Author Archives: dichroic

silent but annoying

Posted on November 8, 2007 by dichroic

I think I had a migraine today. And yes, I’m aware that being able to say “I think” in that sentence makes me luckier than many. I was dizzy on and off for most of the morning, but it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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the big shopping day – well, probably just a big shopping day

Posted on November 7, 2007 by dichroic

I wouldn’t be surprised if things here get a little quiet; since just about everything happening to me qualifies as a new experience, a lot of it will probably end up on the travel-and-expat blog. I could announce its updates … Continue reading →

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scapegoating

Posted on November 6, 2007 by dichroic

I’m blaming jet lag for any and all of our inedequacies yesterday and today. When as we headed out for breakfast, Rudder took the bagged newspaper and attempted to toss it into the room only to have it hit a … Continue reading →

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strips, parties, races, planes and socks (or, more precisely, one of each)

Posted on November 2, 2007 by dichroic

If I were a religious Christian, I think I’d be loving the current storyline of the comic 9 Chickweed Place, for their acknowledgement that choosing to avoid sex before marriage doesn’t necessarily imply a lack of passion. Actually, I love … Continue reading →

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like Samson, beguiled

Posted on October 25, 2007 by dichroic

I kind of like that song “Hey There, Delilah” but I’ve been getting a little tired of lately, mostly because the tune is so catchy that the guys in this oitffice have been whistling it all week. Just snippets, but … Continue reading →

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the good, the bad, and the spendy

Posted on October 24, 2007 by dichroic

The good news is I get to go home tomorrow night instead of staying here until Friday. The bad news is Rudder sounded a bit unready for me to be back when I told him about it, which means his … Continue reading →

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reporting from over the border

Posted on October 23, 2007 by dichroic

I am in Belgium at the moment, though still not convinced I really need to be here. At least it looks like we’ll get to come home early enough on Friday for me to tend to errands. I can report, … Continue reading →

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lost, with much to learn

Posted on October 12, 2007 by dichroic

We are going to be lost here. So so lost. We can’t even get a cab without help – someone bilingual has to tell the driver where we want to go or write it for him. We’ll have a car, … Continue reading →

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finally going to see

Posted on October 5, 2007 by dichroic

I still can’t breathe through my nose, dammit. It’s dripping less though, I think, and I feel just fine otherwise. I keep reminding myself that I breath through my mouth during races anyway – and I’m packing Sudafed for the … Continue reading →

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correction and updates

Posted on October 4, 2007 by dichroic

I am an idiot. Emma Bull’s new book is called Territory, not Tombstone – I’ve corrected it in my earlier entry, but I suspect I’ve been referring to it by the wrong name all over the place. Sigh. The good … Continue reading →

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