No details yet about the how or why of the Blacksburn rampage. I'm willing to bet that things won't be the same after today---32 people is just too many to continue "life as usual". Serious changes, to campus security, to gun sales procedures, or whatever else may have contributed, are imminent in the wake of this thing.

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Had my interview with KPEP today. Thought it went reasonably well, though it was nerve wracking to talk to two bosses at once. Basically an hour of self-promotion, lies, gloss-over and trick questions. Immediate impression afterwards; something like a 50/50 chance of getting the job. Have rewarded self with Chinese buffet ( Read more... )

Some bad news; Grandma Thro fell the other day and broke her hip. She's now had a replacement put in. It's likely that this is the stage where she transitions to life in a nursing home. While I think that this is a good thing---she likes scheduled activities and trips, and her sister lives in a place she might go---I wish the catalyst for it ( Read more... )

The Miracle of Saint Stabbins ( Read more... )

Friday morning drove to Chicago to meet up with Patrick, his sister Tam and her boyfriend Joe. We had dinner downtown and played Settlers a couple times. Saturday wanted to go to aquarium, but line was very long so went to field museum instead.
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Sick today, spent day recovering in bed. Still was mildly productive; started process of applying for gov't job in Missouri. April 2nd will be my last day at current ROI site. Being transferred to another. All current woes put in perspective by a friend's recent medical problems. Nothing here insurmountable, though hacking away at this debt is ( Read more... )

The card game turned out to be a bust. Dissapointment, with a looserish aftertaste. Dad here, went with him and aunt Wanda to see giant horse in Grand Rapids.


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Biiiig Ice Boat

Tired, excited...working on a little project...ready for sleep.


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