Category Archives: Life

A study in Gracie, and bloggy thoughts

Caught an unusual pose for Gracie this morning, and had to share. She was unusually affectionate today. I picked her up for a “hug” and she didn’t push away with her front paws (she usually hates being held, but will … Continue reading

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Sick day

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

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Happiness…

is finding out you have a three-day weekend on a Friday. This is the only job I’ve ever had that gives everyone Martin Luther King Jr. day off, which is why I always forget that fact.

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If you hate spammers like I hate spammers…

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

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These are the days of my life

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

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Open thread Tuesday

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

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Remembering a love of theater

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

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A public service announcement

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

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Saturday night is supposed to be quiet around here

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

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Can’t do it today

Family stuff, work stuff. Back tomorrow.

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Work, work, work, work

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.

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Travel day

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.

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Sorry folks, I ran out of gas

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

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It’s good to be home.

I hear there’s no place like it.

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Lazy Saturday post

Not really lazy… I’m in NJ, heading back home tomorrow, bringing Mom and her stuff for a bit of a visit. Life is going to get interesting.

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A bit of a break

I think scheduling an opthalmology exam on the morning of my birthday was not the brightest idea I’ve ever had. Wow, it’s hard to fill out paperwork when every time you write 11/15 you want to follow it with the … Continue reading

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Did you set your clocks back last night?

I’m going to take a wild guess that it’s Daylight Savings Time, because my DVR and computers all say it’s 7:19, while all of my clocks say it’s 8:19. I’m so out of touch these days. No wonder it was … Continue reading

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It’s been another crazy day

I have been slammed with work this week. The good news is that we won two of our recompetes, so I will continue getting slammed with work for some time to come. The bad news (for the blog) is that … Continue reading

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Been VERY busy

I’ll try to get something later tonight.

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Family and friends

Spent the weekend with family and friends. One of those that kind of falls into both categories (I’m Aunt Meryl, but we’re not related) is young enough to be in the OWS movement, but she has far more important things … Continue reading

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