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May. 15th, 2009 10:16 amI love this song anyway, but this version is just too cool:
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Apr. 15th, 2009 11:50 amI reluctantly said goodbye to a friend yesterday.
Friday afternoon, we got the call, "Carl's gone." Those words signaled the end of an era for the Town of Star City. Carl worked as the public works director here for 37 years. I don't think there was a person in this town who didn't know him.
More than being a co-worker, Carl was my friend. We'd frequently spend time each morning, 'solving the problems of the town'. It still hasn’t really sunk in that I'll never see him sitting at the end of my desk or calling me on the phone just to tease me.
I first met him when I worked at the bakery counter of the local grocery store. He and the other street guys used to come to our deli for lunch. He always wanted a cinnamon twist donut, but only if it was "fat". He didn't feel like he was getting his money's worth if the donuts weren't raised enough.
When I was hired to work here, I became (among other things) his admin support. I can't even say how many times he came to my office, carrying some torn, mud-stained piece of paper, apologetically asking if I minded typing him up a new copy. Or asking me to "call the sign guys-we need some STOP signs". Me and the sign guys-we're tight.
Anyway, I tried, as much as possible, to be positive when we found out about the cancer that would ultimately defeat him. I worried and badgered him to eat when he started to look too skinny from the chemo. And we always made jokes about how we were going to sit down and write a tell-all book about the town, since he knew all the gossip and I'm the one who writes.
57 years is not long enough. I want to rage and cry and scream, but Carl wouldn't want that-he wasn't that kind of guy. So I will remember him here, in my own little way, a tribute to one of the greatest men I've ever known. You were loved and you will be missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
In Memory of Carlton J. Davis
1951-2009
Friday afternoon, we got the call, "Carl's gone." Those words signaled the end of an era for the Town of Star City. Carl worked as the public works director here for 37 years. I don't think there was a person in this town who didn't know him.
More than being a co-worker, Carl was my friend. We'd frequently spend time each morning, 'solving the problems of the town'. It still hasn’t really sunk in that I'll never see him sitting at the end of my desk or calling me on the phone just to tease me.
I first met him when I worked at the bakery counter of the local grocery store. He and the other street guys used to come to our deli for lunch. He always wanted a cinnamon twist donut, but only if it was "fat". He didn't feel like he was getting his money's worth if the donuts weren't raised enough.
When I was hired to work here, I became (among other things) his admin support. I can't even say how many times he came to my office, carrying some torn, mud-stained piece of paper, apologetically asking if I minded typing him up a new copy. Or asking me to "call the sign guys-we need some STOP signs". Me and the sign guys-we're tight.
Anyway, I tried, as much as possible, to be positive when we found out about the cancer that would ultimately defeat him. I worried and badgered him to eat when he started to look too skinny from the chemo. And we always made jokes about how we were going to sit down and write a tell-all book about the town, since he knew all the gossip and I'm the one who writes.
57 years is not long enough. I want to rage and cry and scream, but Carl wouldn't want that-he wasn't that kind of guy. So I will remember him here, in my own little way, a tribute to one of the greatest men I've ever known. You were loved and you will be missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
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Apr. 6th, 2009 08:55 amDid everyone have a good weekend? Mine was lovely.
A friend of a friend contacted me about two weeks ago because the photographer she had scheduled for her daughter's wedding cancelled. She wanted to know if I'd be willing to do the photos, even though it was such short notice. Seeing as how I didn't have anything planned, I said OK.
Of all the weddings I've done (and I've done a lot) these were by far the best bride, groom and wedding party I've EVER dealt with. There was no whining about 'oh god, another picture' (even though the B & G PICK what they want in advance, this happens all the time) or wandering wedding party members or crotchety parents or feuding relatives. It was really a joy working with them. The church was pretty and well-lit (not always the case, I've found), the weather was beautiful, although a trifle windy and I ended up shooting eleven rolls of film. And yes, I'm an antique that still shoots film--digital just isn't crisp enough to suit me.
Sunday, I just lolled around in my jammies all day, doing laundry and stuff like that.
And now, alas, it's Monday. And it's supposed to snow today, WTF?
A friend of a friend contacted me about two weeks ago because the photographer she had scheduled for her daughter's wedding cancelled. She wanted to know if I'd be willing to do the photos, even though it was such short notice. Seeing as how I didn't have anything planned, I said OK.
Of all the weddings I've done (and I've done a lot) these were by far the best bride, groom and wedding party I've EVER dealt with. There was no whining about 'oh god, another picture' (even though the B & G PICK what they want in advance, this happens all the time) or wandering wedding party members or crotchety parents or feuding relatives. It was really a joy working with them. The church was pretty and well-lit (not always the case, I've found), the weather was beautiful, although a trifle windy and I ended up shooting eleven rolls of film. And yes, I'm an antique that still shoots film--digital just isn't crisp enough to suit me.
Sunday, I just lolled around in my jammies all day, doing laundry and stuff like that.
And now, alas, it's Monday. And it's supposed to snow today, WTF?
