Skipping Christmas

I’ve not been clear to everyone about my Christmas intentions. This statement will rectify that. I Am Skipping Christmas! (honestly, I’ve tried this for a couple of years, now) I will not do anything that doesn’t bring pure and rich value to my family and friend relationships. I will not participate in annual “holiday” parties […]

L’s First Day

Today was my first day at my new job. For those just catching on/up, I’m now a Technical Writer for StarVision Technologies. I spent most of the morning doing paperwork. This afternoon, I got a more formal tour from my boss, Mike. I was able to learn a little about what each project does (COOL […]

When You Wish Upon a Star….

So, after a pretty long medical leave of absence, I resigned from “REEX” on November 26th, worked through the 30th, and took leave through December 31st. Yes, push came to “shove it” and I told a couple of them where they could (with my eyes only, of course). On Thursday the 29th, I saw a […]

They All Come in Threes

Last week, I had three bad things happen to me in one day. It sucked. This week, I’ve had two, so far, good things happen. One is something I can’t blog about (but email me if you want to know. I’m happy to share.) and the other is a fabulous interview for a fabulous job! […]

Technology Lost II

Thursday night, for the Cowboys/Packers game, we met K and A at The Corner to see the game on the NFL channel. That was the same night as the Cleve Jones lecture and presentation of the AIDS memorial quilt on campus, so I left to go shoot and then returned at about half time. I […]

Day 35 of 30+17

Today is a half day for A&M, so I tried to get as much done in the morning as possible. feng shui some of the master bedroom Getting Things Done walking with Jes and the dogs running errands lunch with E (lemon pepper wings at Wings & More are our new favorite!) project at home […]

Day 34 of 30+17

Today is my next to last day to miss work. I am, of course, glad to be feeling better. I sure wish I never had to go back there; the prospect is giving me nightmares. So, I’m reaffirmed yet again that that environment is the root of much of my stress. slept in a bit […]

bah humbug

I’ve had the “bah humbugs” for three years, now. Here’s the beginning of a list of why’s. the shopping the errands the rush the hustle the hassle the grumpy clerks the grumpy fellow-shoppers the canned music in every freakin’ store the Salvation Army bell at every entrance the wrapping the cooking the bah humbugs the […]