Here I sit at a library computer.  Across from me is an Oriental person, roughly my age, also at a computer.  Apparently they are looking up some sort of video, because they are (while sitting in place) doing some sort of kata.  And the combination is just that little bit of brain-twisting.  Computers.  And katas. 

Okay, I realize that this is pathetic-level for all you technogeeks, BUT I'VE MANAGED TO GET PICTURES ( Read more... )

I was going to say Merry Yule, but it doesn't ezzzzzzactly fit the picture...


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I was just reading a post about costuming, and realized that y'all need to know that Duchess Susan and another lady I don't know are speed-organizing a Victorian ball, like Dickens-on-the-Strand, in Waxahachie.  It's the first weekend in December, and it's $15 a head, and potluck.  Let me know ASAP, 'cause they'd like to have reservations made by ( Read more... )

I was pretty pleased to find that my Goodwill Mojo is still working.  I needed a new blazer, and found a brand-new one, in a great color, in my size, at half-price!  Wahoo!

It's these little things that make looking for work easier.  Anybody know of any accounting clerk type situations open?

It's a lovely cool, gray day in Dallas today.  I shall enjoy it while it's here.  The forecast says we'll be back up to 80 by Sunday. 

Okay, it's not really my thought -- I snagged it from a joke report I get...

If We Quit Voting Will They All Go Away?

Sadly, that won't work.  They'd just vote for each other, or themselves...

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

So, I got these mahjong tiles to make earrings from for AnimeFest.  Should I match them up, or leave them as unrelated singles?

And, they are the plastic green-and-white tiles, not the nifty bone tiles.  I think these were created as beads -- they are a nice size for earrings or bracelets, not so good for playing.  Kinda like the miniature cards.

http://www.gocomics.com/9to5/2008/08/19/

This link will be good for a couple of weeks... 

Just had to share... Haiku Computer Messages

The Tao that is seen
Is not the true Tao-until
You bring fresh toner.

Stay the patient course.
Of little worth is your ire.
The network is down.

A crash reduces
Your expensive computer
To a simple stone.

Three things are certain:
Death, taxes and lost data.
Guess which has occurred.

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