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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Kindle 2 – Audiobook Controversy, Review
I’ve had quite a few folks ask me what I think of the Kindle 2, because I’m a huge advocate of the Kindle. Thanks to a friend, I’ve had an opportunity to use one. As a previous Kindle user…well, frankly, … Continue reading
Posted in kindling, that's how we roll in the shire
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We just won a trip to Mexico!
Or rather, my DH won a trip to Mexico, and he’s nice enough to take me along. To quote a desk clerk from the casino, he “had a shitload of entries” in the drawing for a trip to Quintana Roo … Continue reading
Posted in the world is waiting
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Thoughts on the Oscars
I’m writing this before reading anything written by anyone else on the topic, including my friends list and Google Reader feeds…even before reading tweets. I liked Hugh Jackman, to a point. Every now and then, he became cloying rather than … Continue reading
Posted in popculture
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Survivor Rules
Do not be overly affectionate with a woman who clearly isn’t inviting it. If you are overly affectionate, particularly if you lick said woman’s face, vote her out before she convinces everyone of what a horrible tooly creep you are. … Continue reading
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Grandma Update
Grandma RC passed away yesterday afternoon, around noontime. It had been kind of uncomfortable for a few days, because they really thought she was going on Wednesday (hence me flying out that night)…and then she was moved to hospice care … Continue reading
Posted in family
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My Zune Card
(a smaller version can be found in its permanent home, in the sidebar at right)
Posted in that's how we roll in the shire
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Hasty Road Trip
DH’s grandmother (his dad’s mom) has been in and out of the hospital (in MI) for the past 4-5 days. We’ve been getting regular status updates via e-mail, and as of this past weekend, it seemed like she was okay, … Continue reading
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Cruising to Alaska
I really really really REALLY want to cruise to Alaska. DH has little or no interest in it, however. I’ve looked into cruises, and I could take a cruise leaving from Vancouver toward the end of May (not ideal but … Continue reading
Posted in the world is waiting
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Not quite a dropout, just a drop
My new manager has earned my undying support. She went to HR, Finance, and a number of other teams on my behalf trying to get this school thing resolved. She even found a loophole in the wording of the agreement … Continue reading
Posted in win win (win)
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