Bryn points to a personality test here.
Artistic Type
You love caring for others and it is the reason why you are a big sister/brother in people's eyes. People will find it interesting and comfortable talking to you, and this enables you to gain trust from them. This usually gives good impression to those of the opposite sex who are sentimental and younger than you.
So that's what he finds interesting. A Big Sister. hmmmm.
Thursday, October 31, 2002
Happy Halloween!
Random thoughts on a cold Thursday morning...
I want a Beauty and the Beast story where the beast is a woman and the beauty is a man.
Maybe pumpkin carving just isn't a solitary thing. I DID buy a pumpkin this year, but it didn't get carved. Going over to Boo's house tonight to pass out candy while he and Ruby take the girls out for trick-or-treating.
Is anyone else having trouble with dark coming so early now? It seems like my eyes can't adjust, which is silly. During the summer, driving home from the theater it would be dark, and not a problem. But at 6:00 p.m., right after work, I seem to get dizzy from the dark. Oh hush, Jeeem, I know I'm always sort of dizzy. Mebbe I'm just on ye olde 'puter too much.
I'm geeked about the NaNoWriMo project. Fifty thousand words in 30 days. That would be an average of 1667 words a day. I'm setting a goal of 2000 words a day, which will give me five days to goof off. Planning on three hours a day (which includes breaks) to do it. At first I thought I didn't have the time, then I realized...I usually sleepwalk through November anyway. (All that gray.) So the focus will be good. I'm doing it just for the experience of getting words down, but I know a lot of you are REAL writers...anyone up for the challenge?
Random thoughts on a cold Thursday morning...
I want a Beauty and the Beast story where the beast is a woman and the beauty is a man.
Maybe pumpkin carving just isn't a solitary thing. I DID buy a pumpkin this year, but it didn't get carved. Going over to Boo's house tonight to pass out candy while he and Ruby take the girls out for trick-or-treating.
Is anyone else having trouble with dark coming so early now? It seems like my eyes can't adjust, which is silly. During the summer, driving home from the theater it would be dark, and not a problem. But at 6:00 p.m., right after work, I seem to get dizzy from the dark. Oh hush, Jeeem, I know I'm always sort of dizzy. Mebbe I'm just on ye olde 'puter too much.
I'm geeked about the NaNoWriMo project. Fifty thousand words in 30 days. That would be an average of 1667 words a day. I'm setting a goal of 2000 words a day, which will give me five days to goof off. Planning on three hours a day (which includes breaks) to do it. At first I thought I didn't have the time, then I realized...I usually sleepwalk through November anyway. (All that gray.) So the focus will be good. I'm doing it just for the experience of getting words down, but I know a lot of you are REAL writers...anyone up for the challenge?
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
What are You in the Sky? I am The Sun! You can count on me, I am a faithful soul. Quiz made by Tiara Powered by Quizilla |
Thanks, Bryn...hey, here comes the sun!
It's been a strange autumn. There have been no masses of gorgeous color. The sun has disappeared. (I hope it's shining somewhere???) It has been cold. They are calling for snow for Halloween.
It's been a different autumn. There is still beauty, it just requires a shift to see it; a change from the forest to the individual trees and sometimes even individual leaves.
It's been a different autumn. There is still beauty, it just requires a shift to see it; a change from the forest to the individual trees and sometimes even individual leaves.
Tuesday, October 29, 2002
Wheeee
Busy busy week. We've had several new projects at work. I work at a heating and air conditioning company. One was getting the salesmen up and running on a new laptop computer proposal system. This afternoon was the launch of that. The guys bought into the program even better than we had anticipated.
Another project has been setting up a communication system with our new house installers. This involves my calling them between 3 and 4 each afternoon, finding out the status of their work, and logging it into the computers. I thought the guys and gal would think we were snooping on them too much, but they like the chance to tell an unbiased person what is going on in their installations. I enjoy the extended contact (I've spent a lot of time just interacting with my computer) so it has turned into a win-win thing.
The next project up is to develop a job team analysis program. Sometimes jobs go bad and take much longer than anticipated. We're putting into play a project where the installers, salesmen (sorry, but our sales people are guys), and installation foreman meet to discuss, without finger-pointing, the varied perceptions that might cause a job to go awry. Again, I get to play in this. It's good to be getting my voice back.
Busy busy week. We've had several new projects at work. I work at a heating and air conditioning company. One was getting the salesmen up and running on a new laptop computer proposal system. This afternoon was the launch of that. The guys bought into the program even better than we had anticipated.
Another project has been setting up a communication system with our new house installers. This involves my calling them between 3 and 4 each afternoon, finding out the status of their work, and logging it into the computers. I thought the guys and gal would think we were snooping on them too much, but they like the chance to tell an unbiased person what is going on in their installations. I enjoy the extended contact (I've spent a lot of time just interacting with my computer) so it has turned into a win-win thing.
The next project up is to develop a job team analysis program. Sometimes jobs go bad and take much longer than anticipated. We're putting into play a project where the installers, salesmen (sorry, but our sales people are guys), and installation foreman meet to discuss, without finger-pointing, the varied perceptions that might cause a job to go awry. Again, I get to play in this. It's good to be getting my voice back.
Oh YAY!
What's Your Song?
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"These tears I've cried, I've cried, 1,000 oceans" Your song is "1000 Oceans" by Tori Amos! Okay, you've had your share of hardships, and you've probably been hurt a lot in relationships. But chances are you're not afraid to show that vulnerabilty, which is actually a source of strength. And since Tori is pretty much the coolest artist out there, it really isn't so bad to have "1000 Oceans" as your song. Just one piece of advice: It's not a good idea to dye or cut your hair after that big breakup.
Doing a happy dance...the site finally let me in! Thanks for the link, Susan!
What's Your Song?
