Category Archives: Miscellany

Oh, car buying, yay…

Posted on June 9, 2021 by A Dreamer

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.

Posted on June 9, 2021 by A Dreamer

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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You made it to another Friday!

Posted on June 4, 2021 by A Dreamer

And I don’t know about you, but I am utterly knackered. Why are short weeks so damn tiring? Oh, because capitalism says you’re still gonna jam in 40 hours worth of productivity, holidays and “work life balance early quitting time” … Continue reading →

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8 AM meetings SUUUUUCK

Posted on June 2, 2021 by A Dreamer

But those are the joys of a team that is literally on opposite sides of the planet. Worse yet, I was the asshole that scheduled it, as my side of the planet apparently isn’t as keen on doing 9PM meetings. … Continue reading →

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Haaaaaappy Hump Day!

Posted on May 26, 2021 by A Dreamer

And I don’t know about you, but my workweek has been just as brutal as I predicted. But, a couple late nights early in the week look like they’re going to pay off and I shouldn’t have to work until … Continue reading →

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My brother is a *terrible* influence

Posted on May 24, 2021 by A Dreamer

Parked myself on the porch last night with a book (I AM READING AGAIN, YAY!) and a beer and all was JUST FINE until he showed up and then suddenly, it was a party, LOL. While I am not in … Continue reading →

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Oh, apparently *not* dead

Posted on May 23, 2021 by A Dreamer

Went out to the carport to work on Lily’s tunnel platform and as I got ready to sweep away the supposedly dead cicadas, I realized they were actually still among the living. Seems they were very new and hadn’t figured … Continue reading →

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The Angels Were Right

Posted on May 23, 2021 by A Dreamer

When God made humans and they said, “You took a perfectly good monkey and gave it anxiety.” I don’t remember any of the dreams I had this morning, but they were all anxiety laden. It would seem that the closer … Continue reading →

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Oh, happy weekend!

Posted on May 22, 2021 by A Dreamer

Thought there was a possibility I’d have to do some work this weekend, but after I alerted my dev to a problem yesterday, never heard back, so – we shall deal with that on Monday. YAY! Got my coffee and … Continue reading →

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OK, today is already off to a legit good start

Posted on May 21, 2021 by A Dreamer

My brother woke up at the crack of dawn and decided he wanted Starbucks and got me some, too!! YAY!!!! I’m still annoyed at this project at work, but somewhat less so after fully venting my spleen yesterday, so yay … Continue reading →

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