Category Archives: Life

Pardon me ears, is that the Chattanooga Choo-Choo?

A long time ago, I wrote a brief note about my tinnitus and got a host of comments in return. Well, the tinnitus is still with me (though some commenters may no longer be reading), and its latest incarnation sounds … Continue reading

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The quest for chips

So far, I’ve found a Frito-Lay plant near Roanoke (high on my list of plants to tour if they give one, as Lay’s potato chips have long been my favorite chips), various smaller chip companies in the area, and, find … Continue reading

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Note to self

When putting the Jeep windows back in because it’s going to rain tomorrow, please remember to do it while it’s still light out.

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Further adventures in Meryl’s brain

The further adventures of Meryl in Neurology-land Continue reading

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Gas prices: Music to my eyes

Gas prices dip below two dollars a gallon in Richmond Continue reading

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More job stuff

Back in the late ’90s, I worked for a company whose reputation was so bad that everyone coming in was advised by the old-timers to work for a year or two to get experience, then use that experience to get … Continue reading

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Boy, I like my job

I love my new job Continue reading

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Pre-Katrina gas prices return

The market went up, up, up, and up again. The reasons? Frankly, I think it was all price-gouging. But yesterday, I filled up for 2.41 a gallon. Pre-Katrina prices were 2.45 a gallon. Crude oil is currently at $68.35 a … Continue reading

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Taking advantage of the cooler weather

Chicken soup! Yum! Continue reading

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Life’s no longer a beach

Life is no longer a beach Continue reading

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Bummer. I’m home.

Oh, sure, the cats are happy, and yeah, I have to be at work tomorrow, but still, it kinda sucks to be home. I’d rather have been able to stay for two more days. Oh, well. Lots more to tell … Continue reading

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Picture request

Life’s a beach while I’m on vacation Continue reading

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The Outer Banks and the NQCS

The plans changed at the last minute, and instead of my taking tons of luggage and driving alone, I wound up taking two twelve-year-old (almost thirteen!) girls, my luggage, and whatever else we could fit in the car. We had … Continue reading

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Gone swimming

By the time you read this post, I’ll be on my way to the Outer Banks for a few days of sun, swimming, and relaxation. The first week of the new job went very well. I like the people, I … Continue reading

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I am going to love this job.

I like my new job Continue reading

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