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"These tears I've cried, I've cried, 1,000 oceans" Your song is "1000 Oceans" by Tori Amos! Okay, you've had your share of hardships, and you've probably been hurt a lot in relationships. But chances are you're not afraid to show that vulnerabilty, which is actually a source of strength. And since Tori is pretty much the coolest artist out there, it really isn't so bad to have "1000 Oceans" as your song. Just one piece of advice: It's not a good idea to dye or cut your hair after that big breakup.
Doing a happy dance...the site finally let me in! Thanks for the link, Susan!
Monday, October 28, 2002
Sunday, October 27, 2002
And...for my last post of the night, let me leave you with this wonderful gem:
Poke the Penquin. Remember, everything in life has a risk!
Nighty-night!
Poke the Penquin. Remember, everything in life has a risk!
Nighty-night!
Take the test, by Emily.
I've been trying all night to take the quiz at Susan's, but...the site won't let me in!! I'm beginning to take this personally!
Good-byes are hard :-(
Cyber good-byes are as hard in their own way as RT ones can be. Lynn at Lucid Dreaming is taking a "leave of absence". She will still be posting at her DeviantArtist site. However, the comments there is a members' only utility.
Lynn was one of the first bloggers I read on a continuous basis. The first posting of hers I read was about an Oprah show that I had also seen. Back when she was posting full-time it was fun to see which of us would hit the others' site first. She is a morning person by nature: I am one by necessity. It made waking up a little more fun to do knowing someone in another country was scooting around the old blogosphere before dawn's early light.
Lynn, all the best to you and the girls and that adoreable Noah. We'll be checking in, keeping an eye on those beautiful pictures.
See ya!
Cyber good-byes are as hard in their own way as RT ones can be. Lynn at Lucid Dreaming is taking a "leave of absence". She will still be posting at her DeviantArtist site. However, the comments there is a members' only utility.
Lynn was one of the first bloggers I read on a continuous basis. The first posting of hers I read was about an Oprah show that I had also seen. Back when she was posting full-time it was fun to see which of us would hit the others' site first. She is a morning person by nature: I am one by necessity. It made waking up a little more fun to do knowing someone in another country was scooting around the old blogosphere before dawn's early light.
Lynn, all the best to you and the girls and that adoreable Noah. We'll be checking in, keeping an eye on those beautiful pictures.
See ya!
Well, there seem to still be issues with Blogger. Ah, well. Or maybe it's blogger.pro. Or maybe Blog*spot. Anyway, I seem to be posting into the void!
Sunday Morning Quarterbacking.
So NOW the sun comes back!
Last night was our annual family tailgate/Big Ten football game party. We live here in Go Green country in the shadow of Michigan State University's Spartan Stadium. Last night's game was between MSU and Wisconsin, a match-up that looked fairly even in our pre-season arrangement of tickets. Unfortunately, this isn't pre-season. Our poor Spartans. With our first-string quarterback suspended Thursday night for an as yet unnamed infraction of team rules (you can just imagine the rumours running) and a coach who seems a bit befuddled, we had to be happy with a 24-42 loss.
But the rain held off, the temperature actually rose a little at game time (up to almost 45) and the hot chocolate was perfect. The food and libations and chatter at the tailgate party were the usual fun. Boo and Ruby, who know everyone, had several friends stop by our set-up. One of them was a young man I had worked with 25 years ago. He recognized me: when he told me his name I said "why you're supposed to be a young kid". Duh. I AM getting old.
So NOW the sun comes back!
Last night was our annual family tailgate/Big Ten football game party. We live here in Go Green country in the shadow of Michigan State University's Spartan Stadium. Last night's game was between MSU and Wisconsin, a match-up that looked fairly even in our pre-season arrangement of tickets. Unfortunately, this isn't pre-season. Our poor Spartans. With our first-string quarterback suspended Thursday night for an as yet unnamed infraction of team rules (you can just imagine the rumours running) and a coach who seems a bit befuddled, we had to be happy with a 24-42 loss.
But the rain held off, the temperature actually rose a little at game time (up to almost 45) and the hot chocolate was perfect. The food and libations and chatter at the tailgate party were the usual fun. Boo and Ruby, who know everyone, had several friends stop by our set-up. One of them was a young man I had worked with 25 years ago. He recognized me: when he told me his name I said "why you're supposed to be a young kid". Duh. I AM getting old.
Saturday, October 26, 2002
Tonight's our big family football outing to the Michigan State - Wisconsin game. It's been gray for the last 48 hours; I'm hoping things will dry up a little for our time in the stands. And our quarterback is definitely suspended. *sigh* Ah well, we'll still have a grand time, and, all together now...Go GREEN!
Oh, this is interesting. Have fun with stereotypes at Eric Myers photography.
Last year I saw this
too late, like in December. This year I have looked for it, planned for it, and dadgum, I'm gonna give it a whirl.
Last year I saw this
too late, like in December. This year I have looked for it, planned for it, and dadgum, I'm gonna give it a whirl.
Friday, October 25, 2002
Well, the car was a minor thing, so I'm thankful for that. Lynn, wishing you good luck with your vehicle. That had to be scary, having the brakes go out!
Cabins seem to be the theme of the weekend. Kathryn is going to a lovely one this weekend she has pictures . I hope the weather cooperates at least a little bit! Susan has an excellent memory of a North Carolina cabin. You lucky lady, you! And Jeeem, well, I'm waiting for the update on Jeeem's visit to aMaine Northern New Hampshire cabin last weekend. **smirk smirk**
Cabins seem to be the theme of the weekend. Kathryn is going to a lovely one this weekend she has pictures . I hope the weather cooperates at least a little bit! Susan has an excellent memory of a North Carolina cabin. You lucky lady, you! And Jeeem, well, I'm waiting for the update on Jeeem's visit to a
Whee! A Day Off!
Well, I did the busy bee thing at work for the last four days and now...a day off! This is the good news.
My car needs to be checked out, because I'm leaking anti-freeze. This is the bad news.
