"...sound and fury, signifying nothing."
William Shakespeare, "Macbeth"
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Monday, August 29, 2005
Java
Starting Java soon. Need to know what book to buy. The summer class used
Java How to Program
Brian says it is bad.
Amazon recommendations:
Head First Java
Just Java
Java How to Program
Brian says it is bad.
Amazon recommendations:
Head First Java
Just Java
Friday, July 15, 2005
Wife
I'm a firm believer that EVERYONE should be entitled to having a wife.
Including me.
Husbands are only good for one thing. For everything else, GET A WIFE!
Including me.
Husbands are only good for one thing. For everything else, GET A WIFE!
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Gone
Indy did get laid off.
Bummer.
He and Tine had a lunch date today, but he didn't show. Apparently, he had an interview across the street with the fuse group, eventhough the job wasn't a great match. Noone knows the result of that.
Bummer.
I'm afraid that there will be many more bummers soon.
Bummer.
He and Tine had a lunch date today, but he didn't show. Apparently, he had an interview across the street with the fuse group, eventhough the job wasn't a great match. Noone knows the result of that.
Bummer.
I'm afraid that there will be many more bummers soon.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Glum
It is pretty glum around here. Layoffs have been announced, but they are withholding the notifications for some unknown reason(s). Tine is pretty worried. A couple others aren't. Most of the old-timers are worried about each other.
I don't take any comfort in anything that anyone tells me.
I don't want to be blindsided.
We may know by the end of the week. Others are expecting to know tomorrow.
No fun.
I'm already feeling the pain, no matter what happens to me.
I don't take any comfort in anything that anyone tells me.
I don't want to be blindsided.
We may know by the end of the week. Others are expecting to know tomorrow.
No fun.
I'm already feeling the pain, no matter what happens to me.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Birthday Blues???
I am having birthday blues? I didn't that was possible with me.
We are going to Vaccaro's for dessert "lunch" tomorrow.
No, what I'm really bummed about is that we only have 3 or 4 offers of help for our move this weekend. Bummed. Double bummed.
It would be so much easier if we had 20 people show up. But it certainly doesn't look like that is going to happen.
=(
We are going to Vaccaro's for dessert "lunch" tomorrow.
No, what I'm really bummed about is that we only have 3 or 4 offers of help for our move this weekend. Bummed. Double bummed.
It would be so much easier if we had 20 people show up. But it certainly doesn't look like that is going to happen.
=(
Monday, June 13, 2005
Takes Two to Tango
...and I don't want to, in this case.
I'm being countered on every point I give for justification of going to NVO.
I'm done tangoing.
Let it be as it will be.
I am weak when on the spot justifying a position. I think better later.
No more tango on this.
Done.
I'm being countered on every point I give for justification of going to NVO.
I'm done tangoing.
Let it be as it will be.
I am weak when on the spot justifying a position. I think better later.
No more tango on this.
Done.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Chesapeake Shakespeare
Chesapeake Shakespeare is doing weekend performances of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" in a park in historic Ellicott City during the month of June. Every Sunday performance is a "family performance." They have face painting and a "show before the show." You can bring your own chairs or blanket or use their chairs.
On Father's Day, they are admitting all fathers for free with a child of any age. I would love to do this, and I have emailed Tracy to see if they are interested. If I actually get tickets for us, then I will get the book and Cliff Notes from the library. They also have a version for kids. I will get that too.
On Father's Day, they are admitting all fathers for free with a child of any age. I would love to do this, and I have emailed Tracy to see if they are interested. If I actually get tickets for us, then I will get the book and Cliff Notes from the library. They also have a version for kids. I will get that too.
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Snubbed Again
The owners of the new house next door subbed us again yesterday.
Missy was playing in the backyard with the mini-football. It happened to roll across their new driveway into their front yard.
She ran over to get it.
They came driving (slowly) up the driveway. She waved to them, they drove slowly past, and then she ran back over to our yard.
When the lady got out of their vehicle, I called out, "Sorry about that!"
