They do this thing where I work called a PIP (see title), so if you're not performing well, instead of firing you, they demoralize you first with the pretty much impossible PIP process, but it gives you time to look elsewhere before being let go.  Most people see the writing on the wall and bail before they have documented proof the PIP failed.

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I keep putting off posting because I don't think anyone really wants to read about my drama, and most of the people who need to hear about it already have.  So this post is more for record-keeping purposes ( Read more... )

Today, my baby turned 18!  There were some days I didn't think he'd make it this far, either from his own actions or mine, but we both survived it ( Read more... )

Well, I made it a full 20 yrs of parenthood before I had to deal with this:

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Last night was another successful gathering with the theme "Family Dinner."

Eight people gathered at one of the usual venues, where we shared a lovely meal of appetizers - stuffed olives, cured meats, roasted almonds and a selection of beverages.

Salad was the first sit down course and gardenpriestess  blessed us with a fresh greek salad including goat milk feta ( ( Read more... )

I found a decent bookcase headboard at Home Concept yesterday on the way to get groceries.  That plus the heavy duty bedframe was way less than anything I'd been prepared to spend, so it was a win ( Read more... )

Rupert received most of his xmas present yesterday.  He's upgrading from a twin to a queen-sized bed ( Read more... )

I need to get some sleep.  Fitful rest last night, and out of the house by 0545 this morning.  Tomorrow I drive home, hopefully arriving by 1800, in time for the weekly ritual - the deck at Great Dane ( Read more... )

My son was pretty surprised when I laughed at his catz, and corrected his catspeak grammar.  Of course, he didn't actually change anything.  But still, I thought some of these were hysterical.

It's been awhile since I've done a food post.

Rupert announced he had become a vegetarian about 2 months ago.  He's not even eating ramen anymore, because we only found one flavor (mushroom) that is inoffensive.  It's been tough finding ways to keep him full.  He really dislikes the vegetarian options in the school cafeteria, so I tried keeping ( Read more... )