My mechanic, Sam, is really cute and tries hard to keep costs to a minimum. This is the good news.
Well, I did the busy bee thing at work for the last four days and now...a day off! This is the good news.
My car needs to be checked out, because I'm leaking anti-freeze. This is the bad news.
My mechanic, Sam, is really cute and tries hard to keep costs to a minimum. This is the good news.
Thursday, October 24, 2002
Ruhro! I'm beginning to think changing to a green and white motif in honor of the Michigan State Spartans brought them bad luck. Our quarterback has been a bad boy, apparently, and won't be playing Saturday. Oh brother!
A little bit of sunshine yesterday...that helped the mood. And it helps the mood this morning to see some forward motion in the sniper case. But then there is the Moscow theater hostage situation on my screen. And there is the continued toll from the Bali bombing. It's a harsh world in which we live.
And then...I scoot around my bloglist. And the world seems brighter, friendlier, more positive. So thank you!
And then...I scoot around my bloglist. And the world seems brighter, friendlier, more positive. So thank you!
Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Hmmm. Don't know if it's the full moon, that I'm not feeling well, heavy work load this week, or what, but I seem to be doing the turtle thing. You know, drawing into my shell??
So, when in doubt, let's do a quiz, eh? Link via Lynn.
What's your brand of sexy?
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Speaking of the full moon (which was Monday night), it was WAY too cloudy here to chase it in the evening, but I should have had my camera yesterday morning. It was doing that weird peeky thing through blue/grey morning clouds that would have been very nifty. To check out sunrise/sunset moonrise/moonset in YOUR area, click here.
So, when in doubt, let's do a quiz, eh? Link via Lynn.
What's your brand of sexy?
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Speaking of the full moon (which was Monday night), it was WAY too cloudy here to chase it in the evening, but I should have had my camera yesterday morning. It was doing that weird peeky thing through blue/grey morning clouds that would have been very nifty. To check out sunrise/sunset moonrise/moonset in YOUR area, click here.
Tuesday, October 22, 2002
Monday, October 21, 2002
Ugh. All that pouting this weekend wasn't good for my system. My stomach didn't want to get up with the rest of me this morning, so I'm on delayed status for going to work. I HATE when I'm sick on Monday. Everyone always thinks you had too much weekend...which would be fine if that was the Culprit! Oh well. The chicken noodle soup is settling, and I have time to do the Monday Mission before I get dressed.
PromoGuy's Monday Mission 2.42
1. Have you ever felt like you were expected to set a good example for others? I'm an oldest sibling, we're told from the get-go to be a good example.
2. What keeps you on the right path? For example, why do you think you turned out the way you did as opposed to the nut ball sniper out there? Well, I think the nut ball sniper is sub-human and doesn't really count as an example of anything. When I was a kid, I read the book "In His Steps". It was the original "wwjd" book, and it's what I try to do, though I don't follow through as much as I should.
3. Sometimes things seem different than they really are. When was the last time you believed something to be one way only to learn you had it all wrong? This issue has been about people. I thought the guys in our shop were only interested in young beautiful blondes. I was wrong. And it pointed out how prejudiced I was about certain male types.
4. Can you recall a time when being alert and observant kept you safe? In traffic. Though sometimes I think that's the angels watching, too. *smile*
5. Who in your personal circle of relationships do you think is smarter than you? Are they smarter in just one area, or overall? How do you feel about that? How do they interact with you? My brother Boo, in the overall department. He's one of my best buddies.
6. Let's daydream a little: Describe in detail the most perfect lazy day, start to finish. Um...*grin*...okay, I'm imagining, but I don't think I'll describe it>
7. Are you dressing up for Halloween? If so, what as? If not, how come? What is the most favorite costume you ever had? I'll wear black with a Halloween kerchief. Works for the office. Most favorite costume? A hobo costume I wore in 6th grade. I think that was my last year of trick-or-treating.
PromoGuy's Monday Mission 2.42
1. Have you ever felt like you were expected to set a good example for others? I'm an oldest sibling, we're told from the get-go to be a good example.
2. What keeps you on the right path? For example, why do you think you turned out the way you did as opposed to the nut ball sniper out there? Well, I think the nut ball sniper is sub-human and doesn't really count as an example of anything. When I was a kid, I read the book "In His Steps". It was the original "wwjd" book, and it's what I try to do, though I don't follow through as much as I should.
3. Sometimes things seem different than they really are. When was the last time you believed something to be one way only to learn you had it all wrong? This issue has been about people. I thought the guys in our shop were only interested in young beautiful blondes. I was wrong. And it pointed out how prejudiced I was about certain male types.
4. Can you recall a time when being alert and observant kept you safe? In traffic. Though sometimes I think that's the angels watching, too. *smile*
5. Who in your personal circle of relationships do you think is smarter than you? Are they smarter in just one area, or overall? How do you feel about that? How do they interact with you? My brother Boo, in the overall department. He's one of my best buddies.
6. Let's daydream a little: Describe in detail the most perfect lazy day, start to finish. Um...*grin*...okay, I'm imagining, but I don't think I'll describe it>
7. Are you dressing up for Halloween? If so, what as? If not, how come? What is the most favorite costume you ever had? I'll wear black with a Halloween kerchief. Works for the office. Most favorite costume? A hobo costume I wore in 6th grade. I think that was my last year of trick-or-treating.
Sunday, October 20, 2002
Jennifer of fortysomething has excellent Survivor commentary and comments. I know some of you watch Survivor with me. How about we make our bootee choices in advance, point for each correct bootee? I'll start it out with picking Robb to go this next week.
Bryn's been busy. Check out her Halloween page here.
Bryn's been busy. Check out her Halloween page here.
