Category Archives: daily updates

tangles and history

Posted on August 28, 2013 by dichroic

Apparently sometimes less is more in zentangling – only three patterns in this one, but that seemed better than adding more. On more weighty topics, there have been lots of good articles (and a nice Google doodle today) on the … Continue reading →

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the new normal

Posted on August 21, 2013 by dichroic

Work has been eating my life. Not that it’s been terribly stressful or that I’ve been working horribly long hours: there’s just this big chunk carved out of every day that I’ve had to myself for the last six months, … Continue reading →

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Still here

Posted on August 13, 2013 by dichroic

The new job continues apace. I’m still figuring our where I fit in – everyone, including me, has a different idea of what my job should be (they did have someone else in this role but he left a while … Continue reading →

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The thing I was *supposed* to have said first

Posted on July 28, 2013 by dichroic

Um, yeah. Oops. Official word: I start work (paid-job-type-work) tomorrow. I will be a Quality Manager at a medium-sized company that provides “Complete architectural, engineering, environmental analyses and property survey services for commercial, government, institutional and healthcare industries” (the words … Continue reading →

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getting ready to take the plunge

Posted on July 28, 2013 by dichroic

…back into the job world. I’ve reviewed the benefits materials and decided on my choices, barring a few questions I still have to ask. I’ve decided what to wear, barring last-minute changes of mind. (Navy sheath dress, slightly lighter blue … Continue reading →

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the daily round

Posted on July 15, 2013 by dichroic

The book work is nearly done until proofs begin arriving. I’ve vetted the cover and the catalog copy, finished the Author Questionnaire and only need to write and link to a couple more blog posts. (Glad I didn’t rush into … Continue reading →

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one small strike for book-cover diversity

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dichroic

Really, really pleased with my publisher AMACOM right now. Their original concept for my book cover showed four hands, all pale-skinned; I asked them to make the skin colors more diverse and they said yes!

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I have a funny feeling about this…

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dichroic

My to-do list for today goes: 1. Finish revising book per Ted’s edits 2. Send book to editor (one mega-Word file, separate .ppt file for each graphic) 3. Erg 18km 4. Get book printed out, send that to publisher. 5. … Continue reading →

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Recovering

Posted on July 1, 2013 by dichroic

Main goal for today: make the bed,because when you spend this much time in it, you really notice all the shed people- and cat-hair. And maybe I’ll eat something (total for the last 24 hours: some berries and a soft … Continue reading →

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Ugh ow ow ow

Posted on June 30, 2013 by dichroic

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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