Greetings to all you facing the bumps of life
Over the weekend you may know that Wendy and I did some landscaping. I think I am paying for it now. I guess even though it was over 90 degrees; I should have worn long sleeves and long pants. My arms and legs have been infected.
It looks like I have a case of poison ivy or something. It is more in the rash stage now. I have not seen the pus filled bumps yet. I thought I was more careful, but I guess not. When we finished working we washed the clothes we were wearing in cold water and then with detergent. Wendy had read that if you took a cold shower that would help wash away the spread. I hope it helped a little.
I know that my knowledge of experience is weak, but this may be the most widespread case I have had. It seems that I have gotten poison ivy a lot recently. I do not know if I am becoming more allergic to it or just outside more. My brother is very allergic to it. I think if he gets a bad case he has to get a shot. I am going to just cream myself and put the lotion in motion. Of course, dance around like a fool when it itches.
I have it on both the inside of my wrists, splotches on my legs, and on my chest. It is almost like a vest. I am not sure if I have some on my face or if it is just sun. My nose is red like that famous reindeer or a clown. Sometimes I notice the itch more than others. Last night was one of those times.
I will try to be a good pool player and not scratch.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Excellent!
How do hairdos?
I just returned from a chapel service. It was okay as far as they go. The speaker's main theme was going from "average to awesomeness." He talked about how the world has really no opinion of the church. At least often not a good one.
It is amazing how people command respect. It is most often the people that go out of there way to get things done. People look at those actions and express amazement.
The speaker talked about laziness. I know I am lazy. I don't like to do things I do not have to do. When I am active it makes a difference. We were not called to be reactive. That brings me to his next point. We must have more than a limited vision. It is so easy to only see what is in front of us. We have to look all around. That leads into the last point of loving what you do. It is passion that propels. The only time I do something is if I love it or love for something not to happen.
I am capable of making a difference in this world. You are capable of making a difference in this world. The question is are we going to do it or be different because of the world?
I just returned from a chapel service. It was okay as far as they go. The speaker's main theme was going from "average to awesomeness." He talked about how the world has really no opinion of the church. At least often not a good one.
It is amazing how people command respect. It is most often the people that go out of there way to get things done. People look at those actions and express amazement.
The speaker talked about laziness. I know I am lazy. I don't like to do things I do not have to do. When I am active it makes a difference. We were not called to be reactive. That brings me to his next point. We must have more than a limited vision. It is so easy to only see what is in front of us. We have to look all around. That leads into the last point of loving what you do. It is passion that propels. The only time I do something is if I love it or love for something not to happen.
I am capable of making a difference in this world. You are capable of making a difference in this world. The question is are we going to do it or be different because of the world?
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Branching out
Hello to all out on a limb
Yesterday Wendy and I were outside doing some yard maintenance. Mainly the work was tree removal. We received a letter from our Homeowners Association saying that we had dead trees with poison ivy lining our driveway. Wendy was bored yesterday and we felt guilted into doing yard work.
So after lunch we thought we would go out to see what needed to be done. We have four trees lining the driveway. We never do anything with them; so it was natural for them to be removed. First, we removed the one near the curb. It was pretty much dead. The toughest part of the removal was a group of vines that entwined into the tree. So we took our shears and clippers and went to work.
The next tree we removed was a dead cedar tree. This had no green in it at all. I, well not simply, pushed the tree over. It came over easily. However, I did have to saw at the root. Then we trimmed down another dead cedar tree.
Once we remove all the debris; which will take us many weeks I am sure, it will look nice. We now can see the road. I think it will be a little easier to cut the grass also.
I realized that I am very out of shape. I think I will be sore at some point today. It was a little rewarding. I can see what some men like to be lumberjacks, besides the chance to wear plaid.
Yesterday Wendy and I were outside doing some yard maintenance. Mainly the work was tree removal. We received a letter from our Homeowners Association saying that we had dead trees with poison ivy lining our driveway. Wendy was bored yesterday and we felt guilted into doing yard work.
So after lunch we thought we would go out to see what needed to be done. We have four trees lining the driveway. We never do anything with them; so it was natural for them to be removed. First, we removed the one near the curb. It was pretty much dead. The toughest part of the removal was a group of vines that entwined into the tree. So we took our shears and clippers and went to work.
The next tree we removed was a dead cedar tree. This had no green in it at all. I, well not simply, pushed the tree over. It came over easily. However, I did have to saw at the root. Then we trimmed down another dead cedar tree.
Once we remove all the debris; which will take us many weeks I am sure, it will look nice. We now can see the road. I think it will be a little easier to cut the grass also.
I realized that I am very out of shape. I think I will be sore at some point today. It was a little rewarding. I can see what some men like to be lumberjacks, besides the chance to wear plaid.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Going on strike
Hello all you wholly rollers
Last night some friends from our Sunday School class went bowling. It was two other couples, one two year old, and us. Wendy and I have not been bowling in several years. I think it had at least been three years or more since we have been.
We all get to the alley about 7 pm and have to wait about fifteen minutes for an open lane. Then the guys behind the counter tell us it is our turn. We get our fashionable shoes and proceed to find the balls. I chose a twelve. I am not sure what that means. One of the guys in our group had coupons for 3 games and the shoes for $10.
They reserved two lanes for us. So it was 3 on 3 and the two year old would sub for her mom. I was amazed to see how well everyone did. The first game the score was a little low because we were trying to get our groove. The second game was the best for everyone and the third game was a little bit lower. The friends we were with are pretty good. I think they all made strikes, sometimes multiple times. One of the guys got a turkey, which is 3 strikes in a row.
I am proud of Wendy. She was the only female that did not use the bumpers. Even though she felt her score was low, I think she did well. When the two year bowled, there was this frame that you place the ball on and push. It would roll off nicely. I had never seen one before, but I don't get out much. The two year was more interested in watching the balls come out of the small luggage rack or whatever it is.
I am definitely out of bowling shape. I will be honest...it hurt. I could feel it in my legs and back. How did I do in the games? Uh...First game I scored 87. It tied for first. Second game I scored I think 142. That is the best I ever remember doing. The the third game a whopping 85. I would do well and then the ball would roll in the gutter. At least I broke once broke 100, which I want to at least get.
Bowling can be frustrating. You know if your form is off. Sometimes you feel the ball going into the gutter or just missing. Others times you are sure it is going to knock down some pins, but whoosh! At the last second throws you a curve. Plenty of times I was close, but not close enough. There were multiple times that a pin was waving at us and saying, "Here I am."
After the games we all celebrated with our victory cup. A concrete at Goodberrys. Ah, the taste of victory! It is sweet.
Last night some friends from our Sunday School class went bowling. It was two other couples, one two year old, and us. Wendy and I have not been bowling in several years. I think it had at least been three years or more since we have been.
We all get to the alley about 7 pm and have to wait about fifteen minutes for an open lane. Then the guys behind the counter tell us it is our turn. We get our fashionable shoes and proceed to find the balls. I chose a twelve. I am not sure what that means. One of the guys in our group had coupons for 3 games and the shoes for $10.
They reserved two lanes for us. So it was 3 on 3 and the two year old would sub for her mom. I was amazed to see how well everyone did. The first game the score was a little low because we were trying to get our groove. The second game was the best for everyone and the third game was a little bit lower. The friends we were with are pretty good. I think they all made strikes, sometimes multiple times. One of the guys got a turkey, which is 3 strikes in a row.
I am proud of Wendy. She was the only female that did not use the bumpers. Even though she felt her score was low, I think she did well. When the two year bowled, there was this frame that you place the ball on and push. It would roll off nicely. I had never seen one before, but I don't get out much. The two year was more interested in watching the balls come out of the small luggage rack or whatever it is.
I am definitely out of bowling shape. I will be honest...it hurt. I could feel it in my legs and back. How did I do in the games? Uh...First game I scored 87. It tied for first. Second game I scored I think 142. That is the best I ever remember doing. The the third game a whopping 85. I would do well and then the ball would roll in the gutter. At least I broke once broke 100, which I want to at least get.
Bowling can be frustrating. You know if your form is off. Sometimes you feel the ball going into the gutter or just missing. Others times you are sure it is going to knock down some pins, but whoosh! At the last second throws you a curve. Plenty of times I was close, but not close enough. There were multiple times that a pin was waving at us and saying, "Here I am."
