~Labor Day, Monday~ I made another one of those killer omelets this morning, adding some sliced ham to it, this time. Yummy! I wish I could make my omelets like this, but I can’t: Actually, I haven’t even tried doing all that flipping. Maybe I’ll try it next time. My biggest fear is that shit … Read more
~Saturday~ I met my friend Will at the Hardee’s at Gorman and Avent Ferry at just before 10:30, where he handed off to me a DVD set of the first season of The Wire. I’ve heard great things about this show from my fellow salon member, and friend, Etta. I said jokingly to Will as … Read more
~Wednesday~ This morning I rode in to work on the Wolfline (NCSU’s bus line) instead of the city bus. An international student from India standing in the aisle in front of my seat had on a t-shirt with this imprinted on it, which made me chuckle: In the category of: [hover over image for help] I … Read more
~Tuesday~ Thong Lady was on the bus—sans thong, or I suppose it would be more accurate to say—thong not visible. She was reading an Agatha Christie mystery, which made me feel connected to her in some small way, considering my recent delve into three Mary Higgins Clark mystery novels. Right-Hand Rule Lady was present along … Read more
~Wednesday~ I had an absolutely insanely busy work day today. I spent all morning setting up project websites for projects on our budget reduction strategy and strategic organizational projects list. All afternoon, nonstop, I worked on the minutes of our last University IT Committee meeting, which have to go out two weeks before the next … Read more
~Monday~ This morning there was somewhat of a Buscapade Character Reunion on the bus. Swapping Dollar was aboard, and none-to-happy about Arguing Man being in his seat up front, where he (Swapping Dollar) usually sits talking to the bus driver. You remember Swapping Dollar—the character formerly known as Cochise. Jackie O’ Lantern, another of that … Read more
~Friday~ This morning, I stopped by Hardee’s and used a coupon for a sausage and egg biscuit for $.99. I also ordered a medium sized coffee to pour in my thermos. “That’ll be $3.86,” the cashier said. I did some quick math in my head—$1.26 for coffee and $.99 for the biscuit. “Uh, $3.86 can’t … Read more
~Thursday~ This morning’s buscapade brought back the Waffle House Lady, but this time I knew she was not taking the long way to work, but had just gotten off her shift, and was actually on her way home. Her name badge had four pins on it, a big one on the left side, and three … Read more
~Wednesday~ The only thing worse than buscapades are leftover buscapades. Sorry. This happened yesterday on the way home, and I forgot to capture it. A piggy banker got on the bus, but before she started the coin clanging, she said to the bus, “Anyone got a nickel?” I have really got to start keeping some … Read more
~Saturday~ I was so caught up in devising Friday’s blog entry that when I looked at the clock at 1:23, I said, “Damn! I’ve got to leave in seven minutes!” After a very quick shower, I headed off to Durham, where I picked up Robert at about 2:05, making it to our 2:35 film with … Read more