I don't recall if she even looked up, but she did respond, "That's okay."
I continued to stand there, hoping for a bit more discussion or something. Nope. She got her dog and walked straight into their house.
Oh well. I guess Blucky is right: It's easier this way. We don't have to try to be nice to them.
But it's my nature to be nice.
The other neighbor lady was out with the dog for a few minutes. We waved to each other and said hi. She appears to be pregnant. Probably their first.
Missy was playing in the backyard with the mini-football. It happened to roll across their new driveway into their front yard.
She ran over to get it.
They came driving (slowly) up the driveway. She waved to them, they drove slowly past, and then she ran back over to our yard.
When the lady got out of their vehicle, I called out, "Sorry about that!"
I don't recall if she even looked up, but she did respond, "That's okay."
I continued to stand there, hoping for a bit more discussion or something. Nope. She got her dog and walked straight into their house.
Oh well. I guess Blucky is right: It's easier this way. We don't have to try to be nice to them.
But it's my nature to be nice.
The other neighbor lady was out with the dog for a few minutes. We waved to each other and said hi. She appears to be pregnant. Probably their first.
Monday, May 16, 2005
Palm Trees
I brought in 3 palm trees this morning and hung them on my wall. All we need now is some sand, and this office will be a beach!
Friday, May 13, 2005
Not Interested
If the all trees are as tall as I am throughout the neighborhood and I can read my neighbor's newspaper while standing in my own house, we aren't interested.
Belief
It is interesting to see how showing belief in a person can dramatically change the tone of the conversation.
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Patent Agent
I want to be a patent agent!!! Requires good oral and written communication, technical skills, scientific background, dabbles in patent law and gets paid bundles!
I've got to find out more!
I've got to find out more!
Monday, May 09, 2005
He beat her to it
Bucko beat her to it. He wants a separation from Zody and he wants the kids. This is after he has signed the affidavit to allow her to take the kids to Sitarland at the end of this month, but it says this is allowed only if there is no dispute.
Zody got her two PI proposals and the one she CoI-ed. That's three. And money beyond August.
Now what?
Yikes.
Zody got her two PI proposals and the one she CoI-ed. That's three. And money beyond August.
Now what?
Yikes.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Bedside Tables
I'm going to order the matching bedside tables TODAY! I'm so excited.
Mom offered to pay for them for my birthday and our anniversary gifts. Wonderful. Now the Master Carpenter doesn't have to make them. And I can get them in the old color that matches the rest of the set. Yippee!
I called my most local EA and Mary was very helpful. I will call her back today and order 2 bedside tables. Fantastic!
This will "complete" our bedroom set. There are other pieces, but we don't currently have room for them. If I get the bedside tables, I will be thrilled. I wasn't sure I would ever get the set completed, especially after they announced the discontinuation of the color.
Next, a house with a master bedroom I can decorate. Burgundy and light gold? Maybe. Paint the walls something other than white. I hope. New bedding and matching window treatments? I double hope!
Mom offered to pay for them for my birthday and our anniversary gifts. Wonderful. Now the Master Carpenter doesn't have to make them. And I can get them in the old color that matches the rest of the set. Yippee!
I called my most local EA and Mary was very helpful. I will call her back today and order 2 bedside tables. Fantastic!
This will "complete" our bedroom set. There are other pieces, but we don't currently have room for them. If I get the bedside tables, I will be thrilled. I wasn't sure I would ever get the set completed, especially after they announced the discontinuation of the color.
Next, a house with a master bedroom I can decorate. Burgundy and light gold? Maybe. Paint the walls something other than white. I hope. New bedding and matching window treatments? I double hope!
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Kids to Work Day
I didn't know it was TODAY! Why didn't someone tell me? How was I supposed to know it was today?????
UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Monday, April 25, 2005
On to a Better Place
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Man's Godmother. She died Saturday, April 23, 2005.
For as sad as I am and for as sorry as I am for her family, I feel blessed beyond words to have known her and shared time with her. She was one of the most beautiful people I have ever known. She will be missed terribly by many.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. My hope is that they see that they, too, have been blessed. Blessed by her presence. Blessed by her love. Blessed by her faith.