Still pouting. :-(
Another seven things about me, for the 14x7+2=100. (swiped from promoguy.net)
22. I have walked the upper outer rim of the CN Tower in Toronto.
23. I saw Les Miserables in Toronto.
24. I saw Phantom of the Opera at the Wharton Center.
25. My wisdom teeth have all been removed.
26. Best spot on earth: Appekunny trail in Glacier National Park.
27. Favorite book: Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis.
28. Tom Selleck was staying at our hotel in Toronto. We considered using the service elevator to visit him...but didn't.
Meteor shower coming:
This from the Starwanderer:
The Orionids peak on October 21st, although some may be seen during the period of October 16th through the 26th. This shower has a peak rate of around 30 per hour, or around one every two minutes on average.
The Full Moon could present a problem for viewing.
Which Personality Disorder Do You Have?
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Link via Joni.
Another seven things about me, for the 14x7+2=100. (swiped from promoguy.net)
22. I have walked the upper outer rim of the CN Tower in Toronto.
23. I saw Les Miserables in Toronto.
24. I saw Phantom of the Opera at the Wharton Center.
25. My wisdom teeth have all been removed.
26. Best spot on earth: Appekunny trail in Glacier National Park.
27. Favorite book: Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis.
28. Tom Selleck was staying at our hotel in Toronto. We considered using the service elevator to visit him...but didn't.
Meteor shower coming:
This from the Starwanderer:
The Orionids peak on October 21st, although some may be seen during the period of October 16th through the 26th. This shower has a peak rate of around 30 per hour, or around one every two minutes on average.
The Full Moon could present a problem for viewing.
Which Personality Disorder Do You Have?
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Link via Joni.
Saturday, October 19, 2002
Okay, it's nine minutes until the MSU homecoming game against Minnesota. Let's all say...."GO GREEN".
I was reading in the State News yesterday that this is the beginning of the 50th year of MSU's participation in Big Ten Football. It is also the fiftieth anniversary of the education college. Lots of good 50's tie-ins.
Update: 7-7, first quarter.
Update the second: 7-13, end of half.
By the way, the tractor above is pulling a hopefully record-breaking 3000-pound Rice Krispie treat. And let me insert a plug here for Kelloggs, a fine Michigan company.
Update the third: 7-28, end of third quarter.
Update the last. We lost. Bleh. Heading out for a late lunch. And Susan ~~ thanks for all your cheering and crossing!
I was reading in the State News yesterday that this is the beginning of the 50th year of MSU's participation in Big Ten Football. It is also the fiftieth anniversary of the education college. Lots of good 50's tie-ins.
Update: 7-7, first quarter.
Update the second: 7-13, end of half.
By the way, the tractor above is pulling a hopefully record-breaking 3000-pound Rice Krispie treat. And let me insert a plug here for Kelloggs, a fine Michigan company.
Update the third: 7-28, end of third quarter.
Update the last. We lost. Bleh. Heading out for a late lunch. And Susan ~~ thanks for all your cheering and crossing!
The paper today says there is full color about 150 miles north of us in the Grayling-Gaylord band. Full color will be in the Traverse City area later this week.
Friday, October 18, 2002
I have in front of me the 1953 Webster's New American Dictionary, a lovely book that is about fifty years old. (We do love things of that vintage, hehe.) The front section is the New Words Department, containing "not only those new terms that have come into common usage as a result of and during World War II, but also terms of previous origin that have become pupularized during the war period". It goes on to explain that these words are basically on "probation" and may or may not be included in the general dictionary at a later time.
A sample of new words....from 1953.
amplitude modulation. ascorbic acid. autocoids. (hormones) Atlantic Charter. Aussies. B-Complex. benedryl.
bone head. booby trap. bottleneck. bra. cinemact (to act in motion pictures). collage. corny. dive bomber.
A sample of new words....from 1953.
amplitude modulation. ascorbic acid. autocoids. (hormones) Atlantic Charter. Aussies. B-Complex. benedryl.
bone head. booby trap. bottleneck. bra. cinemact (to act in motion pictures). collage. corny. dive bomber.
Thursday, October 17, 2002
Cybertoad links to this really really neat site. I just had too much fun, until I got my skaters all entwined. Thanks, Elaine!
I've been meaning to rant.
This rant is about salespeople, not about CompUSA, where the incident took place. CompUSA is my favorite of the computer stores, so I wouldn't want to give a bad impression of it. We were told to get a red covered flashlight for our astronomy class. The red doesn't destroy night vision when you're looking between the sky and star charts. The only place students had been able to find them was at CompUSA, so I knew they were there. I went to the store on Saturday. I also needed printer cartridge refills and while there I thought I would check out the little inexpensive "spy" cameras. I was standing in front of that display when a sales person came up and asked if he could help.
Usually I say no, but I thought perhaps he could direct me to the red lights. "Hmmm. I don't know if we have those," he said, as he took off. I thought he was going to ask someone about them, but apparently not, as a few minutes later I saw him wandering after another customer.
Upshot is, I found everything I needed, including the lights, which were by the check-out. The sale might have looked as though it would be only a few bucks, but turned into $112.00 with all that I needed to get. I wondered if they worked on commission. If so, next time get a little sizzle, dude!
This rant is about salespeople, not about CompUSA, where the incident took place. CompUSA is my favorite of the computer stores, so I wouldn't want to give a bad impression of it. We were told to get a red covered flashlight for our astronomy class. The red doesn't destroy night vision when you're looking between the sky and star charts. The only place students had been able to find them was at CompUSA, so I knew they were there. I went to the store on Saturday. I also needed printer cartridge refills and while there I thought I would check out the little inexpensive "spy" cameras. I was standing in front of that display when a sales person came up and asked if he could help.
Usually I say no, but I thought perhaps he could direct me to the red lights. "Hmmm. I don't know if we have those," he said, as he took off. I thought he was going to ask someone about them, but apparently not, as a few minutes later I saw him wandering after another customer.
