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Winter in Austin
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Early December in Austin
Sometimes I really love the weather in Austin. When I arrived home Monday evening from SMOFcon and the cold that was Columbus, Ohio; the temperature was 72 degrees, I almost cheered ( Read more... ) -
Thanks
Today is a special day in many ways for me; I've got a wonderful son, my mom is doing well and I'm on good terms with almost every family member nearby, some great friends; many of whom I've had for more decades that I'd care to count, my house will very soon be undertaking major renovations in the next month, I've got a job I really like with ( Read more... ) -
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Things are beginning to slow down for the next few days I’m off for four days! What a treat ( Read more... ) -
Changes..
My life is very busy; at my real job I’ve had added duties associated with the Texas Legislative Session which begins in early January to my current job responsibilities. I am one of the folks in my division who gets to review each bill and see if it “might” apply to us. If it does apply to us; we have to begin the “what if” research before anyone ( Read more... ) -
Rain+Jonathan Carroll=Joy
Today looks like it will be a very good one, I woke up early to sound of rain outside, a very good omen and later this evening I’ll be attending an event with one of my favorite authors; Jonathan Carroll. I’ll be joined by other of his fans at BookPeople tonight, join us if you can ( Read more... ) -
Another Weekend Survived
One more weekend of high school football and band off the books ( Read more... ) -
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Survived the weekend, very busy ( Read more... ) -
Financial Bailout Comments
Wonder if Hank Paulson, Secretary of the Treasury has ever read this document? Guess it doesn't hurt to add that Paulson was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Goldman Sachs, before joining the current Bush Administration in 2006 ( Read more... ) -
The Heat of Summer Continues
Yes, it is hot in Texas in the summer… what did you expect. But the mere thought of flying to Denver for WorldCon next Wednesday at 6:35 am is keeping me in a better mood than most. I’ll be working at the convention, helping with the Texas party on Wednesday night and catching up with old friends and perhaps adding a few new ones to into the mix ( Read more... )