I do take some comfort knowing that she is now in a better place and that her suffering has ended. I know with all my heart that her influence has not ended....
For as sad as I am and for as sorry as I am for her family, I feel blessed beyond words to have known her and shared time with her. She was one of the most beautiful people I have ever known. She will be missed terribly by many.
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. My hope is that they see that they, too, have been blessed. Blessed by her presence. Blessed by her love. Blessed by her faith.
I do take some comfort knowing that she is now in a better place and that her suffering has ended. I know with all my heart that her influence has not ended....
Faithful Tutor
I had no idea what awaited me when we bought our house in Scotts Valley. I was seven and a half months pregnant with our first child and was excited beyond reality to be buying a house in the city where I wanted to live and raise my family.
My labor started the day after my due date, and after our daughter was born, my husband returned home to notify family and friends and attend to the house. When he returned to the hospital, he informed me that a nice neighbor lady had offered to provide us dinner for our first evening home with the baby. I was very grateful for that simple gesture, since I had no idea how I was going to manage a new baby and everything else.
I didn’t know who this lady was, other than that she was the neighbor across the street, but she endeared herself to me instantly. I didn’t even know her name for the longest time, but I was sure to wave when I saw her.
My friendship with Carol Ann grew gradually. We were each busy with our many activities. I don’t remember exactly when it was that stopped identifying myself on the phone as “Elizabeth from across the street.” I was surprised when, out of the blue, she invited me to a “tea.” She said it was a lot of fun and I accepted. She was absolutely right about the tea.
It was easy to get to know her family. We saw each other come and go every day and the guys were soon sharing tools. Jamie was easy going and personable, eventhough my shy daughter would hide from him for years. She also grew up knowing Carol Ann’s son as, “Daniel My New Friend.” Not just Daniel. It was “Daniel My New Friend.” For years she called him that.
Around the time my daughter was turning two years old, Carol Ann told me about the most fabulous daycare down in Santa Cruz. I didn’t doubt her judgment, since I knew she had been a preschool and kindergarten teacher for many years. She certainly knew more about early childhood development than I did! She was absolutely right about the daycare.
Who would have thought that toilet training a grandchild could become the catalyst for creating a timeless keepsake? Carol Ann did. She showed me the book she had made from the story that her grandson told to her while he was doing his “learning.”
It was Carol Ann who offered us a week at their cabin at Hume Lake. She said it was an incredibly beautiful place. She offered countless times, before we finally accepted. We had no idea what we were missing. She was absolutely right about Hume Lake.
How is it that sitting in the street, watching Jamie bang on their race car while eating Popsicles can turn out to be so much fun? Simple. It was all Carol Ann. In a moment, she had created a Popsicle Party.
When it came time to consider a preschool for my daughter, Carol Ann was the first to recommend an outstanding preschool---the one she had taught at, of course! She told me of the wonderful curriculum they used and the great teachers they had. She was absolutely right about the preschool.
It was much later that we met Sherry and her family. Sherry’s first son is just a few months older than my daughter. Sherry’s second son and my son are a bit further apart in age, but that didn’t stop the four of them from playing together. Or trying to. We couldn’t help but like the entire family!
I was lucky enough to share meals with Carol Ann and her family.....
These tears are not tears of grief. They are tears of thanksgiving. I’m so thankful for being blessed to know Carol Ann. These are tears of being blessed to have been in the presence of someone so blessed. I only knew Carol Ann for a few years, but she has made an indelible mark on my heart forever.
Throughout my adult years, I have often been thankful for something and state it by saying, “I thank my lucky stars.” Luck had nothing to do with us buying a house on Estrella Drive. There was a star there waiting for us. And it was not in the name of the street.
Shine on, Bright Star!
I had no idea what awaited me when we bought our house in Scotts Valley. I was seven and a half months pregnant with our first child and was excited beyond reality to be buying a house in the city where I wanted to live and raise my family.
