...a lot of irons in the fire today, so I will reference a previous Dec. 7 post from 2007:
http://madurkeevirginia.blogspot.com/2007/12/pearl-harbor.html
Monday, December 07, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
The annual holiday potluck...
It was that time again, the 80 or so people in my division were all excited about bringing their deep fried turkeys, three bean casserole, mac n cheese, greens, and sweet potato pies to the sacrifice.
What was missing?
Me.
These potluck/holiday gatherings are all fine and everything but unfortunately for me...they turn into a game of "corner the IT guy while you can". Oh everyone has their special smiles on and all seems so well and good for the holidays, but preempting your IT concerns with "I don't mean to bother you" or "hey, haven't seen you in awhile" don't make it alright.
What did I do? Sat in my office eating snack bar fare...Cheetos, Cheese and Chive crackers, a Snickers bar, and a Dr. Pepper.
Feeling shitty, really shitty.
Then I bump into people in the hallway, "Hey! Didn't see you at the potluck. Mmmm, that was some good food."
meh.
What was missing?
Me.
These potluck/holiday gatherings are all fine and everything but unfortunately for me...they turn into a game of "corner the IT guy while you can". Oh everyone has their special smiles on and all seems so well and good for the holidays, but preempting your IT concerns with "I don't mean to bother you" or "hey, haven't seen you in awhile" don't make it alright.
What did I do? Sat in my office eating snack bar fare...Cheetos, Cheese and Chive crackers, a Snickers bar, and a Dr. Pepper.
Feeling shitty, really shitty.
Then I bump into people in the hallway, "Hey! Didn't see you at the potluck. Mmmm, that was some good food."
meh.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Stray Cat strut revisited...
The kitties, the black one has acquired the name Salem. The Siamese is named, Ping...since according to Disney's Mulan...it's a Chinese boy's name.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Stray cat strut...
Not only being a favorite song, it leads me to the last couple of weeks.
We have a couple strays that we've been feeding. A sweet little Bombay that we think may be a boy, and a Siamese/Oriental mix that we think is a girl(not sure haven't been able to get a definitive look).
The day before last I had apparently been sneaky enough or calm enough to pet the Siamese while she ate...the Bombay, not so much.
Last night, in the midst of our current storm, we tried to get them to come in from the rain...then Son #1 took the extreme measure of slamming the door behind the Siamese. Pandemonium ensued...and "she" jumped around the living room and finally hid underneath the love seat. While we were happy she would be dry, there were other things to consider...our cats for one, litter box behavior for another...basically, she couldn't just be in the house.
My genius sons and I spent the next 45mins trying to get "her" out from under the couch and out the door(at least she knew how to take care of herself outside). We lifted the love seat a couple of times, then she darted out and got under the couch :( The we lifted the couch and she went back under the love seat.
Finally, we lifted the love seat...I grabbed her by the scruff of the neck(while wearing an oven mitt) and got her out the door.
I feel bad that we couldn't keep her inside, but really didn't see another option. Then of course, today's continued nasty weather has me conflicted.
We have a couple strays that we've been feeding. A sweet little Bombay that we think may be a boy, and a Siamese/Oriental mix that we think is a girl(not sure haven't been able to get a definitive look).
The day before last I had apparently been sneaky enough or calm enough to pet the Siamese while she ate...the Bombay, not so much.
Last night, in the midst of our current storm, we tried to get them to come in from the rain...then Son #1 took the extreme measure of slamming the door behind the Siamese. Pandemonium ensued...and "she" jumped around the living room and finally hid underneath the love seat. While we were happy she would be dry, there were other things to consider...our cats for one, litter box behavior for another...basically, she couldn't just be in the house.
My genius sons and I spent the next 45mins trying to get "her" out from under the couch and out the door(at least she knew how to take care of herself outside). We lifted the love seat a couple of times, then she darted out and got under the couch :( The we lifted the couch and she went back under the love seat.
Finally, we lifted the love seat...I grabbed her by the scruff of the neck(while wearing an oven mitt) and got her out the door.
I feel bad that we couldn't keep her inside, but really didn't see another option. Then of course, today's continued nasty weather has me conflicted.
November Nor'easter...
No work or school today thanks to the big Nor'easter sitting on VA and the Outer Banks of NC. It's only 1000hrs and I've already had it with the kids...grrrrr.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 09, 2009
Sorry Movember...
...just couldn't do it this year. The onset of more grey whiskers and the reality of not being able to grow a decent moustache anyway, led to a clean shave :(
I should say :( for me, but :) others that have to see me day to day.
I should say :( for me, but :) others that have to see me day to day.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Moment of silence for Fort Hood victims and family...
Via the Emergency Network Messaging System:
As a mark of respect for the victims of the violence at Fort Hood’s Family Readiness Center on Thursday, November 5, 2009, the Secretary of Defense directs a moment of silence beginning 1434L(EST) Friday, November 6, 2009.
As a mark of respect for the victims of the violence at Fort Hood’s Family Readiness Center on Thursday, November 5, 2009, the Secretary of Defense directs a moment of silence beginning 1434L(EST) Friday, November 6, 2009.
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