I met my friend Steve for breakfast and some wonderful conversation at Helios this morning. Both of us managed to remember, and adjust accordingly to, Daylight Saving Time [It’s Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight Savings Time!] arriving there at 9:30 as planned, instead of 8:30 10:30 had we not “sprung forward.” I had a Sesame … Read more
I did absolutely no work on anything today. While that should feel good, it really doesn’t. Gracious! The sales technique I used on myself—in terms of the plethora of reasons to skip my workout today—could have sold some ice cubes to an Eskimo. Fortunately for me (I guess), I’m not an Eskimo and my ice … Read more
I logged in to work this morning, and did a quick 3-page edit. From 11:00–12:00, I connected in to the Tivoli Editors Council meeting, and “in the background” had a quick instant message discussion with the writer of that 3-page edit I had returned to him right before the call. He had questions about two … Read more
Earlier this week, I was reading a frivolous article on msn.com about bad wedding advice. This was one of the things in it: Bad Advice: “I was recently a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding. I’m also engaged and was amazed when she told me I couldn’t wear my engagement ring during her wedding because it … Read more
Okay back on January 12th, I graphed my water usage over a period of two years, with the final point on the graph showing an average use of water for me at 58 gallons per day for that billing cycle. Since then, I have really cut back on flushing my toilets (every third or fourth … Read more
I edited from home today. I’m in the midst of a 213-page book. Also, I participated in the first 5 minutes of the ITIM IDD Team Meeting, of which I’m the first thing on the agenda, and then bow out. Today’s entry might be awl about the food, which my days often are, though I … Read more
I edited from home today. Three short, banned IKEA commercials. (A minute-and-a-half total, and safe for work.) This from Manbites Dog’s distribution list, and as I said yesterday: Hello everyone! Haven’t seen DYING CITY yet? Here’s a description of what you’re missing: “Superb”… compelling… live theater at its best” – Orla Swift, News and Observer … Read more
Robert ran to Wendy’s this morning, where he purchased the aforementioned calorie collection for us for breakfast. I have to say that my initial reaction was that it was good, but not that good, which I guess, is probably tainted by my knowledge of its nutritional makeup. Oh well, it didn’t stop me from eating … Read more
Today is my mother’s 76th birthday. I registered us (not my mother and me, but Robert and me) for Queen City Stomp 2008 today. I spent a few hours of my day editing today. I spent no time at the gym today. No more crying over onions In an exciting breakthrough for cooks everywhere, genetic … Read more