My labor started the day after my due date, and after our daughter was born, my husband returned home to notify family and friends and attend to the house. When he returned to the hospital, he informed me that a nice neighbor lady had offered to provide us dinner for our first evening home with the baby. I was very grateful for that simple gesture, since I had no idea how I was going to manage a new baby and everything else.
I didn’t know who this lady was, other than that she was the neighbor across the street, but she endeared herself to me instantly. I didn’t even know her name for the longest time, but I was sure to wave when I saw her.
My friendship with Carol Ann grew gradually. We were each busy with our many activities. I don’t remember exactly when it was that stopped identifying myself on the phone as “Elizabeth from across the street.” I was surprised when, out of the blue, she invited me to a “tea.” She said it was a lot of fun and I accepted. She was absolutely right about the tea.
It was easy to get to know her family. We saw each other come and go every day and the guys were soon sharing tools. Jamie was easy going and personable, eventhough my shy daughter would hide from him for years. She also grew up knowing Carol Ann’s son as, “Daniel My New Friend.” Not just Daniel. It was “Daniel My New Friend.” For years she called him that.
Around the time my daughter was turning two years old, Carol Ann told me about the most fabulous daycare down in Santa Cruz. I didn’t doubt her judgment, since I knew she had been a preschool and kindergarten teacher for many years. She certainly knew more about early childhood development than I did! She was absolutely right about the daycare.
Who would have thought that toilet training a grandchild could become the catalyst for creating a timeless keepsake? Carol Ann did. She showed me the book she had made from the story that her grandson told to her while he was doing his “learning.”
It was Carol Ann who offered us a week at their cabin at Hume Lake. She said it was an incredibly beautiful place. She offered countless times, before we finally accepted. We had no idea what we were missing. She was absolutely right about Hume Lake.
How is it that sitting in the street, watching Jamie bang on their race car while eating Popsicles can turn out to be so much fun? Simple. It was all Carol Ann. In a moment, she had created a Popsicle Party.
When it came time to consider a preschool for my daughter, Carol Ann was the first to recommend an outstanding preschool---the one she had taught at, of course! She told me of the wonderful curriculum they used and the great teachers they had. She was absolutely right about the preschool.
It was much later that we met Sherry and her family. Sherry’s first son is just a few months older than my daughter. Sherry’s second son and my son are a bit further apart in age, but that didn’t stop the four of them from playing together. Or trying to. We couldn’t help but like the entire family!
I was lucky enough to share meals with Carol Ann and her family.....
These tears are not tears of grief. They are tears of thanksgiving. I’m so thankful for being blessed to know Carol Ann. These are tears of being blessed to have been in the presence of someone so blessed. I only knew Carol Ann for a few years, but she has made an indelible mark on my heart forever.
Throughout my adult years, I have often been thankful for something and state it by saying, “I thank my lucky stars.” Luck had nothing to do with us buying a house on Estrella Drive. There was a star there waiting for us. And it was not in the name of the street.
Shine on, Bright Star!
Friday, April 22, 2005
Still Ours
...Unfortunately.
Our house in paradise is still ours. Thanks to the buyer's lender's mistake/screw up.
Escrow was supposed to close yesterday, but they didn't have the Title Deed in order. As a result, we are paying additional mortgage, property taxes and such for each and every day that escrow doesn't close.
Why should we have to pay????
I understand that sometimes things don't happen exactly according to the plan. But why do we have to pay for it????!!!!
#$%*^^$%@#@#$%&%^#%)&*^^@#$^^ Uggggghhhhhhhhhhhh.
Our house in paradise is still ours. Thanks to the buyer's lender's mistake/screw up.
Escrow was supposed to close yesterday, but they didn't have the Title Deed in order. As a result, we are paying additional mortgage, property taxes and such for each and every day that escrow doesn't close.
Why should we have to pay????
I understand that sometimes things don't happen exactly according to the plan. But why do we have to pay for it????!!!!
#$%*^^$%@#@#$%&%^#%)&*^^@#$^^ Uggggghhhhhhhhhhhh.