We got the day off at work today in celebration of Cesar Chavez Day. So, I decided to celebrate by going shopping! First stop was at Linden Optometry. We start a new vision plan at work tomorrow. If I purchased a pair of glasses today, I can have them covered under my old policy. Then […]

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What happened, you ask? Well, 10 years ago today I walked through the doors of All Saints Church to take a temporary job helping out with Accounts Payable. I knew very little about the Church and certainly didn’t know much about non-profit accounting. My jobs in the past had all been with for profit companies. […]

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Once again Loki decided to do battle with another feline resident of the neighborhood last night. This time I don’t think he won. He came in bloody at about 10 pm last night and in obvious pain. After cleaning him up as best I could, I realized he needed to see the vet the next […]

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Did you ever wonder whether your pets understand when you say something to them? Lately Murphy has been demanding attention and/or snacks by sitting at my feet and “crying.” I tell him no, but he just keeps it up, knowing that I will either pet him or feed him — or both. Tonight I tried […]

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Baboos died yesterday. She was Patrick’s girlfriend Veronica’s dog. While I’ve never been all that fond of large dogs, Baboos was really special. From day one, she was extremely friendly and affectionate, so you couldn’t help but love her. Patrick has posted her picture on his website — link below to The Playland. How sad […]

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I can’t believe we’re having yet another hail storm! Not as heavy as last weekend, but hail nonetheless. And it’s really cold once again. Wet, cold and ice falling from the sky. It appears all my plans to work outside whacking bushes just ended. Well fuck.

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It’s Sunday morning — one of the days I can sleep in — and I awoke at 6:45 am. Laid back down for a few minutes until I realized I was wide awake! While I did go to bed a bit early for a Saturday (11:30 pm), I can’t believe I felt so alert and […]

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It snowed this past weekend! Saturday morning I woke up to pouring down rain. As the rain stopped and the sun shone through the clouds, I stepped out front and was amazed to see snow all over the foothills and mountains north of our house! It was unbelievably beautiful, but the temps in the 30’s […]

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What a rough week! I knew I had lots to do at work, but this week was brutal. Lots of unusual odds and ends in addition to all the regular stuff made for long, stressful days. In addition, I worked late at home during the early part of the week. Unfortunately, next week will be […]

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