Author Archives: A Dreamer

On Being An East Coast Padres Fan…

Posted on April 17, 2016 by A Dreamer

Ted Leitner, in the 13th inning of a night game (which is now in its 14th inning):  It’s getting late.. Me, on the East Coast:  YA THINK??!?! Thankfully I don’t have to be up in the morning. AND WE GET THE … Continue reading →

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Wow, Karma does work fast sometimes, doesn’t she?

Posted on March 20, 2016 by A Dreamer

Just hours after posting about *@#7@**#* kids in the workplace, I was up at my local watering hole.  One of the bartenders just recently had a baby.  At the end of the evening I looked up and saw his SO there and realized, … Continue reading →

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Parents, Kids, Baseball and Choices

Posted on March 19, 2016 by A Dreamer

If you don’t follow baseball, I don’t know how much coverage has been given to Adam LaRoche’s retirement outside the sports pages.  Long story short: Part of his contract is that his son is allowed in the clubhouse – the White … Continue reading →

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I’ll admit it – I lacked imagination.

Posted on March 16, 2016 by A Dreamer

At, least as far as the campaign of He Who Shall Not Be Named is concerned.  (I realize this lack of imagination does not bode well for any future writing career I may envision…) But I really didn’t see it getting to … Continue reading →

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OK Universe, you win.

Posted on February 9, 2016 by A Dreamer

In a naive or just plainly stupid move, I had great hopes about securing a position within my federal or county government.  Not a senior executive in charge of everything position – just a public sector position.  And I have given up. I’m not … Continue reading →

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It’s Superb Owl Day!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by A Dreamer

My Tivo is already working overtime with the Kitten Bowl, Puppy Bowl, and some quarterback dance off happening later. Most importantly, it’s the day where I can eat an entire batch of cheesy ranch bacon dip without guilt.* I have a lot … Continue reading →

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Am I the only one that thinks caucusing is a terrible idea?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by A Dreamer

Lord knows the media is excited about it, but I keep looking at the process and thinking, “Oh hell no.” I’m in Virginia – we have plain old primaries.  Regular polling place, regular voting hours, absentee ballots available and in-person absentee … Continue reading →

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What is the opposite of cabin fever?

Posted on January 25, 2016 by A Dreamer

  Whatever it is, I’m pretty sure I have it and I am thoroughly enjoying it.  It’s so nice to not have to go outside and shovel and I am happy to not go anywhere. Maybe if I’d not been … Continue reading →

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I have to tell you about my boots…

Posted on January 24, 2016 by A Dreamer

The last pair of Timberland’s I had lasted me 8 years.  Then I couldn’t find the style again last year when I needed to replace them (other than a custom order) – so I got a pair of Steve Madden’s … Continue reading →

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It Finally Stopped.

Posted on January 24, 2016 by A Dreamer

Around 11:30 last night, the snow finally stopped.  All in all, I’d say we got in the neighborhood of 30 inches. Between my brother and myself, we were out there 13 times over the course of 35 hours.  Thank god … Continue reading →

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