Tag: Holidays

A K.I.S.S. for Christmas

I had a draft about Christmas and the James Webb telescope, then saw the metaphor fall apart. I decided to give a K.I.S.S. and not the smoochy type because there are too many of you. The holidays were always hard for people and this year multiplied it for many more. I am taking an online … Continue reading A K.I.S.S. for Christmas →

When the Universe Throws You a 6’2 inch LifeLine

When someone asks me, 'How's work?' providing a response needs its own choreography. Our department had changed before Covid and during the lockdown, things accelerated as we shifted to online services. In short, we are stressed and what keeps me from going over the edge as everyone else was on that same edge. I ignored … Continue reading When the Universe Throws You a 6’2 inch LifeLine →

Music Monday: Vacation by The Go-Gos

It arrived. For the next two weeks I will sleep in, pamper myself, and take my mom to a morning appointment without worrying about arranging my work schedule. My mind already left on the Tuesday after the Civic Holiday/Terry Fox long weekend. I wish to call it planning, but picking the dates meant waiting four … Continue reading Music Monday: Vacation by The Go-Gos →

Scattered Drafts and Upcoming Appointments

I have a mental list of things to do over my holidays. I checked the 'Drafts' portion of my blog, and saw some entries to change/add/eventually publish. Stacks and Ranges will hit 400 posts very soon. I never imagined the last hundred, but I did read my early posts, and saw a some growth. Hope does … Continue reading Scattered Drafts and Upcoming Appointments →

T’was the Hours Before Battle Of The Five Armies…

I took a look at my post count. Counting this post, I have three to publish before the mighty 300. It's equivalent of an army of sweaty, half-naked Spartans, lead by this guy: who can give this guy: a run for his money in the beard-growing department. (Editorial Note: You can keep your Prince Charmings. … Continue reading T’was the Hours Before Battle Of The Five Armies… →

The Not-So-Terrible, Definately-Not-Horrible, Just Inconvenient Day With Technology

I have to admit the signs popped up as stupid ads offering me surveys and ways to fix my slow PC.  I have no idea how it happened, but it did.  Even the guy from Geek Squad says it happens as he had problems with his own computer.  To make a long story short, I … Continue reading The Not-So-Terrible, Definately-Not-Horrible, Just Inconvenient Day With Technology →

A Blog-Inspired Gift

My friend V told me the story about the strange looks given to her as she outlined her gift to me.  This came before I unwrapped the tissue paper, my first thought was alright.  My friends know me well, some of them too well, and V was no exception to either rule. "I told them … Continue reading A Blog-Inspired Gift →