Author Archives: dichroic

there is no such thing as a default human.

Posted on May 26, 2009 by dichroic

I don’t claim to be very far at all along the path of understanding / fighting all forms of prejudice. Even so, apparently there are people much farther back. I found this from Kate Elliott, who got it from Talking … Continue reading →

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what I need to know

Posted on May 25, 2009 by dichroic

Here is my list-to-date of questions regarding the decision whether to have LASIK surgery to correct my vision. I post these in case they are useful to others. I’d still appreciate any additions to the list! Decision factors Am I … Continue reading →

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Finally taking the plunge

Posted on May 25, 2009 by dichroic

I have a LASIK consultation / pre-exam scheduled for next week. Just now – before I make my decision – would be a really good time to tell me any reasons not to or questions I need to ask. Once … Continue reading →

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plans

Posted on May 23, 2009 by dichroic

Today: dragonboat practice was incredibly hot and humid (but otherwise good), then after a couple hours I drove to work (35 minutes) to pick up Lucas (who in the process of getting there had the car he was borrowing break … Continue reading →

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wave hi

Posted on May 22, 2009 by dichroic

That was kind of cool. I just had a phone conversation with my husband while seeing him on a webcam, halfway around the world. (Well, a third.) That would be no big deal if he were sittingin front of a … Continue reading →

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boat moving: the saga

Posted on May 22, 2009 by dichroic

Thank goodness that’s over. What a stressmare. On Wednesday I received the following email from one of the rowing coaches: “Hello Paula I have been announced by the government that all the boats have to move away this week or … Continue reading →

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quick customer service note

Posted on May 21, 2009 by dichroic

I’ve heard their name a few times (which means a few more times than I’d like)in the news on all the US banking problems, but I have to say that as far as my personal experience goes, Bank of America … Continue reading →

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quick customer service note

Posted on May 21, 2009 by dichroic

I’ve heard their name a few times (which means a few more times than I’d like)in the news on all the US banking problems, but I have to say that as far as my personal experience goes, Bank of America … Continue reading →

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on looking French and reading for grown-ups

Posted on May 20, 2009 by dichroic

I’ve concluded that something about my current hairstyle (actually my current unwieldy growing out stage and attempts not to have it stick out too far or in funny directions) must look French, at least in bad light. I suppose femmes … Continue reading →

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corporate gobble

Posted on May 19, 2009 by dichroic

Crap. Athleta is becomng part of what it refers to as the “Gap Inc. family of brands”. Much as I like Gap clothing, I’m not thrilled about this, because I liked having them as a more quirky independent kind of … Continue reading →

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