I started an evening-ed program at the local high school this past Thursday. The course is about relaxation and stress management ( Read more... )

I have a vague idea what Yom Kippur is all about, so I'm celebrating my customized version of it today ( Read more... )

* Jon and I went to the New England aquarium with another couple. I liked the itty-bitty mini jellyfish. I wanted to take some home in a cup ( Read more... )

You can wash your bad boss right out of your hair ( Read more... )

In a moment of boss-induced despair, I walked away from my desk and drove to the zoo. I work from home, so the dramatic effect was pretty much nil, but it felt good ( Read more... )

More about my boss ( Read more... )

A trade show in San Diego. The highlight was getting a stuffed dolphin from a vendor. The worst was that, in a conference call before the show, my boss told everyone they needed to email me certain information immediately, so I could get ahead on some work while I was on the plane (on the 4th of July ( Read more... )

I spent 6 1/2 hours in a clasroom this Saturday. Of my own volition. I even paid to be there ( Read more... )

Jon's sister from Florida stayed with us last weekend, and since it was raining on Saturday, we went to the following tourist attraction: BJ's! We thought it would be culturally enriching for her, since the customs and the scenery at BJ's in Florida must be totally different ( Read more... )

Last week I was at an A/V technology trade show in Orlando. I had meetings with vendors every half hour each day for three days--not an easy task for an introvert like me. There were some fun parts, though ( Read more... )