I don’t remember how old I was when it first happened. It was nothing I had planned, nothing I had even practiced. Suddenly, I was just…doing it. It was exhilarating. I remember feeling so free and happy. When it first…
Humor, Tales from the Office
The Slow and The Clueless
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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…
Humor, Nonfiction
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…
Humor, Nonfiction
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…
Music
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…
Humor, Nonfiction, Tales from the Office
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…