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Writer's Block: Dream Job
proofreader for new novels. -
keep passing the open windows
Self disclosure is always the hardest thing. It forces you to be honest with yourself as well as the other party ( Read more... ) -
words
you know it's going to be an interesting day when you're sitting at a stop light and you get rear ended, get out of the car and realize you know the person who hit you. and instead of saying 'bitch! what the fuck are you doing!' you instead reach out and hug them. it was great to see you Kerri. and nothing more than a scratch on my bumper to match ( Read more... ) -
joys of unemployment
O.K., so far I've been having a pretty good time. Went back to work as a free-lance, or consultant two days a week starting in April. Managed to pay the mortgage and most of the bills without hitting the savings account. If I can stay away from Tar-jay with the daughter I'll be doing o.k ( Read more... ) -
magnolia
As a parent, you most always want your kids to get whatever it is they want - a new bike, a new hair cut, a new dress, a new transformer toy etc. When they are young and you and your budget are in control of their desires it is pretty easy to fulfill their dreams. When they get older and their wants are different (hopefully!) - what doesn't change ( Read more... ) -
travelling, travelling, travelling
Wow! What a trip. Enjoyed myself so thoroughly I don't know where to start - didn't make any old ladies cry! Got to see lots of beach (blue, gorgeous, kinda mind numbing after 300 miles ( Read more... ) -
curse missed opportunities
Any suggestions on what to do with my unemployed self? Already planning to drive to LA and go to the Getty, see the beach, make old ladies cry, visit a graveyard or two and get drunk with old friends. All other ideas welcomed. -
suggestions for the exit interview?
So I've either lost my mind or taken the first step towards reclaiming my sanity. Still not sure which. I gave my 2 weeks notice last Friday. Yes, that's right. One minor child still at home, a spouse who has his own small business that is still tottering and I just gave up a very well paying job ( Read more... ) -
automobiles
So I'm still loving my new (used) car, except for the stink. Either the trunk leaked or I managed to leave it open overnight during one of our lovely Portland downpours - it wound up with 2 inches of standing water in the trunk. We wiped and swiped and mopped and cleaned and it still stinks. I finally used my household carpet cleaner mixed with ( Read more... ) -
winter blahs
I realized today I have a bit of the blahs - it's been mostly grey and rainy what seems like forever (well truly, almost forever - we have seen the sun a few times ( Read more... )