Category Archives: Life

But it was for me. I’m close to the halfway point with my novel, and put about another 2000 words on it this weekend. You know, if it’s a choice between the blog and my novel, the blog is always … Continue reading →

Twenty-five years ago today, I opened my BBS to the public. It had one telephone line, so when one person was on it, everyone else got a busy signal. It was 2400 baud. Woo! So fast! I think I used … Continue reading →

Been a busy day. Writing, concert-going, and tablet-buying. More tomorrow.

Anyone need a translator? Rahel Jaskow is looking for work. Know anyone who needs an excellent editor, Hebrew –> English translator or entry-level technical writer? If you do, please send them my way! My Word skills are top-notch, I’m extremely … Continue reading →

but not for the blog. I wrote and recorded my last-ever Shire Network News segment, and also put down another 1100 words in the novel. That’s why there were no posts today.

Years ago, before I was gainfully employed at a full-time job, I used to spend every Thursday with my friend Sarah and her twin toddlers. It started with a “Hey, you want to come to the Farmer’s Market with me?” … Continue reading →

Whatever plans I had for this first day of my three-day weekend fell by the wayside. I woke up this morning with what I think is a 24-hour bug. Could not get out of bed until it was way too … Continue reading →

Oh, oh, oh what a site: Actually, it’s for cell phone spammers. I suddenly started getting a boatload of solicitors calling my cell number, and it’s pissing me off no end, since I pay for those calls. Three since yesterday. … Continue reading →

I’m still not going to go into details about what’s going on with my mother, except to say that I think there is a light at the end of the tunnel. But I did want to let you know that … Continue reading →

You know, I’m a little tired of the news at the moment, so we should talk about the weather, or something.

Saw South Pacific at the Richmond Landmark Theater tonight. I’d forgotten how much I love watching plays, particularly musicals. I subscribed after learning that Wicked was going to be here (went with my niece and with a friend, as I’m … Continue reading →

I’m going to have a much longer and more detailed post, but if you have any older relatives in the care of a psychiatrist that have had dramatic personality changes, they are probably overmedicated. Right now, I’m hating nearly the … Continue reading →

Yeah, but not the Saturday nights when I have Sarah’s four kids over. It’s my annual birthday present to Sarah and Larry, whose birthdays are the first week in December. I used to just babysit, but since I bought my … Continue reading →

Family stuff, work stuff. Back tomorrow.

Yeah, and more work. I’ll have some time tomorrow. Meantime, welcome back to Snoopy, who posted a very funny view of Leon Panetta’s damned statement on Israel.

I’m in NJ. This morning I was in Richmond. I intend to be back in Richmond tonight, though I doubt I’ll get there before midnight. Long story.

Mom’s in town, and I’m a bit too busy to blog today.