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Oct 5, 2011, 11:15 am
I cannot tell you how excited I am to be back here!I didn’t realize how much I missed this. I’m a shit.
There’s nothing exciting going on around here today. I’m going to be out and about for most of today, I think, so that’s always a nice diversion.
Diversion.
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Oct 4, 2011, 10:06 am
Hey!
How are you?
I know, it's been a long time. I can't apologize enough for disappearing. Please don't take it personally. I promise, it was me, not you.
I started this as a place to hang out and vent my frustrations. To bullshit about my day. To say all the things to you that I couldn’t in real... Comment - Like
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Oct 3, 2011, 5:02 pm
Yeah -
worst blogger in history!
There's been so much going on around here, though! I'm not going to try and fill you all in all at once. I'll just go day by day.
Today, though,I've got only love for you, darlings.
And, since I plan to be back for a while, or at least make a valiant attempt -
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Nov 10, 2010, 9:00 am
Today marks the 35-year anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald, an ore carrier which sank in Lake Superior Nov. 10, 1975 during a storm. There has always been mystery around the tragedy that killed the 29 crew members, as no one knows why the ship sank.
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Nov 8, 2010, 1:38 pm
Convo:
(middle of the conversation)
XO: What we heard was 'what kind of music do monkeys like?' the answer was 'rap' and none of us got it...
(interrupting me)
OP: That's a terrible joke. And awfully racist, don't you think?
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Nov 8, 2010, 12:26 pm
I want you all to know something.
I love my weekends.
I cherish them.
I look forward to them every week.
Not because I don't have to come to work - I love coming to work.
No, it's because my weekends are like small wars waged against me and me alone and in which I am the only combatant.
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Nov 5, 2010, 9:13 am
I know it's been three weeks. Did you think I didn't know that? Really??
C'mon people. I'm well aware of my blog failures.
No excuses - just busy.
I talked to a... friend yesterday.
Wait.
You guys remember Ninja Turtle, right? That's who it was.
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Oct 13, 2010, 10:49 am
I have pissed and moaned about all the shit that's going on around here, and I really need to knock it off. There is nothing at all that bad in my life right now.
Aside from the fact that it's 45 degrees in my office:
I'm not going to post a lot of crap today.
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Oct 6, 2010, 9:00 am
Ugh.
I'm not kidding. My professional life has turned into something resembling Super Mario. The specific one I'm thinking of is the one that came with the Gamecube bundle back in the day. It's my favorite, and the only one I've ever come close to beating. If I remember correctly, it was the first ... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2010, 3:38 pm
No, there is too much. Let me sum up:
My nemesis has been fired. She was dismissed for "complete failure to maintain a semblance of job description duties.
The collective IQ around this place went up about 100 points.
Unfortunately, I was saddled with her complete job. In addition to mine. Granted... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2010, 11:49 pm
My fantastic brother-in-law and his equally fantastic girlfriend came for dinner last night. Over salmon and roasted potatoes:
BIL: "This is really good."
XO: "thanks. It's super easy to make."
BIL: "We're getting married."
XO: "We assumed. When?"
BIL: "Tomorrow."
XO: ...
BIL: "well?"
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Sep 24, 2010, 5:19 pm
Exchange of texts with Ian:
I: I want a kiwi bird.
X: Well...Okay. I want a corgi.
I: You can buy those anywhere.
X: I thought we were making a wishlist.
I: Haha. I just think a kiwi bird would be cool. I'd name mine peter frampton.
X: Hahaha. Flawless. Wait. Not Peter Jackson?
I: Nope. Frampton
X:... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2010, 8:38 am
There is so MUCH news that it's going to require a couple of posts worth to get it all out.
I'm working on those.
Meanwhile -
T.Rex - "Bang a Gong (Get It On)"
Welcome back to the better blog, folks. We're going to have a lot more fun over here!
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Sep 13, 2010, 10:19 am
It's bribery.
Flat out.
Who are you people who read the blog but never post?? I know you're there. I get traffic reports. But there is no proof of your existence except in my gmail.
So.
