Archive for May, 2006
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Connection Update
As it turns out, all the connection problems I’ve been having are due to a router going through a slow and jerky death. I can connect with my air card, which is how I’m making this update, but thanks to the intermittent glitches all day and the slower access, I’m behind on my work deadlines [...]
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Monday, May 29th, 2006
This Was A Holiday?
We just survived the most incredibly hectic holiday weekend! Six visitors in two days. R. is fit to be tied – exhausted and nervous — and threatening to beat me with her cane if I open the door again. Four visitors (who came in pairs in case you’re wondering who you are) were expected, welcomed, [...]
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Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Mike’s Reaction To “Strangers” in the House
Assume the highest ground possible.
Refuse to be talked down.
Don’t trust your brother when he says the coast is clear.
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Saturday, May 27th, 2006
Glitchy Access
Right now I have only glitchy access to the blog. An issue with my host’s SQL server. Should be resolved soon but I’m not going to try to upload a photo. I promise I’ll get something in place tomorrow if they have the mess cleaned up.
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Friday, May 26th, 2006
Conversation of Note, Chapter 2
On the very stroke of midnight I’m calling it a day but I have to share with you all the sequel to yesterday’s conversation of note.
ring, ring
“Hello?”
“Rana, this is the Empress.”
Silent, internal groan. “Hi Empress.”
“Thanks for finding the electrician. He called today.”
“But I didn’t . . ..”
“I knew you’d take care of it for [...]
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Thursday, May 25th, 2006
Come again?
Today’s squirrely conversation of note:
ring, ring
“Hello?”
“Rana this is the Empress.”
“Hi Empress, what’s up?”
“The electrician didn’t call me back. Do you know why?”
“Uh, no.”
“Oh, I thought since you gave me his name you might know why he isn’t answering his phone.”
Come again?
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Wednesday, May 24th, 2006
Waste Not
This was the second week of our new “bring the Movie Group to R.” strategy and I was pleased to hear her say about mid-day that she was looking forward to seeing everyone. I grilled fajita meat and the others brought the fixings for what turned out to be quite a feast.
We had intended to [...]
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Tuesday, May 23rd, 2006
Overheard: In The Shipping Place
Today I had to drop by the neighborhood shipping place to send a DVD off to my associates in England. I was waiting in line behind a woman whose dress and overall demeanor led me to believe she was hiding a tin foil cap in her huge handbag to block the high definition TV waves [...]
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Monday, May 22nd, 2006
Homeowners Hijinks
The lack of a Sunday Synopsis can be attributed to a surfeit of Homeowners Association Hijinks. It started with a call from the Empress – as most such incidents do. The secretary, R.A., submitted a questionable set of minutes from the last meeting (which I didn’t attend) and the Empress wanted me to look over [...]
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Sunday, May 21st, 2006
Snapshot Saturday — On Sunday
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My broadband has been blipping on and off for the last few days so I’m behind on everything, including my blogging. Mike says this is why his toys don’t need electricity. Synopsis Sunday to follow after a bit.