After the games we all celebrated with our victory cup. A concrete at Goodberrys. Ah, the taste of victory! It is sweet.
Friday, June 26, 2009
We two "kings"
Yo royalty!
I heard an interesting comparison this morning. Exhibit A...Elvis. Exhibit B...Michael Jackson. Hmm. It got me to thinking. Both died after successful music careers. Both died sort of suddenly. Both were referred to as kings. Elvis was "the King" and MJ was "the King of Pop".
Now for you conspiracy theorists out there, I want to propose that MJ is still alive. Remember all the Elvis sightings. I think the same could apply to ole MJ. I mean the guy had so many surgeries. We have no idea what he truly looks like. They could be out together laughing it up. I mean MJ married Elvis' daughter for a few months. I don't know the details, but what was that about?
Here is one that could blow your mind...MJ and Elvis are the same person. I know it is not humanly possible, but it is worth seeing who's believing.
Hey! Look over there!
I heard an interesting comparison this morning. Exhibit A...Elvis. Exhibit B...Michael Jackson. Hmm. It got me to thinking. Both died after successful music careers. Both died sort of suddenly. Both were referred to as kings. Elvis was "the King" and MJ was "the King of Pop".
Now for you conspiracy theorists out there, I want to propose that MJ is still alive. Remember all the Elvis sightings. I think the same could apply to ole MJ. I mean the guy had so many surgeries. We have no idea what he truly looks like. They could be out together laughing it up. I mean MJ married Elvis' daughter for a few months. I don't know the details, but what was that about?
Here is one that could blow your mind...MJ and Elvis are the same person. I know it is not humanly possible, but it is worth seeing who's believing.
Hey! Look over there!
Hollywood lost some of its stars
Hello to all you star starers
You probably heard that it was a rough week for the entertainment industry. In a span of a couple of days and miles apart, California lost three large entertainers. My mom has said that death comes in three. First was Ed Mcmahon dying. Apparently he had been sick for quite awhile. Then the news of Farrah Fawcett's death. Yesterday afternoon, west coast time, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, had his stop.
Of course the news industry and apparently the social networking sites jumped on these deaths like there was no tomorrow. These were pretty famous people. They each rose to a level that broke the way for people to follow. Mcmahon gave the number two guy a shot a fame. Fawcett was a leading lady in her day. Jackson redefined the music industry. These stars are had there battles, but the great ones, and the most eccentric, always do.
It does surprise me the amount of coverage. The coverage was non-stop. It is amazing the amount of speculation that goes into the first hours of coverage. I guess because it is early and none of the facts have been established. I am not a journalist, but it seems the longest airing time stories are the ones that have the least facts known. I guess people do love sensationalism. I do until the saturation point.
Those three stars will be missed, especially by the tabloids. Although they have not been in the public much recently, there names will be remembered in history or least trivia games. I have to admit they did have talent and knew how to entertain.
You probably heard that it was a rough week for the entertainment industry. In a span of a couple of days and miles apart, California lost three large entertainers. My mom has said that death comes in three. First was Ed Mcmahon dying. Apparently he had been sick for quite awhile. Then the news of Farrah Fawcett's death. Yesterday afternoon, west coast time, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, had his stop.
Of course the news industry and apparently the social networking sites jumped on these deaths like there was no tomorrow. These were pretty famous people. They each rose to a level that broke the way for people to follow. Mcmahon gave the number two guy a shot a fame. Fawcett was a leading lady in her day. Jackson redefined the music industry. These stars are had there battles, but the great ones, and the most eccentric, always do.
It does surprise me the amount of coverage. The coverage was non-stop. It is amazing the amount of speculation that goes into the first hours of coverage. I guess because it is early and none of the facts have been established. I am not a journalist, but it seems the longest airing time stories are the ones that have the least facts known. I guess people do love sensationalism. I do until the saturation point.
Those three stars will be missed, especially by the tabloids. Although they have not been in the public much recently, there names will be remembered in history or least trivia games. I have to admit they did have talent and knew how to entertain.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Related?
Hello all you personal adds,
Is it just me or are guys stupid? You probably have seen the news about the guv from SC disappearing for awhile and now admitting to an affair. (About the Republican governor, I did hear a commentator say that at least the inappropriate act was with a women.) Earlier in the week Billy Joel divorced his third wife. There are always stories of guys going from woman to woman. You can hear about that famous actor now with his fifth girlfriend in one month. Why can't guys keep it together?
I admit it does seem like a Hollywood problem. Of course they are the ones the cameras follow all day long. I imagine it is a rough lifestyle. It seems that a lot of the radio personalities have the same problem with divorce.
I know guys that there are plenty of women out there. You may think they are interested, but they are probably not. So here is some free advice, you can send shipping and handling, stick with the one you are with. She is probably the only one who can tolerate you.
Is it just me or are guys stupid? You probably have seen the news about the guv from SC disappearing for awhile and now admitting to an affair. (About the Republican governor, I did hear a commentator say that at least the inappropriate act was with a women.) Earlier in the week Billy Joel divorced his third wife. There are always stories of guys going from woman to woman. You can hear about that famous actor now with his fifth girlfriend in one month. Why can't guys keep it together?
I admit it does seem like a Hollywood problem. Of course they are the ones the cameras follow all day long. I imagine it is a rough lifestyle. It seems that a lot of the radio personalities have the same problem with divorce.
I know guys that there are plenty of women out there. You may think they are interested, but they are probably not. So here is some free advice, you can send shipping and handling, stick with the one you are with. She is probably the only one who can tolerate you.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
If I were any earlier I would be too late
Greetings all you rock around the clockers
I usually prefer to be early to places and appointments. I think it is because when I know I have to do something I am ready to get it over with. Most of the time I show up to work a few or twenty minutes early to work. I would rather get there and waste time. I admit this is a weird schedule.
So when I am off my schedule I feel a little rushed, even though I probably have all the time in the world. This was one of those mornings. I wake up off and on this morning feeling I should get up and then knowing that it is too early. This was our last morning at the house sitting and pet sitting appointment. So we had to pack up our belongings and do some straightening. Wendy and I walked Rustey, fed Kittey-Belle, cleaned dishes, and other light housework.
I had in my mind for some reason that I would leave early for work today. Not much is going on, but it is a mind game. By the time we finished doing all the previous things mentioned it was twenty minutes after I wanted to leave. Don't panic. I am telling myself this. I knew that I had plenty of time.
I was cruising down the highway. Once of course the stoplights would let me. I knew I needed to get gas, but I hoped I could wait until after work. I was a few miles from work and let your shine before men. It came on. So I debated which gas station would be better to stop and refuel. I chose one a little earlier on the route. They were all the same price. I thought it would be easier to get out of this one.
So I get in the left turn lane. The light was red. Red. Red. For what felt like an eternity. It was probably closer to four minutes. I was perturbed. Finally it turned green. I made my way to the pump. Put in the fuel. The screen said printing receipt and then it said receipt is inside. So I had to go inside, wait in line, and then get the receipt. So I receive the receipt and return to my car.
It seemed that I was stopped at every red light. It does not help that most of the turns I had to make were left, so I could not turn even though no one was coming. Plus I was in a line of cars, so it would not help to turn anyway.
Well after all that. I know it is not a lot, but in my simple mind it is a lot to calculate, I made it too work. The thing is I made it right at 8:00. They say the most important thing is timing.
I usually prefer to be early to places and appointments. I think it is because when I know I have to do something I am ready to get it over with. Most of the time I show up to work a few or twenty minutes early to work. I would rather get there and waste time. I admit this is a weird schedule.
So when I am off my schedule I feel a little rushed, even though I probably have all the time in the world. This was one of those mornings. I wake up off and on this morning feeling I should get up and then knowing that it is too early. This was our last morning at the house sitting and pet sitting appointment. So we had to pack up our belongings and do some straightening. Wendy and I walked Rustey, fed Kittey-Belle, cleaned dishes, and other light housework.
I had in my mind for some reason that I would leave early for work today. Not much is going on, but it is a mind game. By the time we finished doing all the previous things mentioned it was twenty minutes after I wanted to leave. Don't panic. I am telling myself this. I knew that I had plenty of time.