I thought I'd bribe you with cheesy gifts:
All you have to do is post. Say who you are, where y... Comment - Like
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Sep 11, 2010, 8:46 am
I took some time deciding whether or not I wanted to post something today. Those of you who have been with me for awhile know that I don’t post on the weekends, but it seemed like a good time to make an exception.
Like everyone else, I still remember where I was on the morning of 9/11/2001. Hubby... Comment - Like
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Sep 9, 2010, 8:48 am
The wrap up.
For those of you who guessed that the color was heinous, you'd be correct.
The color came out some kind of sky-blue-y and purple-y.
By the time it all was said and done, we were so tired of thinking about it, we just left it. I'm exhausted just thinking about it right now.
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Sep 8, 2010, 1:08 pm
I will, of course, tell you all exactly what the problem is tomorrow, possibly complete with pictures, but meanwhile - I'm curious. What do YOU think is the problem with the paint we've put up? Comment - Like
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Sep 8, 2010, 10:18 am
When we left yesterday, no progress had been made on the project list for the weekend. It was Saturday morning, we had half a dozen paint samples and dreams of a completed guest room, new fans, steaks on the grill and discs two and three from season one of Eureka to watch.
Every project we have att... Comment - Like
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Sep 7, 2010, 12:13 pm
There is WAAAAY too much to tell you guys about the weekend that just passed, and I know you guys don't want to sit here and read for six hours, so we're going to do this in installments.
For those of you who have been with me since the old blog, you know that last summer, after much ridiculousness... Comment - Like
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Aug 31, 2010, 9:03 am
I really wish I could tell you guys where I work. What I get to do for a living is SOOO much cooler than anything you could imagine or derive from the scant information I've provided. Unfortunately, based on the giant stack of paper with the eensy print that I just agreed to and signed in blood, als... Comment - Like
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Aug 26, 2010, 8:43 am
In my real life, I'm working on putting together several short stories to be published later this year. Some are just me getting to guest blog, but three or four are for magazine articles. Acutal paper magazines.
Yes, you're right.
It IS cool.
At any rate, in the evenings, I can usually be foun... Comment - Like
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Aug 23, 2010, 9:04 am
Today was K's first 'official' day of high school.
HIGH.SCHOOL.
How in the hell did that happen? I swear, yesterday was the first day of Kindergarten.
Ugh.
I did what I could to make sure she was ready, and in the end, really just irritated her.
The questions I asked:
Do you have your schedule?
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Aug 20, 2010, 8:48 am
My office is (relatively) clean.
The filing cabinet has moved into a position that no longer hinders my escape in the event of a fire.
My digital frame is plugged in and currently showing pictures of a place we went on vacation and that I'd much rather be now.
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Apr 21, 2010, 3:23 pm
1960 - Dick Clark testified before a congressional committee investigating payola. He admitted that he had a financial interest in 27 percent of the records he played on his show in a period of 28 months.
1961 - The Beatles debuted at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.
1963 - The Beatles and... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2010, 11:33 am
If you say 4-20 420 times in a mirror at 4:20 on 4/20, Bob Marley will appear and force feed you pot brownies.
Where's my mirror??
Today being what it is - I feel a little love comin' on...
Bob Marley - "Three Little Birds"
Yeah, I know it's sterotypical, but I love this song and I lov... Comment - Like
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Apr 19, 2010, 4:33 pm
just sulking and being kinda pissy.
Not good company for anyone.
Fingers crossed I'll be better tomorrow.
Meanwhile:
The Hollies - "Dear Eloise"
no particular reason. just today's song.
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Apr 16, 2010, 8:14 am
I'm still not happy with the layout around here.
Ugh.
Anyway -
to continue on with our "music around the world" theme:
This group came up on some random web site that I was looking at. It seems like it was a major site, too. I just can't remember where. At any rate, they're from Sou... Comment - Like
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Apr 15, 2010, 10:55 am
After dealing with the unbearable pain for the last two days, I went to the doctor. You guys will not beleive what the problem was.
I had a nerve caught in my pelvic bone.
Yeah.
