Category Archives: Life

Snow and quiet in Richmond

It always looks so pretty when it’s coming down. Three inches on the ground, three or four more coming. And then, the cleanup. Not as pretty, but hey—winter happens. Today, Tig and I will go out in the snow. When … Continue reading

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It’s the lazy Saturday night open thread

And here’s your random kitty picture. Off to get the traditional Jewish Christmas dinner: Chinese food. Already saw the movie.

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Fluffy kittens and puppies

I think I may take a break from posting anything but fun things for the next few days. I feel the need for a dandelion break. (Note how even two decades ago, the news reports got it wrong about Israel. … Continue reading

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Well, that was easy

I’m configuring my new work computer. Got it mostly set up (can’t figure out why the monitor speaker doesn’t work, but I’m pretty sure it’s because I can’t find a connection to the wire that’s sticking out of it). Transferred … Continue reading

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The view from my window

I thought I was dreaming when I got up this morning. That’s the view from my office window. Here’s what it looks like from the front door: That was a surprising thing to wake up to. On my way home … Continue reading

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I can see clearly now

A month after my Lasik surgery, the doctor is still saying my eyes are healing “perfectly.” I’ve got 20/20 vision in my left eye, which used to be useless beyond a couple of feet, and 20/25 in my right eye, … Continue reading

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Traveling

I’m in NJ for two occasions: My mother’s 80th birthday (today; dinner celebrations tomorrow and Saturday), and my one-month Lasik checkup. Posting will be a bit off-kilter, as I’m also working half-days.

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Saturday things

Thing 1: The fire in Israel is easing up. Thank goodness. It’s not under control yet, but it’s likely to be there soon. Thing 2: Is it really a flash mob if it’s obviously a well-trained choir meeting at a … Continue reading

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The Last American Gladiator

If you’re in the Richmond area on Friday, you should attend Slash Coleman‘s performance of The Last American Gladiator. When: Friday, December 3, 2010 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 Where: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) 200 Boulevard Richmond, VA 23221 … Continue reading

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Soup

Tonight is a good night for soup. Chicken soup. Defrosting as I type this. I am off to see Slashtipher Coleman in his latest one-man show. If you’ve never seen “The Neon Man and Me,” you missed a great show.

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Amazing sales at Amazon

I have refused to buy Battlestar Galactica’s season 4 because they were charging full-season prices for each half-season DVD set. It irked me. I don’t mind paying $40 for a full season, but I will absolutely not pay twice what … Continue reading

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All right, let’s have the battle of the sexes again

On my way into my fitness club, the woman behind the desk asked me “What was the worst present you ever got?” It took only a second to refer to the $16 gift certificate for a CD from the music … Continue reading

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I knew I forgot something

I forgot to post today. Fixed now. Discuss among yourselves. Observations for the day: The Big Bang Theory is a show I should have given a bit longer to make me laugh. Cougar Town, too. Now I’m playing catch-up. Hot … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

This is the only post you’re getting today, I think. I’m heading over to my friend Sarah‘s to experience life at full volume (click or just mouseover the link). I’ve got the requests already in the car: A movie, my … Continue reading

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Things

Thing 1: My fear of heights gets worse the older I get, so I have to have a really good reason to fly in the first place. The new TSA full-body scan or patdown choice means I won’t be flying … Continue reading

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