Upshot is, I found everything I needed, including the lights, which were by the check-out. The sale might have looked as though it would be only a few bucks, but turned into $112.00 with all that I needed to get. I wondered if they worked on commission. If so, next time get a little sizzle, dude!
Busy Week.
This has been a busy week. Tuesday night we went to a Red Cross fundraiser called "Empty Bowls". The Potter's Guild sponsors it. They contribute 800 or so bowls. For a $15 contribution you can choose one bowl. You also get a bowl of soup, a slice of bread and water. It makes a person think about all those whose meals are that meager on a daily basis. The event is held at the local art gallery, which was staging an exhibition from a Michigan competition. This translates into: some wonderful art, some truly awful.
This has been a busy week. Tuesday night we went to a Red Cross fundraiser called "Empty Bowls". The Potter's Guild sponsors it. They contribute 800 or so bowls. For a $15 contribution you can choose one bowl. You also get a bowl of soup, a slice of bread and water. It makes a person think about all those whose meals are that meager on a daily basis. The event is held at the local art gallery, which was staging an exhibition from a Michigan competition. This translates into: some wonderful art, some truly awful.
Wednesday, October 16, 2002
Different Kind of Autumn
It appears that this might not be a brilliant-colored autumn. We didn't have the severe droughts of other areas of the country, but we did have a dry spell that came at exactly the wrong time.
There is also a maple fungus appearing in this area this year. Fortunately, it's not lethal to the trees (Mom has four 40-year-olds in her yard) but it is ugly ugly ugly...and means raking and bagging must be scrupulous. Oh boy.
It appears that this might not be a brilliant-colored autumn. We didn't have the severe droughts of other areas of the country, but we did have a dry spell that came at exactly the wrong time.
There is also a maple fungus appearing in this area this year. Fortunately, it's not lethal to the trees (Mom has four 40-year-olds in her yard) but it is ugly ugly ugly...and means raking and bagging must be scrupulous. Oh boy.
It always tickles me that we get more work done when the "big guys" are out of the office. Due to a couple of unforeseens, we're running without our three "top" people today...and things are relaxed and getting done in an orderly and efficient manner. And this is on my break, so I'm not goofing off, hehe. Little people rule!
EDIT: Check out New Companion for another office take.
Edit the second.Overheard at work: "I'm like a cat. I spend my day covering my mistakes."
EDIT: Check out New Companion for another office take.
Edit the second.Overheard at work: "I'm like a cat. I spend my day covering my mistakes."
Tuesday, October 15, 2002
We Saw The Space Station!
The astronomy class is over *boohoo* but we had a treat last night...we got to see the space station. The instructor talked about man-made objects that you can see in the sky. There is a super web-site that tells what is in the sky in your neighborhood. It's located at www.heavens-above.com. Check it out to see what is in your local sky.
Edit: Link is fixed now. Sorry about that!
The astronomy class is over *boohoo* but we had a treat last night...we got to see the space station. The instructor talked about man-made objects that you can see in the sky. There is a super web-site that tells what is in the sky in your neighborhood. It's located at www.heavens-above.com. Check it out to see what is in your local sky.
Edit: Link is fixed now. Sorry about that!
Monday, October 14, 2002
Okay, I didn't know this. Columbus Day became a U.S. holiday in 1937, but was first celebrated in 1792.
Sunday in the Country
When I was six we lived with my grandma for a year in the country. She had lived with us in the city the previous year after Grandpa died. I'm not sure why we moved to her home in the country this particular year (what do kids know of adults' choices and finances and whatnot and I've never asked the why question) but it did afford me the chance to go to the same one-room school that my mother, grandmother and great-grandfather had attended.
As with most country schools, consolidation took it over and the children in the area were bussed to the closest town. In this particular community the families decided to maintain the old school structure.
They hold periodic craft sales, and the fall autumn one was yesterday. So Mom and I took a drive out into the country to visit our old alma mater.
We had a secondary mission: milkweed. No, not the pods for artistic fall creations. We dug up milkweed plants from some property Mom owns out there to transplant to her butterfly garden. It seems that Monarch butterflies must have milkweed for laying eggs. And Mom has gotten into butterflies in a big way.
It was a beautiful autumn day, crisp clear and sunny. And funny.
When I was six we lived with my grandma for a year in the country. She had lived with us in the city the previous year after Grandpa died. I'm not sure why we moved to her home in the country this particular year (what do kids know of adults' choices and finances and whatnot and I've never asked the why question) but it did afford me the chance to go to the same one-room school that my mother, grandmother and great-grandfather had attended.
As with most country schools, consolidation took it over and the children in the area were bussed to the closest town. In this particular community the families decided to maintain the old school structure.
They hold periodic craft sales, and the We had a secondary mission: milkweed. No, not the pods for artistic fall creations. We dug up milkweed plants from some property Mom owns out there to transplant to her butterfly garden. It seems that Monarch butterflies must have milkweed for laying eggs. And Mom has gotten into butterflies in a big way.
It was a beautiful autumn day, crisp clear and sunny. And funny.
Sunday, October 13, 2002
I Went to the Animal Fair.
I was feeling edgy yesterday hush, Jeeem, got tired of laundry and organizing, and somehow found myself at the zoo. That seemed to match my mood: all those caged, restless animals. I suppose zoos provide a lot of educational opportunities to study wildlife, but those poor wild roaming beasts, trapped behind fence and bars. The meerkats didn't seem sad though. They looked like they were checking everyone out, and somehow I have this feeling it's only a matter of time before we'll be seeing meerkats in strange places.
Ivan, the Amur tiger, is twenty years old. He is the oldest Amur tiger in North America.
(Note to self: lions are from Africa, tigers from Asia. Have I got that right?) Ivan is so old that turning around appeared to stress his rear legs enough that I thought he might drop...bet his arthritis is painful. He still eats 8-12 pounds of meat a day, and the vet checks him daily, but he seemed...sad.
