Entries from April 2008

April 30, 2008

Bliss.

Outside, it is currently a cool 57 degrees.  The sun is shining, and there is a breeze blowing.  I took advantage of some time off and took the dog for a long walk.  We walked along our neighborhood walking trail, circling a lake and strolling through a tree-lined path.   It was amazing.  I knew I had [...]

April 28, 2008

Curse you, Alltel.

So, I’ve been searching for a job. A job babysitting children, that I can begin sometime in June. And this job search, it has not been successful. I’ve had a couple of emails, one visit from someone, and two missed calls. 
(But, in my defense, I’m not trying too hard because I still wouldn’t mind some [...]

April 25, 2008

Need more Helmet.

I heard Helmet’s Unsung on the radio the other day, and I realized that it had been too long since I had heard it last.  I consider it one of the classics, and I really should have it available to listen to more often.
A quick trip to YouTube showed me that Unsung is on Guitar [...]

April 24, 2008

Today’s lesson, courtesy of E and Paint.

I have some information for everyone.  Well, specifically, the person who was driving the black Chevrolet Monte Carlo on Hwy 70 this morning, but I think it also applies to some other people, so I will share.
Okay, here goes…
When you are making a u-turn — even on a green arrow — you must yield to [...]

April 23, 2008

Revelations.

I spent a good part of my time paying bills online yesterday afternoon.  It’s amazing that with just a few clicks you can manage to wipe out an entire paycheck.  Just clickety-click-click and POOF! 
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Also amazing?  One trip to the gas station and grocery store can wipe out the entirety of the other paycheck.  A weeks worth [...]