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Long time, no write
So, the world has been a bit of a chaos zone for me of late. Work has been silly ... but enough on that ( Read more... ) -
Cutting off your nose
Yes, this is me both bitching and waxing poetic on my current work situation, so feel free to pass by if you have no interest on this topic.
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Dealing with Rumsfeld Syndrome
Okay, this is my own term, admittedly, but I shall explain. And, believe it or not, I am actually discussing business here...
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Minor but important points
Oh, the joys of proper footwear. :-)
For the last two months I have been trying to work on my feet in office shoes.
Today I got myself a proper pair of walking boots ... and at about half price!
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Transitions
Today, what's left of it, is Armistice Day. Yeah, call it whatever the hell else you want, but originally it had a very specific significance and an unfulfilled dream -- a last war. A war after which there would be no other battles. No, it won't happen in my lifetime, but I believe. Go ahead -- call me a dreamer ( Read more... ) -
Keeping up with the world
So, I had to call in sick today due to fever and laryngitis. Actually, this is not too bad -- I feel ill and I don't want to spread it too much to customers and staff. I used to play Iron John that way and just tough it out; at 50, I try to be smarter about this ( Read more... ) -
Dia de los Muertos
Yesterday I was heading into work and found I was early due to Daylight Savings Time. Much better than being late, certainly, but I had no desire to get into the B-place all that early. Luckily the Fruitvale district of Oakland was throwing its annual Dia de los Muertos festival, so it was easy to spend an hour doing something a bit different ( Read more... ) -
And because it is the season...
I know, I don't post as often anymore. Ah, the joys of irregular (in every sense of the word) employment ( Read more... ) -
Since the time is upon us...
Yeah, I posted this one last year, too, but I love it:
http://www.vivacalaca.com/
Rejoice in Dia de los Muertos! Our family is still here in our hearts. -
A candle lit at both ends...
From Edna St. Vincent Milay ( Read more... )