Author Archives: dichroic

minor moving tribulations

Posted on September 12, 2006 by dichroic

My cell phone is not ringing these days. That’s not a problem with the hardware but with the people who should be calling. I haven’t talked to Rudder for two whole days. Possibly more important though less enjoyable, no one … Continue reading →

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blood and iron and coinage

Posted on September 11, 2006 by dichroic

There are, of course, books I dislike or even hate. It’s usually possible to tell that from reading the back or skimming the book, though, so I don’t buy those books. If I get one in some other way, I … Continue reading →

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Subscription Form

Posted on September 9, 2006 by dichroic

It is now possible to receive notification by email whenever this site is updated. To subscribe, enter your email in the box provided at the lower right. (If you have a WordPress account, you can also elect to control your … Continue reading →

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remembering the tension

Posted on September 9, 2006 by dichroic

Very scary moment today. I’d gotten up early to go to the boatyard and post flyers selling Rudder’s Hummer – it’s such a great vehicle for transporting boats that I’m trying that before putting it up on Autotrader. On the … Continue reading →

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I’m doing it

Posted on September 8, 2006 by dichroic

Since I do have the contract and plan to sign and drop it off 9at the company’s local site) this afternoon, I’m going to go ahead and give my immediate boss my unofficial notice in about four minutes. I just … Continue reading →

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on (not) being a writer

Posted on September 7, 2006 by dichroic

I think I’ve just figured something out, though I’m not sure it will make as much sense outside my head. I don’t think of myself as a writer, though I do write occasionally (blog posts or tech stuff nearly every … Continue reading →

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