The lion pair were a lot more fun to watch. Well, she was, that is. He stayed over by the fence for most of the time I was there.
She was restless, edgy, and came over to groom him. Isn't that cute? Later, when I was in the primate house, I could hear him roar. I hurried back to the exhibit, but he was still in the same place. She, however, was on top of the rock mountain in the exhibit.
Michigan State lost. *sigh* Okay, guys, homecoming is next week, so let's regroup and reshuffle and win this next one, eh?
Speaking of football, Friday night I went to a high school football game. Oh my. All those hormones. Not on the field, though I'm sure it was there too, but in the stands. The kids...constantly moving, eyes roving, calling out greetings to buddies, giggling with their pals. It was one never-ending stream of motion. The half-time was a light show, and I was surprised that they actually turned the stadium lights out. That did slow the traffic down a little.
I was feeling edgy yesterday hush, Jeeem, got tired of laundry and organizing, and somehow found myself at the zoo. That seemed to match my mood: all those caged, restless animals. I suppose zoos provide a lot of educational opportunities to study wildlife, but those poor wild roaming beasts, trapped behind fence and bars. The meerkats didn't seem sad though. They looked like they were checking everyone out, and somehow I have this feeling it's only a matter of time before we'll be seeing meerkats in strange places.
Ivan, the Amur tiger, is twenty years old. He is the oldest Amur tiger in North America.
(Note to self: lions are from Africa, tigers from Asia. Have I got that right?) Ivan is so old that turning around appeared to stress his rear legs enough that I thought he might drop...bet his arthritis is painful. He still eats 8-12 pounds of meat a day, and the vet checks him daily, but he seemed...sad.
The lion pair were a lot more fun to watch. Well, she was, that is. He stayed over by the fence for most of the time I was there.
She was restless, edgy, and came over to groom him. Isn't that cute? Later, when I was in the primate house, I could hear him roar. I hurried back to the exhibit, but he was still in the same place. She, however, was on top of the rock mountain in the exhibit.
Michigan State lost. *sigh* Okay, guys, homecoming is next week, so let's regroup and reshuffle and win this next one, eh?
Speaking of football, Friday night I went to a high school football game. Oh my. All those hormones. Not on the field, though I'm sure it was there too, but in the stands. The kids...constantly moving, eyes roving, calling out greetings to buddies, giggling with their pals. It was one never-ending stream of motion. The half-time was a light show, and I was surprised that they actually turned the stadium lights out. That did slow the traffic down a little.
What kind of paper are you?
Created by Jessi.
Link via Lucid Dreaming. I couldn't resist this one. Does anyone else out there hoard paper? Do you buy extra notebooks, notecards, reams of printer paper? It's been on of my lifelong habits...
Saturday, October 12, 2002
M-m-m-o-r-n-i-n-g.
Feel like an autumn walk in Nova Scotia? Then head over to Lynn's. Easybakecoven has new digs. Stop and check out Susan's new digs. Kathryn has some wonderful pieces on her blog this week. Her "Weekly Wanderings" piece is particularly elegant. And Bryn's split between pet peeve week...and Canada's Thanksgiving.
Feel like an autumn walk in Nova Scotia? Then head over to Lynn's. Easybakecoven has new digs. Stop and check out Susan's new digs. Kathryn has some wonderful pieces on her blog this week. Her "Weekly Wanderings" piece is particularly elegant. And Bryn's split between pet peeve week...and Canada's Thanksgiving.
Friday, October 11, 2002
Seven more things about me.
Third in the 14x7+2 idea swiped from Promoguy.
15. I'm 5'6".
16. Brown hair (okay okay, with a few strands of silver).
17. Right-handed.
18. Left-sided. (Everything on the left is larger. Yes. I said everything.)
19. Birthmark on my right wrist that looks like Africa or South America, depending on which way you look at it.
20. Brown-green eyes.
21. Favorite color is lilac.
Okay, now tell me a little about you...please?
What Is Your True Aura Colour?
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Link via Joni
Third in the 14x7+2 idea swiped from Promoguy.
15. I'm 5'6".
16. Brown hair (okay okay, with a few strands of silver).
17. Right-handed.
18. Left-sided. (Everything on the left is larger. Yes. I said everything.)
19. Birthmark on my right wrist that looks like Africa or South America, depending on which way you look at it.
20. Brown-green eyes.
21. Favorite color is lilac.
Okay, now tell me a little about you...please?
What Is Your True Aura Colour?
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Link via Joni
Thursday, October 10, 2002
Wednesday, October 09, 2002
I'm Nobody! Who are you?
Emily Dickenson
I'm Nobody! Who are you?
Are you -- Nobody -- too?
Then there's a pair of us!
Don't tell! they'd advertise -- you know!
How dreary -- to be -- Somebody!
How public -- like a Frog --
To tell your name -- the livelong June --
To an admiring Bog!
I've been meaning to look this poem up. Oddly, it is one that my dad used to say (not verbatim, but close). A couple of guys at work were talking and one said "I'm nobody" and it came back to me. Funny how those rushes of memory are. (Dad's been gone for 20 years.)
Emily Dickenson
I'm Nobody! Who are you?
Are you -- Nobody -- too?
Then there's a pair of us!
Don't tell! they'd advertise -- you know!
How dreary -- to be -- Somebody!
How public -- like a Frog --
To tell your name -- the livelong June --
To an admiring Bog!
I've been meaning to look this poem up. Oddly, it is one that my dad used to say (not verbatim, but close). A couple of guys at work were talking and one said "I'm nobody" and it came back to me. Funny how those rushes of memory are. (Dad's been gone for 20 years.)
Oh the sentimental side of life! You are the fourth finger, the ring finger as it is sometimes known as. You value emotions and the small sentimentalities of life. Especially dreams of that you-know-who...
Which finger are you?
Take the quiz to find out.
Oh good, at least I'm not the middle finger. Thanks, Bryn.
Astronomy Class.
