I had breakfast with Kevin (av8rdude) and his friend Dave at Pam’s Farmhouse Restaurant. I had an omelet this time instead of their French Toast. I was not pleased when our server arrived holding our hot plates with a dish rag, the end of which was touching the end of my omelet on the plate. … Read more
I met with Nathan, my financial advisor, from 11:00–12:00, spending most of that time discussing options on how to proceed with financial advice to my aunt and uncle when I visit them next month. In addition to talking about the option of investing in the exchange traded fund, GLD, that I’m in, Nathan also showed … Read more
I woke up early this morning and couldn’t go back to sleep, even though I’d had no where near eight hours sleep. So, I just went with it and had an early start to my day. After working a little while from home, I showered, stopped by the post office, added my 2-cent stamp to … Read more
Robert arrived at 10:00 and we went to the Farmers Market restaurant for breakfast in honor of our 6th anniversary. We had their most delicious French Toast, which we both love. I had an over-easy egg on the side, and Robert had bacon on the side. I know that an egg with French Toast is … Read more
Today is my 14-year anniversary of living my life as whom I really am. As I’ve said to myself so many times since then, “Thank &deity I didn’t live my entire life here as somebody I wasn’t.” Kevin (av8rdude) and I worked out this morning. It was an all-cardio day for me, and I listened … Read more
Oh.my.god. @Weird@Weird@Weird@ dreams all night long and into this morning. Did someone slip me a mickey? I had to get up to stop the madness. All that glitters may not be gold: Gold’s ‘Grand’ Illusion. [I’m going to ignore the ‘single quotes’ around the word “Grand.” According to the style guides I’m familiar with and … Read more
I was up bright and early this morning, and got right to editing. I also sent out a reminder that my request for the writers’ editing needs for 2Q08 were due by COB tomorrow, since I sent the request out last Friday and haven’t received one (from 20 writers) request back yet. I got some … Read more
Okay, so I’m easily amused. The other day I called my parents to confirm that they had received my ‘Tween gift, which you might remember was a CD—NPR Driveway Moments: Baseball. Aside: My dad is hard of hearing. Me: Hi, dad. Just calling to make sure you got my mail. Dad: Hmmm. Mail, hmmm. Oh … Read more
Words, words, words… I’m so intrigued by them sometimes. Okay, most times. A few gems from various and sundry sources recently: In the details of an invitation to an upcoming party… “Come as you are (what other option is there?).” At the end of an e-mail about a work-related celebration that involves an overnight stay … Read more
Death by blogging: In Web World of 24/7 Stress, Writers Blog Till They Drop. From the New York Times. I met Kevin (av8rdude) at the gym today at 1:00, where it was another cardio day in the neighborhood. My right knee is hurting just a little bit, so I decided to take it slowly today, … Read more