Category Archives: Miscellany

Why I am not on Neighborhood Watch…

Posted on August 11, 2018 by A Dreamer

Because I am not good at realizing there are crimes in progress… Last night at roughly 3:45 am, something woke me up. I am on call this weekend, so once I realized it was not the phone ringing, I decided … Continue reading →

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Another day

Posted on May 17, 2018 by A Dreamer

Another meeting where I realize I would be terrible at marketing. I lost count of the number of times I thought, “Wait, people are swayed by that?!” over the course of the hour. Then I got called out for good … Continue reading →

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Night Shift No More

Posted on September 3, 2016 by A Dreamer

So, tonight is my last night shift and it’s on to bigger and better things.  I found that working overnights did not suck and was easier to get used to than I would have thought.  (However, I am a night owl, … Continue reading →

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May 11 is National 3rd-Shift Workers Day!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by A Dreamer

I’ll admit, I didn’t even know it was a thing until this morning.  (Thank you CBS Sunday Morning for alerting me to this celebratory day!) I love that we have national days for pretty much everything, and especially this one … 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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An Open Letter to the Littering Assholes…

Posted on April 19, 2015 by A Dreamer

On my way home this evening, I drove my car down the somewhat hilly road that is the last “main” road before my neighborhood.  It’s a two lane road in a rather sleepy suburban area – but well traveled enough that it … Continue reading →

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$500 Million

Posted on February 11, 2015 by A Dreamer

Yes, the Power Ball lottery has gotten ridiculously high again.  I can’t help but sit and think about how much fun it would be to have that kind of money and give it away. You could help so many people in … Continue reading →

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Please: Do not be a racist, xenophobic asshole in my bar.

Posted on February 5, 2015 by A Dreamer

Before I start, if anyone would like to give me 1-3 years of living expenses so I can fully research, explore & document tavern & bar culture in the US, please click the link right below “Need To Email Me?” in the … Continue reading →

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Lord help me, I read the comments…

Posted on January 29, 2015 by A Dreamer

I know, I know – never read the comments on the internet.  Our local radio news station just posted an article on Facebook about someone who used to live here and is now wanted by the FBI on terrorism charges.  … Continue reading →

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It’s been that kind of a day…

Posted on January 23, 2015 by A Dreamer

If I’d read my horoscope first thing this morning, I might have just gone back to bed.  The first line was: Instinctively you’re able to deal with any situation or crisis talks.  Honestly, I didn’t want to deal with any situations … Continue reading →

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