I was cruising down the highway. Once of course the stoplights would let me. I knew I needed to get gas, but I hoped I could wait until after work. I was a few miles from work and let your shine before men. It came on. So I debated which gas station would be better to stop and refuel. I chose one a little earlier on the route. They were all the same price. I thought it would be easier to get out of this one.
So I get in the left turn lane. The light was red. Red. Red. For what felt like an eternity. It was probably closer to four minutes. I was perturbed. Finally it turned green. I made my way to the pump. Put in the fuel. The screen said printing receipt and then it said receipt is inside. So I had to go inside, wait in line, and then get the receipt. So I receive the receipt and return to my car.
It seemed that I was stopped at every red light. It does not help that most of the turns I had to make were left, so I could not turn even though no one was coming. Plus I was in a line of cars, so it would not help to turn anyway.
Well after all that. I know it is not a lot, but in my simple mind it is a lot to calculate, I made it too work. The thing is I made it right at 8:00. They say the most important thing is timing.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Boot leg
Hello all you legos
When I mention bootleg I am not talking about getting something for cheap. Although I do enjoy getting things free or at a reduced rate, especially clothing. The majority of my wardrobe has been given to me.
You may have the same problem I have, if you wear pants. At work I usually wear boots and business casual style pants. I noticed that occasionally the cuff of my pants raises up and hangs on the top of my boot. I have to lift the pant leg up to recover my boot. The weird thing is that happens to my left left. It must be the weird stance I have.
I can take comfort in the fact that when I need a ride, I can flash a little leg. At least it has not come to fisticuffs.
When I mention bootleg I am not talking about getting something for cheap. Although I do enjoy getting things free or at a reduced rate, especially clothing. The majority of my wardrobe has been given to me.
You may have the same problem I have, if you wear pants. At work I usually wear boots and business casual style pants. I noticed that occasionally the cuff of my pants raises up and hangs on the top of my boot. I have to lift the pant leg up to recover my boot. The weird thing is that happens to my left left. It must be the weird stance I have.
I can take comfort in the fact that when I need a ride, I can flash a little leg. At least it has not come to fisticuffs.
Boredom line
Hello to all you at a fast pace
Today is feeling like a long day. The hour is moving so slow. I feel like I cannot get going. For some reason I am extremely bored. I know it is just me. Someday I will find something to fill those boring holes in my life.
Now don't get me wrong. I do have a pretty good life. There are two sides to every coin and I need to flip mine once in a while.
Today is feeling like a long day. The hour is moving so slow. I feel like I cannot get going. For some reason I am extremely bored. I know it is just me. Someday I will find something to fill those boring holes in my life.
Now don't get me wrong. I do have a pretty good life. There are two sides to every coin and I need to flip mine once in a while.
Oh naturel
Greetings people who are out there
This morning as I was walking Rustey a little after 6 am, I saw two deer this time. They were standing around and when they saw us they leaped away. Now if I see three tomorrow I am definitely going to think something is up.
I had not seen so many frogs in awhile. It seems like at least 10 are hopping around. I know we have had some rain in the past. I guess now with the heat they are looking for whatever they can find. Wendy spotted a tree frog last night clinging to the window. It was hanging around, literally, and trying to catch some dinner on the fly. I think it was able to gnab a gnat on the go.
This morning when I arrived at work, my supervisor told me we had a dead bird out front. Apparently it flew into one of the windows. I have heard they do that occasionally and we have had deaths like this in the past. So we got a shovel and let it fly to its final resting place.
Nature is out there. Sometimes in here too.
This morning as I was walking Rustey a little after 6 am, I saw two deer this time. They were standing around and when they saw us they leaped away. Now if I see three tomorrow I am definitely going to think something is up.
I had not seen so many frogs in awhile. It seems like at least 10 are hopping around. I know we have had some rain in the past. I guess now with the heat they are looking for whatever they can find. Wendy spotted a tree frog last night clinging to the window. It was hanging around, literally, and trying to catch some dinner on the fly. I think it was able to gnab a gnat on the go.
This morning when I arrived at work, my supervisor told me we had a dead bird out front. Apparently it flew into one of the windows. I have heard they do that occasionally and we have had deaths like this in the past. So we got a shovel and let it fly to its final resting place.
Nature is out there. Sometimes in here too.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Yes, Deer.
Greetings all you natural lovers
Wendy and I are house sitting for some friends of ours. Sit, stay, good house. The house happens to be in a pretty quiet neighborhood with pastures and trees. Our fiends primarily want us to look after their dog, Rustey and cat Kittey-Belle. Both are easy to take care of. Normally just feed, walk, and pet the dog. The cat we just have to make sure she has food.
I was out walking Rustey last night around 8:00 pm. With the long days of summer it was not dark yet. The house has a circular driveway. Rustey and I were coming up the right side of the circle. Suddenly, Rustey spins around and starts barking. I turn around and look to see a deer standing near the trees lining the other side of the driveway. The deer looks at us briefly. Sees that we are not much of threat and goes back to doing whatever it was doing before. Rustey and I watch the deer for about a minute. Then deer runs to the pasture across the road and leaps over the fence.
I am glad that I met the deer from a far instead of with a car.
Wendy and I are house sitting for some friends of ours. Sit, stay, good house. The house happens to be in a pretty quiet neighborhood with pastures and trees. Our fiends primarily want us to look after their dog, Rustey and cat Kittey-Belle. Both are easy to take care of. Normally just feed, walk, and pet the dog. The cat we just have to make sure she has food.
I was out walking Rustey last night around 8:00 pm. With the long days of summer it was not dark yet. The house has a circular driveway. Rustey and I were coming up the right side of the circle. Suddenly, Rustey spins around and starts barking. I turn around and look to see a deer standing near the trees lining the other side of the driveway. The deer looks at us briefly. Sees that we are not much of threat and goes back to doing whatever it was doing before. Rustey and I watch the deer for about a minute. Then deer runs to the pasture across the road and leaps over the fence.
I am glad that I met the deer from a far instead of with a car.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Have to handy to you
Greetings all you furniture friends
Yesterday was a productive day in our humble house. We washed dishes (or the dishwasher did), washed three loads of clothes (once again the machine), moved furniture and straightened up the house (okay, that was us). Wendy had the update bug yesterday. She entered a spare room we have that had become the wreck room. So she decided a shelf system must be attained so order will follow.
We went to several stores, but did not find exactly what we were looking for. First, we went to Big Lots. They had something that could function in our house, but it was a little more than we wanted to pay. So we went on to Target, nothing, Home Depot, nothing, and Lowes, where we found what we (namely Wendy) was looking for.
Wendy wanted the cube style of shelves. She had seen the little cube style fabric boxes and decided they were perfect for our materials. Lowes had a nine compartment cubed piece less than Big Lots. They also had the fabric boxes Wendy was looking for. So we made our purchase and returned home.
Of course once home we had to put the piece together. I am not really a handy type person. Fortunately this piece of furniture was not too difficult to put together. Primarily because Wendy knew how to read the instructions. It was a basic setup and did not require any tools, but a screwdriver.
So we got the piece constructed and put into place. Wendy organized the room to a way that looks 100% better. It looks like a completely different room. We even switched out a chair that was in the room. It was work, but we got it done. I am not much of a furniture mover.
I know why movers charge so much money because it is hard work. It takes more brain and brawn than I have. It is also hard to put together furniture. It looks very daunting when you open that box and see all those boards and screws. You look at the pieces in front of you and the finished illustration on the box and think, "Now what?!"
Another thing I don't understand is why furniture is so expensive. I mean the demos look great in the store, but it is about four separate pieces. You think boy that piece looks great, but wait I have to buy four things to get it to look like that. I guess it is true, it is all about the accessories.
Yesterday was a productive day in our humble house. We washed dishes (or the dishwasher did), washed three loads of clothes (once again the machine), moved furniture and straightened up the house (okay, that was us). Wendy had the update bug yesterday. She entered a spare room we have that had become the wreck room. So she decided a shelf system must be attained so order will follow.
We went to several stores, but did not find exactly what we were looking for. First, we went to Big Lots. They had something that could function in our house, but it was a little more than we wanted to pay. So we went on to Target, nothing, Home Depot, nothing, and Lowes, where we found what we (namely Wendy) was looking for.
Wendy wanted the cube style of shelves. She had seen the little cube style fabric boxes and decided they were perfect for our materials. Lowes had a nine compartment cubed piece less than Big Lots. They also had the fabric boxes Wendy was looking for. So we made our purchase and returned home.