Somehow - and I think I know, but we won't get into it here - my pelvis rotated out of alignment and caught a ner... Comment - Like
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Apr 13, 2010, 9:14 am
Misery first:
I have no idea what I've done to myself. Yesterday, I seemed to be okay. Worked, talked to you guys, went to the gym, went home, worked on some writing projects, went to bed. When I woke up this morning, everything from my waist down was in screaming agony. I have no idea what'... Comment - Like
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Apr 13, 2010, 7:58 am
You can see that I changed the layout again. I really wish I could find something and just stick with it for awhile, but NO-oooo. I have to re-arrange and update.
Thoughts? Comment - Like
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Apr 12, 2010, 9:52 am
I feel lovely. I had a wonderful weekend with my darling Kat and even though it's Monday morning and I'm at work and have more shit to do than I care to think about, I'm completely calm and happy.
It's amazing.
Well, I won't bore you with details, but we were in Mexico, we dr... Comment - Like
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Apr 8, 2010, 12:27 pm
Today is my Friday. Tomorrow I will get on a plane and fly south. I will spend three days drunk and on the beach. I wish I could bring you all with me. I think we'd have a hell of a time!
I'll bet we'd get up to shenanigans, too.
Oh well.
Miss me while I'm gone!
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Apr 6, 2010, 2:15 pm
I have more shit to do today than I have time. I really wanted to sit and just talk to you guys. I feel like we're not connecting anymore.
Ugh.
Losing my mind talking to my interwebians. Great!
Anyway - just a quick one today. Great song, old band -
The Outfield - "Voices ... Comment - Like
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Apr 5, 2010, 10:17 am
unless you're off from work, which I am not.
It's unbearably busy here. However, I have a nice 4-day weekend coming up that is all about a trip to a beach in Mexico with my girl Kat!
Meanwhile -
for today's selection, I've gone back awhile, but not too far. Hope y... Comment - Like
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Apr 1, 2010, 4:11 pm
and because the song makes me smile...
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - "Spanish Flea"
You definitely want to watch the video -
ALSO!! Terry Border from Bent Objects, one of my all time favorite sites, came by here yesterday to say nice things to me!!
TO ME!!
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Mar 31, 2010, 11:46 am
I've mentioned that Otter is getting married, yes?
Have I mentioned (here) that I absolutely LOATHE his intended?
I do.
He knows this. She does, too, I'm sure.
It's not that I don't like her, per se. It's just that she is SOOO not right for him. and before you go gett... Comment - Like
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Mar 30, 2010, 3:56 pm
Sorry, guys- it's been busy.
And I am fussy. It's probably PMS, but who knows -
I have to tell you all a story about Otter and Dog tomorrow and how they convinced me to do something I had put my foot down about NOT doing.
What we do for the men we love, no?
Ugh.
Anyway - be... Comment - Like
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Mar 22, 2010, 1:54 pm
Folks, I am literally falling asleep at my desk. Not even my leftover pizza is working to revive me.
Alright - so here's your music:
it's what's playing on my MP3 right now -
Kalambya Sisters - Mbie Nuke
I don't have the mental capacity to tell you anything else.
Sorry kids. Be... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 11:51 am
I keep getting excited because it's Friday.
Unfortunately, I will be at work over the weekend, too. I may get some time off in about three weeks, but no one's making promises.
However!
Otter has asked to take me to dinner tonight to discuss his upcoming nuptials. So I get a good me... Comment - Like
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Mar 18, 2010, 8:37 am
Those of you who know me and know where I work - you know what was going on around here yesterday. I'm not going to lie - I was in the thick of it and it was amazing and awful and something else. I can't talk today and I can barely move my arms and legs. Add to that all of my ... Comment - Like
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Mar 16, 2010, 11:15 am
So - I know you guys all know that olfactory stimulus is the biggest memory trigger, right? For instance, every time I smell hot tar, I remember that when I was five, I put my hands on creosote-treated timbers and had to be bathed in bleach for an hour. I also think of Six Flags.
There are thousand... Comment - Like
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Mar 15, 2010, 2:37 pm
I am hip-deep in applications. I have to schedule more than 150 interviews for three days. I'm not holding my breath.
But I didn't want to leave you out today.
So - here's what's playing on XO's brain-waves:
White Town - Your Woman
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