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November 25th, 2009
03:55 pm - Well...
...I just got "Anglo-Saxon Studies in Archaeology and History 14," so I'll have something to read tomorrow.
As much as I hope has or has had a safe, happy Thanksgiving, there is part of me that wants to rebel. Sure, stuffing yourself with the traditional turkey, etc...is all very well and good...
...but there's part of me that wants an alternative. Something like, well, pizza and chinese food. Or maybe sushi.
I know. Weird. but there you have it.
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10:02 am - The Wednesday...
...before Thanksgiving is being slow for me this year. Patrikia and I aren't really doing much, since I have to be at the Salt Mine Shaft today and friday. Do I mind? Not really. Consider my mood, "working" isn't a bad place to be.
I must remember to bring a memory chip Friday.
I hope all your Thanksgivings are uneventful and happy.
As my shrink said last night, "We all have something to be thankful for."
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November 24th, 2009
08:19 am - Seeing as...
...today is probably going to be fabulously, aggrevatingly, BORING, please feel free to ask 3 questions. 5 is too far to count.
Current Location: Proust's Brain
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November 23rd, 2009
03:01 pm - Thinking about food
CBS Sunday aired its annual (or so they say) food episode yesterday. Two stories got me to thinking about the following:
1. A hamburger. A "pattie" made of about 1/3 pound of beef, 85% lean, spiced with garlic and chicpolte, cooked in a very hot pan with (fake) cheese and mushrooms; served on a toasted kaiser roll, with maybe a slice of tomato. French fries with ketchup & malt vinegar. And a good beer.
2. Baked mac and (fake) cheese. A combination soy mozzerella and chedder mixed with a little Silk and mushrooms, with a bread crumb topping, baked at about 325 for about 30 minutes.
The thing about these food thoughts is that I was unimpressed by the attempts to make such stuff gourmet (edited on demand) and up-scale. A burger is a burger. Why in the name of wonder try to make anything more than what it is? A burger is not prime rib. Mac 'n' Cheese is not Cassolet. I like both, but each for their own attributes...
Mixing such stuff is sign of the down fall of our civilization.
Current Location: Not eating
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09:57 am - The weekend in review.
I think the best thing I did this weekend was bring Authorization Form and pens to 100 Minutes War...they were well-used. I must bring more pens. I think the worst thing I did this weekend was bring my practice shield to 100 Minutes War: I don't have the strength (yet) to use it (it being a center-grip round shield) for a prolonged period of time. Also, I got a sinus headache while fighting. I quit after about 30 minutes; that was personally disappointing.
Perhaps due to my revery of being bureaucratically prepared, I pointed out to the Royalty and other duly appointed powers that be, that Bhakail Yule plans to have a tournament...and that it would be a good time to have the wanted 5-man melee tournaments. I spent some time, yesterday, trying to contact the Baron of Bhakial. I understand putting a controlled email address on the Barony Website--but I really do need to speak with His Excellency about this...honest.
Still many thanks to Roger Stockton for giving me a ride.
Sunday was spent recovering from Saturday. I swept leaves, called my mom, and took a nap. In the evening, Prissbatty, Hippie, & Squire Bongo came for a visit. We had pasta. It was good.
This week, of course, is supposed to be abbreviated. You know, the holidays always look abbreviated because we don't have to go to our jobs. This does not mean they're not work...and the stress that goes along with it. Anyone up for a martini and a valium. Not a good combination, I'm told, but then again, what the hell is it about visiting family (and the idiotic politics therein!) that makes this a good thing?
Current Location: work
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/sad.gif) drained
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November 20th, 2009
12:44 pm - Hunting and Gathering
This morning's usual expedition of finding info-quarry was delayed by the need to find and bag other, more obscure and differently located targets. The hunt bagged 6 targets, when only 5 were expected. The best part about the unusual circumstances was visiting my HunnyBunny, Patrikia, this morning.
I did not get to go fighting last night due to Snafu J. Fubar, however there's hope that I will be at 100 Minutes War tomorrow. If not, appartently, some my gear will be attending. Stop by and say hello...
I am glad this week is just about over.
Current Location: Salt Mine Shaft #26
Current Mood: ?
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November 19th, 2009
03:50 pm - Is it over?
If the morning was quiet, then the afternoon isn't being so. The result of all this chaos and noise is that tomorrow I get to go to Drexel University's library to copy articles.
Sigh.
I sometimes think it's not that I'm the only one here who can do the work, it's just that I'm the only one nuerotic enough who thinks the work is worth doing within the ridiculous paradign set. What really needs to be done is someone needs to tell the person who wants all this to get a life and have some consideration. This person, however, will not be me.
But sh*t rolls down hill, folks, and our ability to fling it back up is serverly limited.
Current Location: planning
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/blah.gif) blah
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10:12 am - Thursday
I slept through the night, with the help of chemicals. Not powerful chemicals, mind you, but you have to be careful about these things. I needed the sleep.