Of course once home we had to put the piece together. I am not really a handy type person. Fortunately this piece of furniture was not too difficult to put together. Primarily because Wendy knew how to read the instructions. It was a basic setup and did not require any tools, but a screwdriver.
So we got the piece constructed and put into place. Wendy organized the room to a way that looks 100% better. It looks like a completely different room. We even switched out a chair that was in the room. It was work, but we got it done. I am not much of a furniture mover.
I know why movers charge so much money because it is hard work. It takes more brain and brawn than I have. It is also hard to put together furniture. It looks very daunting when you open that box and see all those boards and screws. You look at the pieces in front of you and the finished illustration on the box and think, "Now what?!"
Another thing I don't understand is why furniture is so expensive. I mean the demos look great in the store, but it is about four separate pieces. You think boy that piece looks great, but wait I have to buy four things to get it to look like that. I guess it is true, it is all about the accessories.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Enough money for bail
Hello all you money changers
I was skimming the papyrus this morning and saw a headline about a billionaire who was being charge with stealing money. I know unfortunately that this is not a new occurrence. It has probably been happening for years and people are just now catching on. I think people are watching their money for closely. Either come in or for most people go right back out again.
Why does it seem the rich are the convicted or accused of these grandiose schemes. They are the ones scamming millions of dollars. When a less affluent person steals it is something like a $300 dollar television set. I guess the rich do have bigger goals or more expensive tastes.
So if you want money, don't steal it from others. Earn it the old fashioned way, have a significant event and have it given to you. Or if that fails there is always working for it.
I was skimming the papyrus this morning and saw a headline about a billionaire who was being charge with stealing money. I know unfortunately that this is not a new occurrence. It has probably been happening for years and people are just now catching on. I think people are watching their money for closely. Either come in or for most people go right back out again.
Why does it seem the rich are the convicted or accused of these grandiose schemes. They are the ones scamming millions of dollars. When a less affluent person steals it is something like a $300 dollar television set. I guess the rich do have bigger goals or more expensive tastes.
So if you want money, don't steal it from others. Earn it the old fashioned way, have a significant event and have it given to you. Or if that fails there is always working for it.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Initial here
Hello all you letter carriers
I cannot explain it, but when I see initials in names it sort of gets to me. It seems really odd to me to abbreviate one name and leave the other. I guess it is supposed to add a sense of style or that person does not the given name.
I know that there are times when you have to put you full name or middle initial, like important documents. Fortunately, I don't have to sign to many of them. With so many people in the world, famous people like to add an initial to their name to keep them separate.
Don't burn yourself on the alphabet soup.
I cannot explain it, but when I see initials in names it sort of gets to me. It seems really odd to me to abbreviate one name and leave the other. I guess it is supposed to add a sense of style or that person does not the given name.
I know that there are times when you have to put you full name or middle initial, like important documents. Fortunately, I don't have to sign to many of them. With so many people in the world, famous people like to add an initial to their name to keep them separate.
Don't burn yourself on the alphabet soup.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Pantie raid
Good morning to you straight laced or no laced
Maybe it is just the headline that catches my eye, but what is the story with all these burglars lately. It seems that they start off naked and then end up wearing women's clothing. Somehow women's underwear in particular.
I would think that if one was interesting in stealing something then the person would wear something with plenty of pockets. I guess they wander around naked to help their insanity plea. I mean I would not want to tackle a naked man.
It is interesting that burglars are wearing or stealing women's underwear. Are they secretly helping women? I always hear that women's clothing is uncomfortable. I don't have any knowledge of this first hand.
I can see why the burglars would want to steal women's clothing because it is expensive. So don't be a pantie pooper, but that might bring up an entirely new fetish.
Maybe it is just the headline that catches my eye, but what is the story with all these burglars lately. It seems that they start off naked and then end up wearing women's clothing. Somehow women's underwear in particular.
I would think that if one was interesting in stealing something then the person would wear something with plenty of pockets. I guess they wander around naked to help their insanity plea. I mean I would not want to tackle a naked man.
It is interesting that burglars are wearing or stealing women's underwear. Are they secretly helping women? I always hear that women's clothing is uncomfortable. I don't have any knowledge of this first hand.
I can see why the burglars would want to steal women's clothing because it is expensive. So don't be a pantie pooper, but that might bring up an entirely new fetish.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
A little slice of life
Great eatings to the toppings
No, I am not obsessed with pizza. It just seems that I have been eating more of it lately. I really do not eat pizza that often. When Wendy and I do eat pizza it is often the frozen variety. Pop in the oven and then pop in our mouths. I am not a pizza connoisseur. As long as it has crust and sauce, maybe a topping or two, then I am fine.
Last night Wendy and I met with a married couple of friends. That is evidence that I do have friends. We had talked about getting together for several weeks, but last night was the first time we could get together. We met a California Pizza Kitchen at Southpoint. I had only been there once a few years ago. Wendy has been wanting to try the restaurant. I think one time we purchased a frozen variety of their pizza. Not having been there in awhile I went to their website to see what kind of food they had. Would you believe they had about twenty kinds of pizza? Probably you would. CPK, as they referred to themselves, also had other kinds of goodies. In fact, I could find documentation if you wanted, everything on the menu looked good.
Wendy and I spent a Jamaican Jerk pizza. I was the not the jerk. We also ordered an appetizer of some kind of roll with avocado. I did not think I would like avocado, but I tried it. It was pretty good. They gave two kinds of dressing, I have no idea what they were. Our pizza came out and looked good to me. One of the people we were with said, "Hey, your pizza is burnt. They will give you a new one." It looked okay to me, but I eat some weird things. He told the waitress and she brought out a new one. We thought we would also get to keep the old one, but she took it when the new came out. Oh well, easy come, easy go. I have no idea what they do with the "improperly prepared" food. Hopefully there was good use for it. The new pizza was good, but the old one was good too. I had a slice or two before the waitress took it. We even had a few slices left over for later.
Then Wendy and I went to Coldstone Creamery. We each had an ice cream cone. It was some kind of sweet cream ice cream with chocolate chips, Butterfinger pieces, and caramel on a waffle cone. It may have had more, but I have no idea. It was pretty good. Coldstone is a place we don't go a lot. It was a little pricey for me, but I am cheap.
A little side note of a boring story. Every time I tried to say California Pizza Kitchen it would come out California Pizza Chicken. I have no idea why. Wendy says it is because we have been eating chicken so much lately. Hmmm, the pizza we had did have chicken pieces?
No, I am not obsessed with pizza. It just seems that I have been eating more of it lately. I really do not eat pizza that often. When Wendy and I do eat pizza it is often the frozen variety. Pop in the oven and then pop in our mouths. I am not a pizza connoisseur. As long as it has crust and sauce, maybe a topping or two, then I am fine.
Last night Wendy and I met with a married couple of friends. That is evidence that I do have friends. We had talked about getting together for several weeks, but last night was the first time we could get together. We met a California Pizza Kitchen at Southpoint. I had only been there once a few years ago. Wendy has been wanting to try the restaurant. I think one time we purchased a frozen variety of their pizza. Not having been there in awhile I went to their website to see what kind of food they had. Would you believe they had about twenty kinds of pizza? Probably you would. CPK, as they referred to themselves, also had other kinds of goodies. In fact, I could find documentation if you wanted, everything on the menu looked good.
Wendy and I spent a Jamaican Jerk pizza. I was the not the jerk. We also ordered an appetizer of some kind of roll with avocado. I did not think I would like avocado, but I tried it. It was pretty good. They gave two kinds of dressing, I have no idea what they were. Our pizza came out and looked good to me. One of the people we were with said, "Hey, your pizza is burnt. They will give you a new one." It looked okay to me, but I eat some weird things. He told the waitress and she brought out a new one. We thought we would also get to keep the old one, but she took it when the new came out. Oh well, easy come, easy go. I have no idea what they do with the "improperly prepared" food. Hopefully there was good use for it. The new pizza was good, but the old one was good too. I had a slice or two before the waitress took it. We even had a few slices left over for later.
Then Wendy and I went to Coldstone Creamery. We each had an ice cream cone. It was some kind of sweet cream ice cream with chocolate chips, Butterfinger pieces, and caramel on a waffle cone. It may have had more, but I have no idea. It was pretty good. Coldstone is a place we don't go a lot. It was a little pricey for me, but I am cheap.
