It occured to me that, after writing that artist rant, that I take all the GOOD artists I know -- many of whom range from friendly aquaintences to bosom buddies -- for granted ( Read more... )

I'm sailing away, set an open course for the virgin sea
I've got to be free, free to face the life that's ahead of me
On board, I'm the captain, so climb aboard
We'll search for tomorrow on every shore
And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try
To carry on....
I look to the sea, reflections in the waves spark my memory ( Read more... )

After 15 years, and a trip to the 9th Circle of Hell and back, I passed my defense today.

I'm Dr. Teryx now. Though to most of those who know me on LJ, I'll always just be Arch. :)

Greetings to all again, Giles here ( Read more... )

Greetings all, Giles here.

I come bearing good news, Arch is not out of surgery and everything thing has gone well!  A bit over six hours total from start to finish.  His mother will be going in soon to see him, being escorted in and out, she will only be able to visit for five minutes.

I will post further updates as I get them but a big hurdle has ( Read more... )

Well, the Great Postdoc Chase of 2007-2008 is over. After three interviews (two of which were successful) and a whole lot of thought ( Read more... )

I just finished writing the manuscript for my first first-author publication -- that is, a paper on a research project that I was the lead on, and wrote the draft for. It took me two months, but by StarWing, it's done ( Read more... )

Having an offer wonderfully simplifies things.

Instead of carefully beating around the bush, I can (politely) tell all those who are on the fence, "Hey, I have an offer and I need to decide on it in the next three months or so. But I still am interested in your lab. Want to set up an interview?"

And it's already paid dividends. I have an ( Read more... )

To make a long story short, it appears that the seal between the metal filler pipe and the tank has gone bad, far less serious then I originally anticipated. Long as I don't overfill the tank again it should be fine. Worst case: I take it back, have them drain the tank and replace the seal. Not cheap -- about $120 or so -- but not horrible ( Read more... )

"Trouble never comes in the form of single spies, but battalions ( Read more... )