I received an e-mail today from my doctor, with the big health payoff news I’ve been hoping for—the results of my blood work: The good news, of course, is that my overall cholesterol count has moved back down in the normal range (under 200 at 198). Even sweeter, though, is the dramatic change in my HDLs … Read more
A short, interesting article: How Do People Find the Time to Watch Television? Here are a few gems from T-Shirt Hell. I’ve put them behind the cut as a couple of them are potentially offensive. Don’t expand it if you think you might be offended.
“Jamerica the Beautiful” People of a very religious disposition have been known to see the face of Jesus in a slice of burnt toast, or the Virgin Mary’s silhouette in a tree. Map-nuts similarly observe simulacra of states and continents in everyday objects. “I’ve seen photos of clouds resembling maps, pancake surface patterns,” writes Bjørn … 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
I was up and at ’em at 7:30 this morning, after a full eight hours sleep. Yay! I met Kevin (av8rdude) at the gym at 9:30. Today was an all-cardio day for me, and I only did 45 minutes instead of 60 to allow some time for a bagel on the way home. Kevin had … 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 at 8:30 this morning and had a sweet, good-morning instant message conversation with Robert. During a breakfast of a yolk-less hard-boiled egg, one turkey sausage patty, some deliciously ripe cantaloupe, and coffee, I read the news online, including my daily perusal of the obituaries. “You might be an emotional sap if…” you, too, … 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