Right now, all is pretty much quiet. The time being only around 10 AM is probably the explaination for this. Folks don't get moving around here for a little long. Right now,many of them are reading and trying to plan their day. erg. meh.
Tonight, I get to go fighting. I wanna keep it relaxed tonight, because I'm going to 100 Minutes War, where I can be more intense. For once, the weather promises to be almost ok.
Meantime, the demands of Salt Mine Shaft #26 are primary, right now. My supervisor is stuck at a meeting, which is to say a politics play. The rest of the morning after I get off desk duty, will be trying to keep all together, and having another cup of coffee.
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November 18th, 2009
05:29 pm - Up,Down,Left, Right.
...and the hits just keeping, folks. Today was one for problems, real or percieved, to be solved. The worst of it really wasn't a problem for the department or me; the problem was the patron, who seems to think inventing problems for everybody else is her karma. The book is on the way; I'm sorry that we did not order it from the library you thought we should, never mind the fact that you didn't tell us that. No, I am not psychic. I'm nuoertic, thank you very much.
That is the day I'm having. I have some 40 minutes of this day left before I can go home, eat, and then try to hide under the covers.
I honestly fear tomorrow.
Tomorrow will be full of other people with problems. And while I can solve a lot of them, I'm sorry to imform you that solutions take their toll. I really don't care what you happen to think the solution should be--I'm paid to know better. I'm paid to use my knowledge, and I work hard when I'm using it. If I goof, I own-up, and then fix it; if anybody else in my department goofs, I sometimes fix that as well. That's my job; please be so kind as to let me do it, and stop pestering me with your incessant need for control. You turned to us and asked for help--I can not help unless you let me.
Current Location: Service Hell
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/classic/angry.gif) aggravated
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10:44 am - Random Question...
Does anybody think Speedy Gonzales drank Mexican espresso?
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09:40 am - Last night...
First, I went to have my chips adjusted. On the way, I check out "America's Best Eyeglasses." Their selection of frame was a little lacking, but the deal, at least as advertised, looked good. I need new glasses, since the old ones are looking...old.
Patikia had dinner waiting when I arrived home. Thank you. It was good.
The rest of the evening was watching television. Unable to watch NCIS (bad reception), we watched "Madagascar Christmas," which had its moments..."I'm tired of your reindeer games" now has a new meaning, and Santa in the conga line was, well, amusing.
At about 2 this morning, I had to go use the loo. When I returned, feline god Ambush had, of course, taken my place in the bed. This was a cause for serious godly adoration. The funny thing, when I was done doing almost the exact same thing a 6 this morning--there again was Ambush. Learned response, anyone?
Current Mood: awake
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November 17th, 2009
09:49 am - First of the year...
... and it's cruel, in its way. I've had the first college student despritately trying to get this book so they can pass a course. Yes, I can find the book. Yes, I can order the book. No, I can't get you the book tomorrow; ILL takes 10 days to 2 weeks...
It's cruel. Really. I can find the solution, but I can't solve the problem.
Of course, one might ask, "what is the real problem? The Student who can't get it together quickly enough? They deserve to fail." Ok, you tell that to the student/patron in question, and watch just how quickly you get written-up for bad public service...telling the truth is not always desireable. Lying maybe worse.
Like I said, it's cruel.
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November 16th, 2009
04:08 pm - 3:57
That's the time. I'm sitting here, with most of the day's work done. Little things/chores will come up, but I'm pretty much done. I have another hour before leaving.
My injured finger hurts. So, when I type, it's a bit of a chore, and I am not a good typist. The hurt finger makes this process harder. The week ahead is filling up with activities. A Dr. appointment tomorrow night for continued chip adjustment. Practice on thursday. 100 Minutes War on Saturday. All in all, busy.
Part of me wants to fight on Saturday. Part of me feels that there won't be enough marshals, and I'll wind-up marshalling. Look, I don't mind marshalling, but sometimes I like to fight. Ya know? Really. Honest. I may not have the prowess that I did a couple of years ago, but playing every once in a while still has its moments. And before winter sets in and folks go into fighting hibernation, I would like to swing stick just one more time.
Current Mood: Blank
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10:00 am - Little things...
This weekend was full of little things with larger effects.
Shopping on Saturday was limited to groceries and a shevling unit from Lowes. I pinched my finger putting together the shelving. I am now wearing a pussy-cat band-aid. Saturday was pretty dismal: cold, gray...you know, like Novermber in Binghamton.
Sunday was full of finishing, doing projects on a lovely day. I finished my "coat of plates" and putting chin-strap in the Pembridgesque helm. I'm tempted to try it out at 100 Minutes War, but I don't know. I also spray-painted a couple of boxes for Patrikia for Christmas Gifts, and did a couple other, smaller projects.
I napped both days.
