Today started off not too bad. Until I got into work. I was earlier than I normally am. But I was unable to log into my computer. Didn't get in until AFTER 11:30. That's right I spent over half my day sitting around... but WAIT THERE'S MORE ( Read more... )

Meme from ladymurmur She gave me 7 random (or sorta random) words ( Read more... )

This really resonated with me so I thought I'd share it.

Remember, our courage doesn’t always roar aloud. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, “I will try again tomorrow.” -- Marc Chernoff

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I've been dreaming for years about going to the UK ( Read more... )

I just learned yesterday that someone I knew back in Vermont when I lived there and was a Police Explorer got arrested.  He'd been drinking and fired a shot gun in his parent's house.  Nobody else was there and there was a stand off with the cops but he did surrender and is on a psych hold.  He's been dealing with depression ( Read more... )

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I like meat.  But since Thanksgiving time even watching someone debone a chicken or something pretty much grossed me out.  To the point where I think about becoming vegetarian.

           A couple of weeks ago swords_and_pens gave me this look when I mentioned I had never read "The Three Musketeers".  Well, I finished it last night.  Yeah, kinda boring really.  For once the movie (the 1973/74 Michael York) was MUCH better than the book.  They rarely seem to have any action, mainly talking about money and women.  The ending was also ( Read more... )

Ok, I'm toying with Pennsic this year, even if it means missing most of WW.

What do people suggest I start doing now to get ready that even if I don't go wouldn't go to waste? What should I have for clothes/gear?

Pennsic "virgin" wants to know!