Hello, friends ( Read more... )

We just got home from Anime Central. I think it went well. Sometimes it's hard for us staffers to tell how congoers perceive the event, especially when we see the ropes and pulleys and general backstage chaos that makes it possible. But it was bigger than ever and the folks I talked to had a good time ( Read more... )

...the tree-removal people, that is. The chainsaws, chipper, and so on are somewhat more annoying this time, because it's a warm enough day for open windows. We have to choose between stuffiness and noise-and-exhaust-fumes. So far, the latter is winning.

It's not a major problem, I just felt like whining a little.

It's been a while since I wrote a general update. A long while, actually ( Read more... )

I've been bad about posting, though I do read my friends' LJs. This occasion was enough to kick me in the tail and get me to post.

Ada Lovelace Day is an international day of blogging about the achievements of women in science and technology ( Read more... )

We're home and I'm trying to catch up on things. Today's trip was long and at times snowy, but went well.

Just a quick note to let everybody know that all is well and I'm having a lovely Christmas trip. It's been a multi-state odyssey with substantial amounts of snow. Heading home tomorrow. I hope all of you are well and have enjoyed/are enjoying/will enjoy whatever winter holidays you celebrate!

Apparently, LJ is trying to force new users to specify gender on their profiles rather than being able to choose "unspecified" or skip the field. This is for "advertising," but it's an absurd invasion of privacy.

I've changed my profile to "unspecified" in protest. How about you?

Have I really not posted an update since April? I'm not ignoring you all, I swear ( Read more... )

( This is a rant about stress, overscheduling, and loss. Feel free to skip. )