The astronomy class is turning out to be too much fun! Our instructor is the Production Coordinator of Abrams Planetarium, Department of Physics and Astronomy and he has an excellent way of presenting materials. (He's also quirky. His homepage says he's the curator of The Moist Towelette museum. Perfect match for me, wouldn't you say????)
On a more serious note, he has a series of moon photos here that are most excellent.
Blogging Around.
I'm not good at analysis of books or situations. I think that is one of the reasons I enjoy The Hestia Chronicles so much. Kathryn has a way of looking at things and explaining and I go...yeah...mmhmmm. I can see that! If you haven't, take a peek.
Wendy at Wee Pixie has photos from the opening of her art exhibit.
Jeeem has been very quiet. I bet I know what YOU'RE doing, brother Jeeem!
Eek! Bryn found me another Halloween puzzle! If you don't see me for awhile, you'll know where I am! Thanks, Bryn!
Meryl visited Fred First in Floyd! Cool to read their crossposts.
Lynn's school time is going well, and Noah is growing SOOO fast!
Susan has come over to the Other Side I said other side, not dark side, hehe with much graciousness and gracefulness.
The astronomy class is turning out to be too much fun! Our instructor is the Production Coordinator of Abrams Planetarium, Department of Physics and Astronomy and he has an excellent way of presenting materials. (He's also quirky. His homepage says he's the curator of The Moist Towelette museum. Perfect match for me, wouldn't you say????)
On a more serious note, he has a series of moon photos here that are most excellent.
Blogging Around.
I'm not good at analysis of books or situations. I think that is one of the reasons I enjoy The Hestia Chronicles so much. Kathryn has a way of looking at things and explaining and I go...yeah...mmhmmm. I can see that! If you haven't, take a peek.
Wendy at Wee Pixie has photos from the opening of her art exhibit.
Jeeem has been very quiet. I bet I know what YOU'RE doing, brother Jeeem!
Eek! Bryn found me another Halloween puzzle! If you don't see me for awhile, you'll know where I am! Thanks, Bryn!
Meryl visited Fred First in Floyd! Cool to read their crossposts.
Lynn's school time is going well, and Noah is growing SOOO fast!
Susan has come over to the Other Side I said other side, not dark side, hehe with much graciousness and gracefulness.
Tuesday, October 08, 2002
Oh whew. Blogger finally opened for me. I was starting to get a complex.
Peeking at work, but will post tonight. See ya!
Peeking at work, but will post tonight. See ya!
Monday, October 07, 2002
Bryn at Celestial Offerings points to a great Halloween puzzle. Where do you find these things? Thanks!
Sunday, October 06, 2002
Beads, beads, beads, beads.
Everyone has beads now. I have beads, the nieces have all sorts of beads that they are under orders to keep out of the living room, craft stores are full of beads.
Beads were harder to come by when I was a kid. There was a summer recreation program down at the school that used beads in their craft projects. There were too many in my family and we were too poor to sign up for summer rec. But we would ride our bikes down to the school after the sessions. We'd check under the tables and sure enough, there would be beads scattered in the dirt. We'd save them, and at the end of the summer there were enough to make a bracelet.
Things sure are different now.
Beads, beads, beads.
Everyone has beads now. I have beads, the nieces have all sorts of beads that they are under orders to keep out of the living room, craft stores are full of beads.
Beads were harder to come by when I was a kid. There was a summer recreation program down at the school that used beads in their craft projects. There were too many in my family and we were too poor to sign up for summer rec. But we would ride our bikes down to the school after the sessions. We'd check under the tables and sure enough, there would be beads scattered in the dirt. We'd save them, and at the end of the summer there were enough to make a bracelet.
Things sure are different now.
Beads, beads, beads.
Saturday, October 05, 2002
Well, it's upon us again, that wonderful between-season of summer-almost-gone, autumn-almost-here weather. With this season comes the inevitable migration of insects into my apartment home. Don't ask me how, I don't want to think about the poor construction. And I don't know why they do this - unless some primitive sense tells them that winter is approaching and it is time to find a better shelter than the grass and bushes which still flourish outside.
Whatever the cause, Monday night I woke to the sound of chirrup, chirrup emanating from my living room. How nice and homey it sounds, I think, for unlike spiders and ants, which are met by flying shoes and spraying cans of RAID, crickets seem like friendly little critters. I smile into my pillow, turn over, and return to sleep.
Tuesday night I am in the middle of a lovely dream, something featuring a Robert Redford look-a-like, when I am again brought to consciousness by the raspy chirrup of my houseguest. And this time he (she?) sounds like he (she?) is in the hall. Isn't that sweet, it wants company, I think dreamily, as I snuggle back with Robert. But my houseguest wakes me again before anything exciting occurs. "Shut up!" I yell, then realize that my neighbors, who can't help but hear through the tissue thin walls, might wonder what their neighbor is up to at this hour of the night. Shut up, I say to myself, and bury my head under the pillow, trying to find Robert again. But he's gone, and the best I can come up with is the Hulk, after he's green.
Stupid Cricket.
and gone cricket...captured him (her?) in a jar the next morning and set him (her?) free.
Whatever the cause, Monday night I woke to the sound of chirrup, chirrup emanating from my living room. How nice and homey it sounds, I think, for unlike spiders and ants, which are met by flying shoes and spraying cans of RAID, crickets seem like friendly little critters. I smile into my pillow, turn over, and return to sleep.
Tuesday night I am in the middle of a lovely dream, something featuring a Robert Redford look-a-like, when I am again brought to consciousness by the raspy chirrup of my houseguest. And this time he (she?) sounds like he (she?) is in the hall. Isn't that sweet, it wants company, I think dreamily, as I snuggle back with Robert. But my houseguest wakes me again before anything exciting occurs. "Shut up!" I yell, then realize that my neighbors, who can't help but hear through the tissue thin walls, might wonder what their neighbor is up to at this hour of the night. Shut up, I say to myself, and bury my head under the pillow, trying to find Robert again. But he's gone, and the best I can come up with is the Hulk, after he's green.
