Postcard from the Edge

Dar Williams earned her ticket fees last night. I just wish I could say the same of her opening act. I’d have probably been happier if I hadn’t rushed to get to the concert after work, but instead waited until the group who opened had done their thing. The opening act was some group called…

This is the Finkelstein Test. Follow along, boys and girls: 1. Make a fist with the fingers closed over the thumb2. While holding your hand in this position, bend your wrist towards the little finger.3. See area indicated in yellow in the diagram above? If you get a shooting pain there (which can be bad…

I’m up for a big job. A former veterinary school professor/mentor/friend has put my name up for the quality assurance position that has become available at Big City Veterinary School. This person would be responsible for auditing the lab to make sure it stays in compliance for its accreditation as a state lab. It is…

39. Field Behind the Plow – Stan Rogers This was written about the family farm, but it’s a story about pouring everything into a project with no guarantee of success. Nike’s “just do it” campaign becomes a shallow thing when you actually think about all the people in all the jobs across this world just…

I got the updated bill for my new car’s insurance today. My rates went up only $33/half year. I figure that isn’t too bad at all. I still haven’t heard from The Socialist’s agent, who I left a request with to get a quote. Supposedly I can do much better with his insurance. I’m not…

… and all through the houseThere was stuff needed doingAnd fires to douse. The stockings were hung on the mantel with careIncluding poor Warrior Princess’sAnd I don’t care if it doesn’t rhyme or scanCause I still miss her. Once again I am book wrapping for donations to the cat shelter, and once again it has…