Last year at this time, it was safe to say I was having a mini nervous breakdown. Work was insane, especially with hours cut due to the furloughs imposed upon us by the moronic fiscally-conservative Governator. At the beginning of…
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Kid Bullshit Detector
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I think I’ve missed my calling in life. Over the last few years, I’ve really honed my bullshit detector specifically for anyone under the age of 18. I can credit my partner’s kids for helping me develop this skill. Early…
Fall of My Discontent
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The season of my discontent is nearing. I can feel it breathing down my neck, taunting me as I steel myself for the probable disappointment that awaits me. There have been glimmers of hope in the past, but I know…
Musical Musings – Heather Headley
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Some singers have such beautiful voices that hearing them can move you to tears. Heather Headley has such a voice. Many may know her from her broadway roles in The Lion King and Aida. I first heard her in Aida…
Revenge of the Technical Writer
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For the past several work days, I’ve been banging my head against my desk. It is not an attempt to get workers comp and it isn’t because I keep falling down or tripping. No, we are trying to upgrade our…
I’m a Boot Whore
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I have a confession to make. I love boots. And I’m not talking about your run-of-the-mill, admiration love of footwear. No, this love runs deeper. Given the proper economic circumstances, I would spend LOTS of money on boots. Brown boots.…
Musical Musings – Dancing Queen
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ABBA is a guilty pleasure for me. Yes, I have several of those, musically speaking. When I listen to them, I just can’t help tapping my foot, and if alone, busting out some ridiculous dance move.”Dancing Queen” in particular holds…
Bipolar is an Evil Disease
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My partner is bipolar. She’ll be the first person to tell you that it is an evil disease. I can’t tell you what it is like to have a mental illness that can cause you to do and say things…
Prop 8 – Equality in America (Terms and Conditions Apply)
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“If you are heterosexual, you can enjoy the benefits and rights of a civil marriage.” That’s the disclaimer that opponents of gay marriage would like to see placed in the Constitution. I’m waiting for them to start running ads like,…
Musical Musings – You’re Breaking My Heart
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I’m feeling a bit silly today. Instead of posting about a song that has some tremendous emotional value to me or holds precious memories, I’m posting a song that makes me smile and laugh whenever I hear it. Harry Nilsson…