A little side note of a boring story. Every time I tried to say California Pizza Kitchen it would come out California Pizza Chicken. I have no idea why. Wendy says it is because we have been eating chicken so much lately. Hmmm, the pizza we had did have chicken pieces?
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
State your name here
Good morning fellow residents
It may just be me overacting, but I have noticed my state (NC) gets a bunch of air time. Especially in the local news. Just kidding. It does look like NC is mentioned quite often in the national news. Most of it appears to me to be something we don't want to be known for. Either we are trying to pass some crazy action or one of residents has done something stupid. I know that one cannot help the disasters, but we seem to have our fair share.
Okay, okay. I know on the other hand all you sports fans are waving your foam fingers in the air. Yes, we have been known for our athletics. Well, at least college basketball. The other sports our teams will do enough just to get attention and then be eliminated. Some of our well known cities do get the distinction of being in the list of the most popular places to live. That can be good or bad, depending on how you feel about crowds.
There is the saying that any press is good press. I just want the press to be positive. It does make me cringe when I see a headline referring to a place in our state. I hope that it is someone turning bad news into good.
Well this is my state. I will have to deal with the good and the bad. It is where I live, until something better comes along. So for now, my heels are stuck in the tar.
It may just be me overacting, but I have noticed my state (NC) gets a bunch of air time. Especially in the local news. Just kidding. It does look like NC is mentioned quite often in the national news. Most of it appears to me to be something we don't want to be known for. Either we are trying to pass some crazy action or one of residents has done something stupid. I know that one cannot help the disasters, but we seem to have our fair share.
Okay, okay. I know on the other hand all you sports fans are waving your foam fingers in the air. Yes, we have been known for our athletics. Well, at least college basketball. The other sports our teams will do enough just to get attention and then be eliminated. Some of our well known cities do get the distinction of being in the list of the most popular places to live. That can be good or bad, depending on how you feel about crowds.
There is the saying that any press is good press. I just want the press to be positive. It does make me cringe when I see a headline referring to a place in our state. I hope that it is someone turning bad news into good.
Well this is my state. I will have to deal with the good and the bad. It is where I live, until something better comes along. So for now, my heels are stuck in the tar.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Still confused?
Hello all you question and answer gurus
Wendy and I saw the movie Hard Candy last night. It was an interesting movie, and by interesting I mean I have no idea what happened. Apparently it was a twist within the first 20 minutes. An older man and a teenage girl were each trying to set each other up. The ending completely confused me. I guess thinking now on it the ending is not that bad. However, as Wendy and I were watching the movie and it ended, we both thought "What happened?" It was definitely not a movie that tied everything into a bow.
I did a little searching on the movie. The director usually did music videos. It usually had music to transition the scenes and also used the walls in the guy's house. The scenes were suspenseful. The girl would have everything wrapped up and then the guy would somehow hit her. She would run and then come back and hit him.
One last thing that I am confused about is the name. Why the title "Hard Candy"? To my knowledge there was no mention of candy anywhere. The girl's name was not even Candy. I don't know or will ever know.
If you like suspense and thrillers then this movie may be for you. Especially if you are a fan of girl power.
Wendy and I saw the movie Hard Candy last night. It was an interesting movie, and by interesting I mean I have no idea what happened. Apparently it was a twist within the first 20 minutes. An older man and a teenage girl were each trying to set each other up. The ending completely confused me. I guess thinking now on it the ending is not that bad. However, as Wendy and I were watching the movie and it ended, we both thought "What happened?" It was definitely not a movie that tied everything into a bow.
I did a little searching on the movie. The director usually did music videos. It usually had music to transition the scenes and also used the walls in the guy's house. The scenes were suspenseful. The girl would have everything wrapped up and then the guy would somehow hit her. She would run and then come back and hit him.
One last thing that I am confused about is the name. Why the title "Hard Candy"? To my knowledge there was no mention of candy anywhere. The girl's name was not even Candy. I don't know or will ever know.
If you like suspense and thrillers then this movie may be for you. Especially if you are a fan of girl power.
Piece-a the pie
Hello all you crusty and saucy lovers,
Over the weekend Wendy and I went to visit Wendy's parents. We decided to go this weekend because we would not be able to visit next weekend.
For dinner Saturday night we all decided to have pizza. It was at a small chain called Pizza Village. They have a buffet on Saturday night. There you can put you money directly into you mouth. The buffet was pretty good, if you like pepperoni and sausage. Perhaps it was just me, but it seemed that all the pizzas the staff brought out were a mixture of pepperoni and sausage. They must have had a special that day in the oven. They did have a good mixture of dessert pizzas so in the end it balanced out.
Anyway you slice it, it was still good.
Over the weekend Wendy and I went to visit Wendy's parents. We decided to go this weekend because we would not be able to visit next weekend.
For dinner Saturday night we all decided to have pizza. It was at a small chain called Pizza Village. They have a buffet on Saturday night. There you can put you money directly into you mouth. The buffet was pretty good, if you like pepperoni and sausage. Perhaps it was just me, but it seemed that all the pizzas the staff brought out were a mixture of pepperoni and sausage. They must have had a special that day in the oven. They did have a good mixture of dessert pizzas so in the end it balanced out.
Anyway you slice it, it was still good.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Down with the update
Greetings people who look forward with a backward glance
I know. If I keep looking at the same thing hoping for different results I am insane. It is becoming a habit for me to jump around websites. In a way it is disappointing when you seen that the contributor of the website has not updated. I know that person has a life outside the computer. ****Warning! Bad joke of the day. A reader of a blog goes through a screening process. Better monitor that situation.****
The good thing about finding a new website is that even though it maybe extremely old, it is new to me. I get hooked on going to the website and find that it is not updated. Just because you can get somewhere fast, doesn't mean you have a place to go.
It is hard to update because of all the technology we have. Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, E-mail, and I am sure there are plenty of others. I know that I routinely run out of things to say so I have to put up posts like this.
It may not be news, but it is new to you (and me).
I know. If I keep looking at the same thing hoping for different results I am insane. It is becoming a habit for me to jump around websites. In a way it is disappointing when you seen that the contributor of the website has not updated. I know that person has a life outside the computer. ****Warning! Bad joke of the day. A reader of a blog goes through a screening process. Better monitor that situation.****
The good thing about finding a new website is that even though it maybe extremely old, it is new to me. I get hooked on going to the website and find that it is not updated. Just because you can get somewhere fast, doesn't mean you have a place to go.
It is hard to update because of all the technology we have. Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, E-mail, and I am sure there are plenty of others. I know that I routinely run out of things to say so I have to put up posts like this.
It may not be news, but it is new to you (and me).
Friday, June 12, 2009
Some say love
Hello all you gushing guys
Last night Wendy and I somewhat had a date night. If you mean a date on the calendar. Well we did get out of the house for some relaxation. Wendy wanted to go out for a celebratory meal for her good news. As we normally do we spent 30 minutes decided where to go. Wendy said a chicken sandwich and milkshake would be good. So we went to Cookout for a spicy chicken sandwich, fries, onion rings, and of course their fancy shakes. Wendy had a chocolate chip cheesecake milkshake and I had a chocolate cherry milkshake.
Then we went over to the dollar fifty movie theatre to meet our good friend, Charles. He had suggested with see I Love You, Man. Charles saw it some time ago and highly recommended it. He said he would see it again if we wanted to go. We said, "Sure, why not." It greatly helps that the movie is only $1.50. You can not beat a $3.00 trip to the movies. That may buy you the trailers at other places.
The movie was pretty good. It was funny in the way they make fun of culture and relationships. Even though it is called I Love You, Man it was not based on homosexuality. It did have gays in it, but the character who was kissed by another man was not even gay. The story had a happy ending. The main character, Pete, had a life crisis and then realized he was where he needed to be. He learned the value of relationships, along with having humorous experiences.
Overall it was a good movie, especially for $1.50. Check it out if you like that sort of thing. Be warned it does have men in it acting extremely immature.
Last night Wendy and I somewhat had a date night. If you mean a date on the calendar. Well we did get out of the house for some relaxation. Wendy wanted to go out for a celebratory meal for her good news. As we normally do we spent 30 minutes decided where to go. Wendy said a chicken sandwich and milkshake would be good. So we went to Cookout for a spicy chicken sandwich, fries, onion rings, and of course their fancy shakes. Wendy had a chocolate chip cheesecake milkshake and I had a chocolate cherry milkshake.
