I swear I'm going to have these Cowtown entries done before Christmas ( Read more... )

Yes, I will make the effort to blog.  I just finished my book club book for the month, which started off all right, a totally off-the-wall hilarious plot about writing which rings horribly true about the writing/publishing/reading industry today.  I'm not even kidding, I could relate to just about everything he lists as a thematic device guaranteed ( Read more... )

Wow, to quote those illustrious philosophers Calvin and Hobbes, the days are just packed.  I can't believe October is almost here, it's crazy.  I've been so busy all month it seems.  I was completely fixated on Cowtown, which landed in the middle of the month, so September has just been the build up and prep for Cowtown, followed by the recovery ( Read more... )

Evening, sports fans.  Apparently spring has arrived, now that the snow has started to dissolve almost entirely in the last three days (woohoo!), and we've now moved on to rain.  I should be listening to Holmes, it's supposed to be rainy for the rest of the week.  Sweet ( Read more... )

Rob's out of the office tomorrow and Friday, which means Brian and I are in charge of all rebilled cars.  This is a scary prospect, and I'm hoping that when people say, "Oh, Brian and Maggie are in charge," they really mean Brian more than me.  Mainly because I have almost no clue of what I'm doing half the time until Rob or Brian tell me it's ( Read more... )

So I voted today.  I have served my civic duty.  I really don't think this is such a bright idea, though, I mean, I have trouble deciding what shoes to wear on a daily basis, why would anyone want me to choose our next fearless leader?!  Granted I'm not the only voter, but I could seriously muck things up, I'm sure.  I probably have the knack for ( Read more... )

So it's Monday, and I managed to get off two hours early for working on Labor Day.  Double pay minus two hours of actually working!  I rule.  And Mom's back and doesn't look totally disturbed, so things must be somewhat better.  Still doesn't incline me to be pleased about my grandparents' lack of flexibility but whatever.  It really has nothing to ( Read more... )