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?
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!
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