Then we went over to the dollar fifty movie theatre to meet our good friend, Charles. He had suggested with see I Love You, Man. Charles saw it some time ago and highly recommended it. He said he would see it again if we wanted to go. We said, "Sure, why not." It greatly helps that the movie is only $1.50. You can not beat a $3.00 trip to the movies. That may buy you the trailers at other places.
The movie was pretty good. It was funny in the way they make fun of culture and relationships. Even though it is called I Love You, Man it was not based on homosexuality. It did have gays in it, but the character who was kissed by another man was not even gay. The story had a happy ending. The main character, Pete, had a life crisis and then realized he was where he needed to be. He learned the value of relationships, along with having humorous experiences.
Overall it was a good movie, especially for $1.50. Check it out if you like that sort of thing. Be warned it does have men in it acting extremely immature.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Wait for it...Wait for... Wait...
Greetings wait staff
It is hard to wait on, for, and because of others. I am not really talking about serving your fellow man or woman, but knowing you have something you can do. The majority of my job is dealt with information I receive from others. Sometimes this information comes very slowly.
Today is one of those days. I know that I have three projects coming down the pipeline, but I have to get information from the contacts. So I have to wait before I can do anything.
It is frustrating when I am ready to do something and I am limited. Oh well.
Probably the same thing could be said with our relationships. We are trained to act and in a hurry. We want it done now. Trust may be an issue. At a bible study last night, the pastor talked about trusting in God to be our salvation. I thought too myself that we have a hard time doing that because we want to be the final answer. We are taught to act to solve our problems.
Sometimes what is required is patience. Hard I know, but we do have the rest of our lives.
There was a point to this...wait...
It is hard to wait on, for, and because of others. I am not really talking about serving your fellow man or woman, but knowing you have something you can do. The majority of my job is dealt with information I receive from others. Sometimes this information comes very slowly.
Today is one of those days. I know that I have three projects coming down the pipeline, but I have to get information from the contacts. So I have to wait before I can do anything.
It is frustrating when I am ready to do something and I am limited. Oh well.
Probably the same thing could be said with our relationships. We are trained to act and in a hurry. We want it done now. Trust may be an issue. At a bible study last night, the pastor talked about trusting in God to be our salvation. I thought too myself that we have a hard time doing that because we want to be the final answer. We are taught to act to solve our problems.
Sometimes what is required is patience. Hard I know, but we do have the rest of our lives.
There was a point to this...wait...
Drink up
Hello all you cup holding, mug shots, gulp guzzlers
People tend to take their drinking pretty seriously. I am not necessarily talking about alcohol. I don't know much about alcoholic beverages, but from what I understand people either do or don't. The people that don't are pretty strong about it. The people that do drink alcoholic beverages feel pretty strong about it. People say you have to develop a taste for it. I am not sure why anyone wants to spend money to develop a habit, but you do what you have to. Hobbies are expensive.
The particular point I wanted to make this post was about coffee. Coffee is another one of those strong drinks. It seems the majority of people drink it or some form of it. It has become the lifeblood of our society. Although some people have been forced to give it up or cut back.
I am not a coffee drinker. It is too bitter for me. Even after loaded with sugar and creamer. I can tolerate the flavored coffee. I enjoy the smell of coffee, but that is about it. When Wendy and I do visit coffee shops, if I get anything, I purchase the chilled creme drinks. I do love milkshakes and those are close to it.
People who drink coffee regularly or decaffeinated seem to thrive off it. They will have countless cups. On the other hand people who do not drink coffee seem to almost brag about it. You can hear them say, "I don't like coffee. I will never touch the stuff." Some see it as a badge of honor that they don't drink it. However, if you dig deep enough in their medicine cabinet you will find some sort of beverage that sustains them.
Drinking, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, has become a major gathering or watering hole if you will in society. The "bars" for the most part are where we meet, greet, gossip, and plan. So siply have fun, but do contain yourself.
People tend to take their drinking pretty seriously. I am not necessarily talking about alcohol. I don't know much about alcoholic beverages, but from what I understand people either do or don't. The people that don't are pretty strong about it. The people that do drink alcoholic beverages feel pretty strong about it. People say you have to develop a taste for it. I am not sure why anyone wants to spend money to develop a habit, but you do what you have to. Hobbies are expensive.
The particular point I wanted to make this post was about coffee. Coffee is another one of those strong drinks. It seems the majority of people drink it or some form of it. It has become the lifeblood of our society. Although some people have been forced to give it up or cut back.
I am not a coffee drinker. It is too bitter for me. Even after loaded with sugar and creamer. I can tolerate the flavored coffee. I enjoy the smell of coffee, but that is about it. When Wendy and I do visit coffee shops, if I get anything, I purchase the chilled creme drinks. I do love milkshakes and those are close to it.
People who drink coffee regularly or decaffeinated seem to thrive off it. They will have countless cups. On the other hand people who do not drink coffee seem to almost brag about it. You can hear them say, "I don't like coffee. I will never touch the stuff." Some see it as a badge of honor that they don't drink it. However, if you dig deep enough in their medicine cabinet you will find some sort of beverage that sustains them.
Drinking, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, has become a major gathering or watering hole if you will in society. The "bars" for the most part are where we meet, greet, gossip, and plan. So siply have fun, but do contain yourself.
It is not trash
Hello all you paper and plastic users
Recently our town received new recycle containers. When we first moved to the area it was the small green containers, maybe about 18 gallons. Ah, get it...green. They were pretty selective about what they wanted to recycle. It was the usual plastic bottles, cans, and newspapers. The pickup people would pick it up every week along with our usual trash.
Now we have been given about a 40 gallon recycling bin. It is very similar to the trash rolling cart. This time it is brown. I guess because the trash container is already green. The recycling is now picked up every other week. Which is fine with us because we do not use that much. The most I usually would recycling is newspapers.
The good news is now the town is able to recycle a lot more materials. At least they are telling they can. Now any cans can be taken, the all self-important junk mail (I was trying to recycle that anyway), and most important to me are the chipboard boxes. For example the cereal boxes and the like. Wendy and I use a lot of those boxes. I had always wondered why they were unable to recycle them before. I am glad they added them to approved list. I forgot that foil can now be recycled. Another good thing.
It is a good feeling to me to be able to recycle my refuse whether than let it sit there. I try to recycle what I can to limit my trash outtake. If you ask impolitely Wendy will be sure to turn you the lengths I go to as I try to reuse. I am not as extreme as a fanatic, maybe I am a supporter in the basement. I know the majority will not get that joke, but I think it is funny. That is the beauty of recycling...taking one thing and making it into another.
Recently our town received new recycle containers. When we first moved to the area it was the small green containers, maybe about 18 gallons. Ah, get it...green. They were pretty selective about what they wanted to recycle. It was the usual plastic bottles, cans, and newspapers. The pickup people would pick it up every week along with our usual trash.
Now we have been given about a 40 gallon recycling bin. It is very similar to the trash rolling cart. This time it is brown. I guess because the trash container is already green. The recycling is now picked up every other week. Which is fine with us because we do not use that much. The most I usually would recycling is newspapers.
The good news is now the town is able to recycle a lot more materials. At least they are telling they can. Now any cans can be taken, the all self-important junk mail (I was trying to recycle that anyway), and most important to me are the chipboard boxes. For example the cereal boxes and the like. Wendy and I use a lot of those boxes. I had always wondered why they were unable to recycle them before. I am glad they added them to approved list. I forgot that foil can now be recycled. Another good thing.
It is a good feeling to me to be able to recycle my refuse whether than let it sit there. I try to recycle what I can to limit my trash outtake. If you ask impolitely Wendy will be sure to turn you the lengths I go to as I try to reuse. I am not as extreme as a fanatic, maybe I am a supporter in the basement. I know the majority will not get that joke, but I think it is funny. That is the beauty of recycling...taking one thing and making it into another.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Oh no it's mourning
Hello all you afternoon attendees
It was a pretty rough morning for me today. I woke up without any problems, which is a good thing. The day seemed like any another. I read, watched my programs, and checked messages on the computer. I get to work and my day slowly spirals downward.