Stupid Cricket.
and gone cricket...captured him (her?) in a jar the next morning and set him (her?) free.
Take the Purrsonality Quiz!
I think I take quizzes based on whether I like the pictures for the outcomes.
Hmmm. Blogrolling appears to be down, and havoc is reigning up and down blogdom. We love are free toys when they work...but still get frustrated when they act up. And boy, are we happy when they're working again! Yay.
Friday, October 04, 2002
Seven more things about me.
This is harder than I thought...and the archives is messed up so I can't see what I wrote for the first seven things right now. Oh well, repeats are fun.
8. I went to a one-room school house in first grade. (Told ya I was old.)
9. I skipped second grade.
10. I play piano...badly.
11. Favorite musical: Les Mis
12. Favorite Rogers & Hammerstein musical: Carousel
13. I have one tattoo.
14. Drink of choice: vodka gimlet.
This is harder than I thought...and the archives is messed up so I can't see what I wrote for the first seven things right now. Oh well, repeats are fun.
8. I went to a one-room school house in first grade. (Told ya I was old.)
9. I skipped second grade.
10. I play piano...badly.
11. Favorite musical: Les Mis
12. Favorite Rogers & Hammerstein musical: Carousel
13. I have one tattoo.
14. Drink of choice: vodka gimlet.
Thursday, October 03, 2002
Good-bye is hard, whether virtual or real-time.
Eve Smith in South Africa is moving, and the area she is moving to does not have internet access yet. I met Eve through Jeeem and have enjoyed reading about her life and her venture into business for herself. She's one gutsy lady and a great role model and I'm going to miss her immensely!
Eve, all the best to you, and if you find yourself over here in the States sometime, my door is open to you. Be well.
Eve Smith in South Africa is moving, and the area she is moving to does not have internet access yet. I met Eve through Jeeem and have enjoyed reading about her life and her venture into business for herself. She's one gutsy lady and a great role model and I'm going to miss her immensely!
Eve, all the best to you, and if you find yourself over here in the States sometime, my door is open to you. Be well.
Wednesday, October 02, 2002
The Astronomy Class.
Have you been in a planetarium lately? I hate to say it, but I think it was Mr. Bailey's 7th grade science class when I last visited our local planetarium. I've been to the lobby to pick up star charts and posters, but until Monday night I had not ventured into the labyrinthine halls that lead to the main chamber in...well, in a good many years.
Little had changed. Oh, I'm sure lots of the technology has changed. There was still that same hushed quiet feeling as we sat in a mauvish sunset waiting for the instructor to introduce himself. There was the eye adjustment as the sunset faded and the night sky appeared. And there was that reckless vertigo as we spun from north to south.
Then I got to thinking. Who invented the first planetarium? So I'm off to google land. Later!
Whoa! That was quick. 1923...it's all here.
Have you been in a planetarium lately? I hate to say it, but I think it was Mr. Bailey's 7th grade science class when I last visited our local planetarium. I've been to the lobby to pick up star charts and posters, but until Monday night I had not ventured into the labyrinthine halls that lead to the main chamber in...well, in a good many years.
Little had changed. Oh, I'm sure lots of the technology has changed. There was still that same hushed quiet feeling as we sat in a mauvish sunset waiting for the instructor to introduce himself. There was the eye adjustment as the sunset faded and the night sky appeared. And there was that reckless vertigo as we spun from north to south.
Then I got to thinking. Who invented the first planetarium? So I'm off to google land. Later!
Whoa! That was quick. 1923...it's all here.
Middlemonkey speaks the truth. I especially liked "The Curse of Competence".
Link via Halley's Comment.
Link via Halley's Comment.
The Joys of End-of-the-Month.
I work for a heating and air conditioning company. We're big for HVAC, but small potatoes as far as size. There are six of us in the office; four full-time and two part-time. Usually the pace is bright and fast; when it's the end-of-month AND inventory AND start of new ad campaign it gets downright hectic. And I've been bouncing around so much I can't seem to keep my thoughts focused for very long. Sorry about that.
I think I'm going to switch back to my title of Information Specialist after seeing the story for the new movie, "The Secretary". My time is split between secretarial duties for The Boss, inputting and outputting data for the installation department, and setting up media stuff. IS works as an umbrella title, I guess.
I had a test posted, but the graphic wouldn't display. Kathryn has it on her site...go visit for it and for her usual excellent writing. Bryn has decorated for Halloween. Susan is nearing an *ahem* very special birthday. Lynn has been posting away at her Deviant Artist site...great pics, Lynn!
I work for a heating and air conditioning company. We're big for HVAC, but small potatoes as far as size. There are six of us in the office; four full-time and two part-time. Usually the pace is bright and fast; when it's the end-of-month AND inventory AND start of new ad campaign it gets downright hectic. And I've been bouncing around so much I can't seem to keep my thoughts focused for very long. Sorry about that.
I think I'm going to switch back to my title of Information Specialist after seeing the story for the new movie, "The Secretary". My time is split between secretarial duties for The Boss, inputting and outputting data for the installation department, and setting up media stuff. IS works as an umbrella title, I guess.
I had a test posted, but the graphic wouldn't display. Kathryn has it on her site...go visit for it and for her usual excellent writing. Bryn has decorated for Halloween. Susan is nearing an *ahem* very special birthday. Lynn has been posting away at her Deviant Artist site...great pics, Lynn!
Tuesday, October 01, 2002
So what really does propel humankind to create? How does creativity and evolution work or is creativity outside the realm of evolution? What would be the purpose of creativity in strengthening a species? Or is there a master creator, and we are the sub-creators because we're working from top-down, not bottom-up? Or...have I been taking inventory too long today and I just need to shut up?
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