Happy Valentine's Day

[kymahalei]

We are enjoying a bit of a respite in the winter weather. The past few days have been sunny and above freezing. My writing corner overlooks the front garden and the trees that we planted more than a decade ago. The two white pines shield us from the row of houses across the street. They are an anomaly in our city neighborhood, towering dozens of

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[engarian]

Happy Valentine's Day, my dear. Love the last picture, even though it looks completely un-doable in my 'advanced' years. It's pretty spectacular.

As for the job from hell, just tell them to get over themselves. "I am not a mind reader. Either you supply proper background and information as well as a reasonable time frame or you can find another magician to perform your magic." Actually, by this time I would have pointed out a high building for them to leap from before I would be doing any additional work for them.

- Erulisse (one L)
edited for clarity

[kymahalei]

I almost came to you for advice on this, and now I am sorry that I didn't. I sure could have used a few scathing remarks! I've bitten my tongue a few times, because if they rate me down again like they did on the dictionary it could doom my jobs seeking on Elance. . . But they can't touch me with this job since they didn't fund it.

[engarian]

I just feel upset because I think they've taken such advantage of your kindness and the contract terms which back you into a corner. But everyone can say "no" eventually and I think this is your time to do so.

*hugs*

- Erulisse (one L)

[kymahalei]

Thanks, Erulisse. I can always count on you to watch my back!
They haven't written me again, and I hope they don't, but you are right, responsibility for making a fiasco of this job is really theirs. I'm tempted to find that guy in Nigeria again. He was sleazy, but he was sure a lot more straightforward about it.

[kenazfiction]

Happy Valentines Day! Someone has left you some anonymous love at the Valentines Day Secret Admirer Extravaganza!

[kymahalei]

Thanks for sponsoring this. What a great idea!
And I hope you have a very happy birthday, followed by a year overflowing with joy.

[kenazfiction]

Thanks! It's been a lovely day! :)

[elfscribe5]

Bad news about the asshats with that job from hell. I can't believe after all that work on the dictionary they rated you down. Wtf! Plus that last minute powerpoint request? What is wrong with people.
That picture on the bottom, good heavens. What the heck is going on there?

[kymahalei]

Ooh, it is so good to be among friends. Love your dirigible. Head up, shoulders back. I'm on for ghostwriting this afternoon. Better think creative thoughts.
I don't know what this couple is about. I'm always on the lookout for interesting ballet pictures. This one seemed to have a Valentines twist. Fun, yet?