I was working on a mailing I began yesterday and it took me stress to finish it. This morning I have to put it in the proper containers. I had a few issues printing some addresses yesterday so I had to go back and run more late yesterday afternoon. This morning I found out that I had reprinted some. Another thing was working with rubber bands. I am not sure what was going on, but they kept breaking on me. I think I broke about ten. It was very frustrating. Finally got the mailing off to the post office. Then the po house calls and I had to fax a new report. I tried to mail the piece as a flat, but they wanted a non-machinable letter. That means nothing to the people not reading this.
Then I had to help rearrange the shelves of the accounting information in the back warehouse. The files and reports are in those long file boxes, like the banker boxes. Those things can be heavy when full. Plus it did not help that some of the boxes were old. However, all the boxes, for the time being, are in their proper place.
Other little things kept popping up. I felt like I was running around not accomplishing anything except messing up. Fortunately, the day has gotten a little better. Plus the day is almost over, so that is good.
It was a pretty rough morning for me today. I woke up without any problems, which is a good thing. The day seemed like any another. I read, watched my programs, and checked messages on the computer. I get to work and my day slowly spirals downward.
I was working on a mailing I began yesterday and it took me stress to finish it. This morning I have to put it in the proper containers. I had a few issues printing some addresses yesterday so I had to go back and run more late yesterday afternoon. This morning I found out that I had reprinted some. Another thing was working with rubber bands. I am not sure what was going on, but they kept breaking on me. I think I broke about ten. It was very frustrating. Finally got the mailing off to the post office. Then the po house calls and I had to fax a new report. I tried to mail the piece as a flat, but they wanted a non-machinable letter. That means nothing to the people not reading this.
Then I had to help rearrange the shelves of the accounting information in the back warehouse. The files and reports are in those long file boxes, like the banker boxes. Those things can be heavy when full. Plus it did not help that some of the boxes were old. However, all the boxes, for the time being, are in their proper place.
Other little things kept popping up. I felt like I was running around not accomplishing anything except messing up. Fortunately, the day has gotten a little better. Plus the day is almost over, so that is good.
It's the fine print
Hello all you paper pushers
Last night Wendy wanted to print a document. So in my husbandly duty to please my wife I drag out the printer we have in storage. This printer is one that I have had for many years, but never really use. It seems that it works occasionally. Never when I truly need it. If you will be reminded of the last time I used it; I was trying to print show coupons.
I did have faith that the printer would work on Word documents or at least it did the last time. It did not like to print from anything online, but at this moment it was not a concern.
So I go into the spare room and pull out the printer. Blow the dust off. Just kidding. I had Wendy do it. Still just kidding. I plug in the printer. It starts doing its grinding motion. I wonder what is going on. Wendy asks me, "Are you printing already?" I mention I only plugged it in.
To our surprise it prints out the two month old coupon. I have no idea how it kept that in its memory. I spent 45 minutes trying to get that coupon to print and it prints in 10 seconds when I don't need it.
I wish my memory was that good. I would hope I am a little more relevant though.
Last night Wendy wanted to print a document. So in my husbandly duty to please my wife I drag out the printer we have in storage. This printer is one that I have had for many years, but never really use. It seems that it works occasionally. Never when I truly need it. If you will be reminded of the last time I used it; I was trying to print show coupons.
I did have faith that the printer would work on Word documents or at least it did the last time. It did not like to print from anything online, but at this moment it was not a concern.
So I go into the spare room and pull out the printer. Blow the dust off. Just kidding. I had Wendy do it. Still just kidding. I plug in the printer. It starts doing its grinding motion. I wonder what is going on. Wendy asks me, "Are you printing already?" I mention I only plugged it in.
To our surprise it prints out the two month old coupon. I have no idea how it kept that in its memory. I spent 45 minutes trying to get that coupon to print and it prints in 10 seconds when I don't need it.
I wish my memory was that good. I would hope I am a little more relevant though.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
It pays to learn
Hello all you students of life
What is going on with the state's higher education woes? I have not been following the news too closely, but it seems that all these administrators in or college systems have resigned recently. It seems like all one can hear about in the news are problems in the school system. The children are on the buses for such a long time. The teachers don't get paid well. They are looking for teachers. They are trying to cut back teachers. They are also trying to decide whether to cut hours or lengthen them.
I know that I have no idea what really goes on behind the closed doors of educational policies. I have not been in the school system in quite awhile. Of course, one of the big issues of today is the budget. Everyone is worried about the money. Probably not the people who have taken it though.
Will the education system ever learn?
What is going on with the state's higher education woes? I have not been following the news too closely, but it seems that all these administrators in or college systems have resigned recently. It seems like all one can hear about in the news are problems in the school system. The children are on the buses for such a long time. The teachers don't get paid well. They are looking for teachers. They are trying to cut back teachers. They are also trying to decide whether to cut hours or lengthen them.
I know that I have no idea what really goes on behind the closed doors of educational policies. I have not been in the school system in quite awhile. Of course, one of the big issues of today is the budget. Everyone is worried about the money. Probably not the people who have taken it though.
Will the education system ever learn?
Monday, June 08, 2009
Rehinge of the nerds
Greetings all you smart people,
It seems that with all the new technology, sci-fi movies, and games everyone is wanting to be a nerd. You know the one with no social skills, a lot of intelligence, the answer to your problem, and the one who gets the girl. Or maybe it is just what I have been reading lately.
I think that it is a good thing to be smart. It should be better than the alternative. It is amazing that most people who are considered nerds are so driven. They are probably making up for something. I have been reading a couple of books about famous people in technology. The technology part is hard to understand.
I read a book about the Google company. It was mainly about the business end. They are a pretty driven company. It is their goal to be in the information market. On the other side of the coin, but still rich and powerful, I am currently reading a book about Bill Gates. He is one interesting guy. Eccentric, but very different that what I would expect. This book so far gives the answer why he is so famous. Gates throws himself to everything he does and has that drive to succeed. Not only succeed, but to be the best.
Who cares what you don't have, as long as you do the best with what you do have?
It seems that with all the new technology, sci-fi movies, and games everyone is wanting to be a nerd. You know the one with no social skills, a lot of intelligence, the answer to your problem, and the one who gets the girl. Or maybe it is just what I have been reading lately.
I think that it is a good thing to be smart. It should be better than the alternative. It is amazing that most people who are considered nerds are so driven. They are probably making up for something. I have been reading a couple of books about famous people in technology. The technology part is hard to understand.
I read a book about the Google company. It was mainly about the business end. They are a pretty driven company. It is their goal to be in the information market. On the other side of the coin, but still rich and powerful, I am currently reading a book about Bill Gates. He is one interesting guy. Eccentric, but very different that what I would expect. This book so far gives the answer why he is so famous. Gates throws himself to everything he does and has that drive to succeed. Not only succeed, but to be the best.
Who cares what you don't have, as long as you do the best with what you do have?
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Prairie peeps
Hello all you out in the middle of nowhere
Wendy has been watching the show "Little House on the Prairie" recently. Since we share the same house I have been watching it a little also. It is not a bad show for one filmed many years ago and set in the past.
The messages of the show are good.
1) Tough times are always going to be there. It seems that in the 3 or 4 episodes I watched the family is worried about money or looking for work. Sounds familiar, eh?
2) The father, Charles, believes that one should only buy with cash. He does not want to put things on credit. Or you get what you can pay for. Many economic experts will say that this is the way to live. It is hard especially when emergencies happen and your salary will not buy an umbrella.
3) Education is important. It is not necessarily school, but the life lessons are important.
4) Faith is vital to life. Number one should be in God and then that branches out. The characters in the show have faith in one another. They are strong when they rely on one another.
These are just a few of the observations I came up with. I am sure they are many others. Plus it is an entertaining show. Who can be a problem solved in less than an hour?
I don't know if I could work as hard as they do however.
Wendy has been watching the show "Little House on the Prairie" recently. Since we share the same house I have been watching it a little also. It is not a bad show for one filmed many years ago and set in the past.
The messages of the show are good.
1) Tough times are always going to be there. It seems that in the 3 or 4 episodes I watched the family is worried about money or looking for work. Sounds familiar, eh?
2) The father, Charles, believes that one should only buy with cash. He does not want to put things on credit. Or you get what you can pay for. Many economic experts will say that this is the way to live. It is hard especially when emergencies happen and your salary will not buy an umbrella.
