Monthly Archives: June 2021

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Ohhh…

So, I was thinking yesterday that I wanted the pandemic to be over so everything could stop being utterly exhausting. Then I remembered – it’s not so much the pandemic as it is just living under extreme capitalism in America. … Continue reading

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Got wheels.

And I think it will be another 18 years before I do *that* again. Even w/the bank “car buying service” – still a massive, stressful, exhausting hassle. But it’s done, I have a lovely car with 4WD, a sunroof, a … Continue reading

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Is it 6PM yet?

This week has been utterly exhausting. On the car front – I think I have found the exact, EXACT car I want through the bank’s buying service – color and everything* – in stock, very good price – so I’ve … Continue reading

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I am so tired.

I need it to be…let’s say two Friday nights from now at this point. By then the car stuff should be done. Another dealership has entered the mix – and of course, now I’m worried they’ll both be pissed off … Continue reading

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Oh, car buying, yay…

The plan – and mind you, this was a pre-pandemic plan – was to acknowledge that the Jeep would not last forever, open a specific “new car” account and start putting money aside, which I did over a year ago. … Continue reading

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Pour one out for the Jeep.

So, the check engine light came on in my car. Then went off. Then came on again – caught the code, throttle position sensor. Made the appointment to take it to the shop. The light went off again. The shop: … Continue reading

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It’s a very small miracle

that I am awake and semi-functioning for the 7:30AM meeting. GO ME. Then the 8AM meeting. Hoo boy that is gonna be fun. A higher up had the FUCKING AUDACITY to IM me at 10 last night suggesting we skip … Continue reading

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It’s Primary Day in Virginia

And I must admit, I am not enthused. We have a dizzying array of exceptionally qualified candidates for Governor/Lt. Governor/Attorney General, and it’s going to end up being three white guys, because…well, we all know why. Doesn’t help that 90% … Continue reading

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Thanks, Capitalism!

And shitty worldwide governance. Can’t think of another reason we’re looking at a week of 90º weather AT THE START OF FUCKING JUNE. Also just woke up in a bad mood, which is an awesome omen for the week as … Continue reading

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