So I have/had 40 days of vacation that have to be used before the end of the year. And in my new employers world, they have to be scheduled and used. No biggie. I explained to my new boss that I couldn't give a shit. But if I had to, I had to. So I … Continue reading Get Ready for the Deluge
Angel Fire, NM
It's been a long time since I've written about travel. Mainly because if I've gone anywhere, I've gone back to where I've been before and that's boring. This last weekend found me in AngelFire New Mexico. I've been to New Mexico a number of times, once in Albuquerque to teach a class, and the second … Continue reading Angel Fire, NM
Me Too…
Stumbled upon this post at Kim DuToit's site. And I couldn't agree more. Over the last few weeks I have probably meant to blog a dozen times about the continuing crisis. But as soon as I start something else even more stupid pops up. This last week it was the illustrious fraud in chief Biden … Continue reading Me Too…
Don’t Grow Old…
I meant to write a short post, laughing at one of the senior moments I've been having lately, but I figured I'd plug something great while I build up what set me up for this moment. I found Duluth Trading when I was looking to score some dude stuff to add to the son and … Continue reading Don’t Grow Old…
A glimpse of the struggle
Last week, I was on vacation. When the company I worked for was assimilated, I had tons of vacation. When they finally moved us over, we were allowed to roll our vacation. It'll be the last time that happens. This is a use-it-or-lose-it company. So with the new year, I got 20 days, and they … Continue reading A glimpse of the struggle
When Does Adulting Start?
When does someone have Agency? When is someone responsible for their actions? When is someone held accountible? This week a number of Texas democrats fled to DC to evade their responsibilities and lobby for a patently unconstitutional bill. What I'm wondering is; Who's paying for this? Who's paying for the chartered jets? You see, the … Continue reading When Does Adulting Start?
Still Fun, but I got to work at it more.
Had the week off last week, and tried like hell to get stuff done that has been languishing around here for weeks. I still need to finish my network. I have the extra access point up, but couldn't do much else. Herself was home all week as well, and I can't drop the interwebs while … Continue reading Still Fun, but I got to work at it more.
Don’t Grow Old
It's been a slow morning. Got back from walking the dogs and sat down to send a group email about a friend's wife dying. They are an older couple, and she had some sort of operation that went pear-shaped. I'm at an age now where this sort of thing happens more frequently than I'd like. … Continue reading Don’t Grow Old
At long last…
Over 20 years ago, when we lived in Virginia, gardening was easy. I'd helped my Dad with his garden for years. I grew up with overflowing fresh produce. There would be so many tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers we'd pickle. He'd make salsa. It's tough to eat store bought greenhouse tomatoes when you've had them off … Continue reading At long last…
Geez, they’re at it again
We had announcements from ERCOT that it would be best if we turned up our thermostats. Energy crunch a-comin'. ERCOT is that poorly named 'reliability' council for electric power here in Texas. This winter we had a freeze and electric power was anything but reliable. To put it bluntly, they mismanaged the grid so bad … Continue reading Geez, they’re at it again
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