Category Archives: Life

Lazy Richmond

Sorry, but I don’t have anything for you today. This post is just filler. Actually, it’s likely because I’m in the middle of yet another former student’s Bar Mitzvah. Last night, I helped contribute to the delinquency of a minor … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving break

Left work early, and headed to Carytown, Richmond’s shopping area for the young, the hip, the tragically chic, and the people who like spending too much money on things. Of course, since I intended to spend too much money on … Continue reading

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Obessions: My quest for music

Okay, I give up. I have looked and looked for A) a legitimate version of this song or B) a CD-quality mp3. The closest I came to it was a torrent file that, I was told, was probably no longer … Continue reading

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Thank you notes

Thanks to those of you who hit my Amazon tipjar in the last few days. That was a nice birthday present. So was the news that I’ve got an interview for the permanent position that I want at Large Company … Continue reading

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There goes my last excuse

Say, remember that weird numbness that put me in the hospital over the summer? Well, I had a follow-up visit with the neurologist, who had me get bloodwork done for every possible scenario up to and including Lyme’s disease, and … Continue reading

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Challenge wanted

Hokay. My birthday approaches. (Wednesday, if you must know.) As I am no longer as young as I was, I tend to try to do things on my birthdays that challenge me and make me feel younger. For instance, a … Continue reading

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Past perfect

I was reading some old posts, looking for something to bring forward, and I noticed a few things. For instance, when I had more chatty posts (as in more posts that are chatty, not longer, more wordy posts), I had … Continue reading

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Modern times, ancient race

The New York City Marathon, which of course is modeled on the ancient Marathon of Greek times, is using modern technology to keep runners’ friends and families up on exactly where the runner is as s/he passes the Marathon kilometer … Continue reading

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Gracie at rest

This one’s from before she got sick. She is a happy kitty, snuggled into her tissue-paper nest on the sofa. She got through the surgery fine and may be coming home tomorrow. I am washing a blanket that I intend … Continue reading

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Gracie update 15: Biopsy time

Gracie’s in surgery today. She’ll be out of it by the time this posts. I’m not going to find anything out until noon at least, which is my own choice. I have a job interview for a permanent position at … Continue reading

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Stop the world, I want to get off

You know, I always liked the title of that play. I also always liked the title of the play “Oh Dad Poor Dad Momma’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feeling so Bad.” I have no idea what either … Continue reading

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Thanks

Thanks to those of you who have hit the tipjars this past week. It’s been a big help, and Gracie’s bills are piling up. So are the rest of the bills, come to think of it. Good thing I get … Continue reading

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A Public Service Announcement

When I am very worried, I have a tendency to be on edge and sharper than usual. I also tend to lash out at anyone who pisses me off. I am very worried about Gracie. This is putting me in … Continue reading

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Random happy thoughts

Yesterday at work, we had a neat little fair on the patio by the cafeteria. The weather was amazing: 80s, sunny, and beautiful. There was cotton candy, popcorn, cake, free stuff, and a “money tent.” The money tent was this … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Lair!

I promised Lair Simon a birthday card today, but it’s been a busy week so far. So you’ll have to take this as your card. It’s your birthday? So what? I didn’t get any tuna today. For your birthday, I’m … Continue reading

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