And extremely jetlagged. And readjusting to a normal keyboard. That has to be my least favorite thing about France. The freaking keyboard with its q, s, a, z and w all mixed up. And don't get me started about the punctuation marks ( Read more... )

'lo all! The vacation continues to go well. Today there was a bit of drama in the morning with the prepubescent niece (I'm reminded of the_headhunter's request of her own prepubescent daughter--would you just get your period already?) but after that the day went swimmingly. We spent a jolly long time in the car going out to the Channel coast, to Arromanches, ( Read more... )

hello all! I a, venturing out onto the internet with the French keyboard, which confounds me at every turn. I'm also late hanging out the laundry, so must be quick. Having a lovely time here; the kids are fantastic. Rock climbing weekend was great, even with the jetlag. Saturday I just watched, but Sunday I climbed a bit. Going up is very easy; ( Read more... )

Check me out! It is 5:28, and I have finished the three tasks that absolutely HAD TO GET DONE at work. Now I just need to clear my cube up a bit and head off to meet Debbie for a celebratory glass of champagne and the ritualistic mailing of our first query letter. Then off home to get things in order there (or putz around because I'm not coming to ( Read more... )

Ah, I love anxiety dreams. They're so much fun ( Read more... )

Random bits of my brain ( Read more... )

Okay, I know I said I was going away, but there's one thing I had to take care of first.

baylorsr, my friend, this is for you. You know why. Apologies for any damage I've done to your Goodhobbits universe. For a bit of context, see It’s called... a lunchbox

Cheap Knock-Offs and Questionable Language:
( A Cautionary Tale for Hobbits )

Just a quick note to say that if you don't hear from me for the next five or so days, it's not personal--it's vacation! Not exactly sure what my access will be like, or my schedule. But here's one thing I am sure of:

I will not be at work!! And there's nothing bad about that.