3) Education is important. It is not necessarily school, but the life lessons are important.
4) Faith is vital to life. Number one should be in God and then that branches out. The characters in the show have faith in one another. They are strong when they rely on one another.
These are just a few of the observations I came up with. I am sure they are many others. Plus it is an entertaining show. Who can be a problem solved in less than an hour?
I don't know if I could work as hard as they do however.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Post for the previous
Hello all of you with something better to do
This post has no substance, well my others do not either. This is just filler. For those on a diet it is now half the calories. As you are eating {insert meal here (please because I am hungry)} remember to chew properly or slurp well.
Enjoy the rest of your buffet.
This post has no substance, well my others do not either. This is just filler. For those on a diet it is now half the calories. As you are eating {insert meal here (please because I am hungry)} remember to chew properly or slurp well.
Enjoy the rest of your buffet.
Friday, June 05, 2009
Searching for the answer
Or I can't read...my e-mail
Hello you screen savers
Yesterday at work I noticed my computer was doing some odd thing. I could not bring up the Google web page. I could bring up other search engines. I did notice that sometimes as I was trying to open other pages on other tabs it would not open.
I had non-experiences with my personal e-mail. My Hotmail account I could sign in and see that I had messages, but I could not open them. Nor could I navigate to my other folders. I could compose messages, but not read my own. My G-mail account would let me log in, but never bring up the page.
I am not sure what the problem might be. I hope it is not a virus or something like that. I have not seen any alerts that have popped up. Hopefully my computer was just having a bad day.
It did feel odd to search for random information and not use Google.
If the problem continues you can e-mail me. Uh, maybe not between the hours of 8 and 4:30.
Hello you screen savers
Yesterday at work I noticed my computer was doing some odd thing. I could not bring up the Google web page. I could bring up other search engines. I did notice that sometimes as I was trying to open other pages on other tabs it would not open.
I had non-experiences with my personal e-mail. My Hotmail account I could sign in and see that I had messages, but I could not open them. Nor could I navigate to my other folders. I could compose messages, but not read my own. My G-mail account would let me log in, but never bring up the page.
I am not sure what the problem might be. I hope it is not a virus or something like that. I have not seen any alerts that have popped up. Hopefully my computer was just having a bad day.
It did feel odd to search for random information and not use Google.
If the problem continues you can e-mail me. Uh, maybe not between the hours of 8 and 4:30.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Ailments, but not of the flavor
Hello all you physical peeps
As you might have read in Wendy's blog or my blog or perhaps saw us suffering you know that we have been suffering a little bit this week. Wendy is dealing with dental issues and I am dealing with some itchy irritations.
It is amazing how the body can turn on you. One minute you are fine and the next you are feeling awful. Most of the time the body is pretty good about getting back on track for the amount of harm we do to it. I guess you have to take the good days along with the growing pains. If you are on this planet then you have to deal with aging and aches and pains.
Take care of your body now and you will not have to pay for it then. Hopefully.
As you might have read in Wendy's blog or my blog or perhaps saw us suffering you know that we have been suffering a little bit this week. Wendy is dealing with dental issues and I am dealing with some itchy irritations.
It is amazing how the body can turn on you. One minute you are fine and the next you are feeling awful. Most of the time the body is pretty good about getting back on track for the amount of harm we do to it. I guess you have to take the good days along with the growing pains. If you are on this planet then you have to deal with aging and aches and pains.
Take care of your body now and you will not have to pay for it then. Hopefully.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
I've been poisoned
Hello all who are itching for something
Yes, I have joined the ivy league or oak, I can never tell the difference. I have a small case of poison ivy. Currently it is on my right arm around my wrist. It itches a little bit, but not too bad.
The other day at work my coworkers and I were trimming some limbs. I was throwing a cut limb into the woods behind the building when I must of touched the leafy surprise. I was so intent on what I was doing I failed to noticed the leaves of three. My supervisor told me about the poison ivy. I thought I had bypassed it or washed my hands well enough afterward.
I did not see any evidence of the bumps until Monday. I guess I did get some of the ivy on me. It started as two small bumps and then now is more numerous. I have been applying some lotion to it to dry it out. I guess I will have wait it out.
Fortunately, it is only on my arm. I have had it in a lot more places. I am allergic to poison ivy, but not as bad as some people. I know that my brother has had to get medicine once when he was exposed to poison ivy.
I have had a few bumps, but I will be okay.
Yes, I have joined the ivy league or oak, I can never tell the difference. I have a small case of poison ivy. Currently it is on my right arm around my wrist. It itches a little bit, but not too bad.
The other day at work my coworkers and I were trimming some limbs. I was throwing a cut limb into the woods behind the building when I must of touched the leafy surprise. I was so intent on what I was doing I failed to noticed the leaves of three. My supervisor told me about the poison ivy. I thought I had bypassed it or washed my hands well enough afterward.
I did not see any evidence of the bumps until Monday. I guess I did get some of the ivy on me. It started as two small bumps and then now is more numerous. I have been applying some lotion to it to dry it out. I guess I will have wait it out.
Fortunately, it is only on my arm. I have had it in a lot more places. I am allergic to poison ivy, but not as bad as some people. I know that my brother has had to get medicine once when he was exposed to poison ivy.
I have had a few bumps, but I will be okay.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Time me
Hello all you watch watchers
I noticed on driving to work this morning that my car clock was off according to the radio station time. It was off this morning by four minutes, my clock was slow. Just a few days ago it was only off by two minutes. My computer and phone clocks are also facing a difference. The computer is three minutes faster. I use that one at the end of the day!
I am not sure how these timepieces keep changing. I had a watch in high school that would increase time to ten minutes ahead. I would set it back to the correct time and by the end of the week it would be ten minutes fast. I am not sure if it was body or what.
I sure hope they keep their hands off me.
I noticed on driving to work this morning that my car clock was off according to the radio station time. It was off this morning by four minutes, my clock was slow. Just a few days ago it was only off by two minutes. My computer and phone clocks are also facing a difference. The computer is three minutes faster. I use that one at the end of the day!
I am not sure how these timepieces keep changing. I had a watch in high school that would increase time to ten minutes ahead. I would set it back to the correct time and by the end of the week it would be ten minutes fast. I am not sure if it was body or what.
I sure hope they keep their hands off me.
Moving slow
Hello all you up and adams on the eve of this day
This morning I feel like I am moving slow. Even though I have not been doing much I am feeling tired. Wendy and I played a little bit of racquetball last night. We tried to get back in the swing of things.
It is interesting how I can sleep through the night to wake up in the morning to take a nap. Maybe I have something big planned that I am storing my energy for? Right now I do not know what it is.
This morning I feel like I am moving slow. Even though I have not been doing much I am feeling tired. Wendy and I played a little bit of racquetball last night. We tried to get back in the swing of things.
It is interesting how I can sleep through the night to wake up in the morning to take a nap. Maybe I have something big planned that I am storing my energy for? Right now I do not know what it is.
Monday, June 01, 2009
Bed bugs
Hello all you sleepyheads
Now, don't be alarmed. The bed bugs that can be seen at least is me. Yeap, I am one of those strange bedfellows. I enjoy sleeping. If you ask Wendy then I conk out too much.
This was one of those weekends. We had a late night Friday so we slept in on Saturday. I woke up around my usual time only to fall asleep for a few more hours. Then yesterday afternoon I was exhausted. I am not sure if it was the pool or being outside. I was trying to read the same paragraph about 15 minutes. I finally made it 30 minutes later. I do not know if it is the books I am ready, but I am dozing a lot more. Still this morning I feel a little tired.
I will write to you later, I am just resting my eyezzzz....
Now, don't be alarmed. The bed bugs that can be seen at least is me. Yeap, I am one of those strange bedfellows. I enjoy sleeping. If you ask Wendy then I conk out too much.
This was one of those weekends. We had a late night Friday so we slept in on Saturday. I woke up around my usual time only to fall asleep for a few more hours. Then yesterday afternoon I was exhausted. I am not sure if it was the pool or being outside. I was trying to read the same paragraph about 15 minutes. I finally made it 30 minutes later. I do not know if it is the books I am ready, but I am dozing a lot more. Still this morning I feel a little tired.
I will write to you later, I am just resting my eyezzzz....
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