Monthly Archives: June 2013

Ugh ow ow ow

Well, reset the timer, because it’s no longer been years since I lot threw up. No idea where this came from, but just in case, I do not think I will be revisiting the Indian restaurant where I got takeout … Continue reading

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liking it here

This is not the technical post I promised to write. I just wanted to say how much I like living in Oregon! Tonight I couldn’t bear to stay home (Ted’s on travel until tomorrow, and the job people not only … Continue reading

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Author Questionnaires are not fun so I’m consoling myself with fantasy

Today I made the most boring book webpage ever – at present it has nothing but the title, my name, and a picture of me that may or may not be the one I’ll use on the book. (It’s not … Continue reading

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done again

The book’s done, again. That isn’t the first time I’ve said that and it won’t be the last. There was when it was done enough to submit, then again when all the chapters were more or less written – with … Continue reading

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thoughts on SCOTUS’ rulings on DOMA and Prop 8

The big one is, today we celebrate but tomorrow it’s back to work – some same-sex couples in the US still don’t have Federal marriage rights, because their marriage isn’t recognized in the state where they live. (There’s a decent … Continue reading

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eating unhealthy

First they told people to avoid rich French foods and cut down on alcohol. Then they said that eating onions and garlic would lead to social ruin, because no one would tell you if you had halitosis. Then they said … Continue reading

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getting through a day at a time

8K erged,the chapter on project management of process initiatives is finally finished complete with sample project plan (finished until I think of something else to say, anyway), I bought kitty litter, and I’ve applied for two more jobs. It’s astonishing … Continue reading

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jobs of various kinds, and transitions

I seem to have nothing planed for today except erging, writing, and fighting with the cat (Macchiato) who seems to have an inordinate amount of energy today and is using it to attack All the Things, my feet included. (I … Continue reading

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Householding

I was going to title this entry “Housewifery”, but none of the activities described herein particularly require XX chromosomes, female genitalia, or a female gender identity. Before I get to it, though, I should mention that my publisher (I do … Continue reading

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forgot something…

I meant to report that the suit in the previous photo, which I bought earlier this week at Banana Republic (on sale! so possibly not shown on their website) has real actual pockets. roperly sewn shut when I bought it.) … Continue reading

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