A lovely weekend, when pcitizen decided to come stay for the duration. Went to the market for veggies, fruits, flowers, and friends; watched a movie with bogo; played poker with most of the gang; and dealt with some business, even clearing my inbox down to a mere dozen messages ( Read more... )

Okay, so it's largely a Harry Potter reference, indicating my reliance on things I'd feed my nephews, but Mars is bright lately. I've been tracking its progress across the sky, and no matter where it hangs, Mars can be seen even with my aided and still inadequate vision ( Read more... )

Back from visiting with an uncle. Really want to write an accurate description of the trip, but already I'm filtering details, struggling with the question of whether it's really worth it to try and diffuse all the anger ( Read more... )

Past

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Last Thursday, I got a call from the Glam inviting me to go sailing with folks from last year's fourth of July weekend. Since they were really nice people, put on a huge spread for the starving sailors, and oh, yes, had a boat, I said yes. I was a little hesitant, because I haven't been in the best mood of late; but there are few things that cheer ( Read more... )

After many hours of clearing email, I went back to work. While this may sound strange, the real reason was the music. It's the Summer of music again, and tonight was the only jazz band on the entire docket. I had to go. It was mostly traditional jazz, but I bopped my head nonetheless. Damn you, you people who taught me to appreciate jazz and all ( Read more... )

Today I had a deadline. IAC people are coming to stay with me a night early and in the volume (+3) I expected, but Reg won't be with them. Instead, a young guy I scarcely know will be taking her place. In honor of this deadline, I cleaned ( Read more... )

Thinking about cleaning my house is wearing me out. Time to make some coffee.

19:35:43 < fjarlq> I noticed last night before going to bed that it was up to bug 99972 or something... so I knew today would be the Big Day.
19:36:00 > This just happened today? I didn't get that part.
19:36:05 < fjarlq> Oh... yup.
19:36:19 > Red letter day, if ever I saw one. :)
19:36:29 < fjarlq> Bug 1 was filed January 8, 1993 ( Read more... )

My brother was working a music fest, High Sierra, and since this is practically in the neighborhood, I made arrangements to go. Camping, music, a family visit, sounded like a lovely time to be had.

Day Onestarting from notes taken on day two @ ~12:15pm ( Read more... )