With the holidays in the offing, I have begun to think about them. Thanksgiving won't be too bad. I have to work friday, and visit someone that Saturday.
Christmas, otoh, has a lot of undercurrents this year. My family (mom, brother, sister with husband and niece) has been through the ringer. For these reasons, Christmas might be simply a meal followed by conversation, etc. The exchanges of gift, if there are any, will be in token only, and probably practical all around.
Current Mood: busy
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November 13th, 2009
09:39 am - Particularly tired.
Maybe it was all the walking. Maybe it was the cold, rainy weather (I mean it is November, after all). Maybe it was having my chips adjusted. Maybe it was just all 3, but last night I was bone tired, and this morning I'm not much better.
One of our Feline Godz, Ambush, has decided that I am the designated warm body. I awoke a 3:15 AM to find him laying on my feet. He accepted adoration in the form of scritches--he purred. I expect as the winter come on, the other Godz will follow suit.
This weekend is going to be busy: groceries and various other shopping projects--new walking shoes for me. A pair of the old shoes have been worn so much that parts of the sole is no longer there.
Sunday will be dealing with other stuff.
Current Location: Inside
Current Mood: busy
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November 12th, 2009
09:26 am - The 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month
Like all civil servants working for the Municipality of Oz, I had Veterans Day off. I sometimes think I'd trade the day for better treatment of the veterans. After all, the 11th is about them, but should we citizens get a day off for their work and scarifice? This is one of the reasons why, I suspect, city workers are considered merely advanced welfare recipiants. "You're paid to sit there and goof-off, while we pay your salary. I work hard for the money I give you! Do something!" Of course, most of the time, you don't see what we do.
Anyway, yesterday was mostly spent indoors, out of the wet. When it wasn't raining, I fixed my tear-drop shield. The rest of the time I read and moved boxes. Our living area has more room. This is a good thing.
Today is wetter and colder; the pedestrian commute was ok. I followed my mother's advice, and wore a sweater.
Current Location: The Welfare State
Current Mood: Achy
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November 10th, 2009
04:01 pm - Semi-random thoughts...
In wine, there is truth.
In beer, there is experience.
In the martini, there is an olive.
Of course, none of this makes sense, but, then, after a couple of martinis, you wouldn't make any sense either...
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10:32 am - Not Much
That is what I did last night: not much. Had pasta for dinner, pumped a little iron, and watched the tube. "Antiques Roadshow" was ok. "The American Experience" episode was about the building of the Hoover Dam, sometimes called the Boulder Dam. Actually, the documentary was about the politics of the dam--the naming, the funding, and the building of the damn thing. I didn't watch all of it, but I did think, "Gee, what an opportunity for a graffittist..."
Septa, the folks who bring you from point A to point B (and who were not working last week), has annouced a rate hike set for next year. They claim that this increase has nothing to do with the new contract. I think they're shovelling the bovine goo with a front end loader in this...I'm still walking to work.
Tonight will probably be more iron pumped and watching NCIS, or PBS, depending on which comes in, if at all.
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November 9th, 2009
09:48 am - Looking Back, Looking Ahead
First, the weather was great this weekend. This ment I could work outside without too much discomfort.
Saturday was spent doing a little cleaning and helping a novice pad and strap his helmet. I also helped him put together his first sword. A sucessful day. Patrikia spent the day working at UPenn with Alumni and was wiped out and sore when she arrived home.
Sunday was spent working on various projects. I could not watch "CBS Sunday Morning" due to bad reception. Arg. Mostly I worked on a coat of plates, and so the project is three-quarters done. Pounding rivets is very theraputic, btw. I then swept leaves (the back is paved with bricks) and bagged them, and eventually, cleaned out a couple of cat boxes. Our new cat, "Smash," has decided that our laps are acceptable. Karma has been kept.
The week ahead.
--Today my brother starts his new job. Prayers, positive vibrations would be appreciated.
--Wednesday the Veterans Day. I have the day off.
--Thursday I have a Dr.'s appointment. So much for fighting.
--Next weekend will be busy.
--I'm trying to arrange a ride to 100 Minutes War. I might actually fight. It all depends upon need.
--Thanksgiving will be quiet this year...I have to work the next day.
--Relatives are already making Christmas noises.
Current Mood: awake
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November 6th, 2009
09:42 am - The Weekend
Yesterday's B-Day commenoration was finished by going to fight practice, and actually fighitng. I need to do more of this. Btw, I fought with the center-grip round shield. Not bad. I will continue, even if I'm a little sore/stiff.
Tommorrow, Patrikia will be working at an Alumni event. I will be sweeping leaves, and helping a novice pad his helmet. The weather's supposed to be good, so this should be pleasant. I have other projects as well to do. Sunday will be for moving stuff around, and making order from chaos. I'll have coffee, too.
Current Location: Planning.
Current Mood: awake
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