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Mar. 26th, 2009 04:20 pmCan someone please tell me exactly when the leaky roof on city hall became my problem? I've spent all afternoon calling roofers to see if anyone can come fix it. Which would be a resounding NO, in case you're wondering.
And ya know, it wouldn't bother me so much except, well, it's only been leaking (on and off) for about TWO YEARS. But this afternoon is when we decide that we've hit critical mass and it has to be! fixed! today! But could you find someone who can do an emergency repair who won't mind waiting to be paid? Cos we got no $$. *rolls eyes*
But, on the plus side of things: tomorrow is not only Friday but payday as well! I can sleep in on Saturday! I've written 1500 words this week, which is 1500 more than I've written at all recently(Thanks, Pip)! New Supernatural tonight!
And ya know, it wouldn't bother me so much except, well, it's only been leaking (on and off) for about TWO YEARS. But this afternoon is when we decide that we've hit critical mass and it has to be! fixed! today! But could you find someone who can do an emergency repair who won't mind waiting to be paid? Cos we got no $$. *rolls eyes*
But, on the plus side of things: tomorrow is not only Friday but payday as well! I can sleep in on Saturday! I've written 1500 words this week, which is 1500 more than I've written at all recently(Thanks, Pip)! New Supernatural tonight!
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Mar. 21st, 2009 07:38 pmToday is the birthday of my darling ![[livejournal.com profile]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
aire_blair. One of my favorite people, she's one of the first LJ folks I met in person.
Continue to enjoy you day, hon!
aire_blair. One of my favorite people, she's one of the first LJ folks I met in person.Continue to enjoy you day, hon!
Kindle Fic!
Mar. 17th, 2009 04:26 pmDid y’all know you can format fanfic to be read on the Kindle? If you did, don’t tell me since I already feel like I’m out of the loop. I didn’t even want one of the things, because I didn’t know that I’d ever use it that much.
Anyway,rakshi came up with the idea of having a comm devoted to fanfic for the Kindle. Much in the way that the idea of podfic has taken off, she hopes to do the same kind of archive with Kindle-ized fic. Link to the comm:kindle_fanfic
Right now, the comm mostly has fic from LOTR and LOTRIPS authors, but we would like the comm to reflect ALL fandoms. So this is a request for the phenomenal authors on my f-list: if you would like to have your fic Kindle-zed and archived on the comm, please let me know. NO ONE will have fic archived without their express permission. All headers, authors notes, etc that are included with the fic will be included in the Kindle file, although images are not recommended as they take up a lot of space. All authors will have their own area of the ‘library’. Even though Kindle is an Amazon product, Amazon DOES NOT know what is on your Kindle—they only have info about ebooks you’ve purchased from them. So there are no worries about Amazon knowing what’s been converted.
SGA:Atlantis! Top Gear! Supernatural! J2! Harry Potter! Bandom! Anything I might have forgotten! If you’re on my f-list, it kinda goes without saying you’re an excellent writer. We’d love to have your stuff for the Kindle!
Questions? Comments? Post ‘em here or email me. And pimp it out, people—just tell anyone interested to contact me orrakshi.
Oh, and if you don’t have a Kindle? Since the Kindle 2 came out, Kindle 1 is selling for a very decent price on Ebay. Just sayin’.
Anyway,
rakshi came up with the idea of having a comm devoted to fanfic for the Kindle. Much in the way that the idea of podfic has taken off, she hopes to do the same kind of archive with Kindle-ized fic. Link to the comm:kindle_fanficRight now, the comm mostly has fic from LOTR and LOTRIPS authors, but we would like the comm to reflect ALL fandoms. So this is a request for the phenomenal authors on my f-list: if you would like to have your fic Kindle-zed and archived on the comm, please let me know. NO ONE will have fic archived without their express permission. All headers, authors notes, etc that are included with the fic will be included in the Kindle file, although images are not recommended as they take up a lot of space. All authors will have their own area of the ‘library’. Even though Kindle is an Amazon product, Amazon DOES NOT know what is on your Kindle—they only have info about ebooks you’ve purchased from them. So there are no worries about Amazon knowing what’s been converted.
SGA:Atlantis! Top Gear! Supernatural! J2! Harry Potter! Bandom! Anything I might have forgotten! If you’re on my f-list, it kinda goes without saying you’re an excellent writer. We’d love to have your stuff for the Kindle!
Questions? Comments? Post ‘em here or email me. And pimp it out, people—just tell anyone interested to contact me or
rakshi.Oh, and if you don’t have a Kindle? Since the Kindle 2 came out, Kindle 1 is selling for a very decent price on Ebay. Just sayin’.
What's Your Personality Type?
Mar. 11th, 2009 03:57 pmScooped from laerwen and aire_blair:
Pretty spot-on for me, actually.
Sadly, I can't play with the hero website until later--too many people in my office.
laerwen and aire_blair:| You Are An ISTJ |
 You are responsible, reliable, and hardworking - you get the job done. You prefer productive hobbies, like woodworking or knitting. Quiet and serious, you are well prepared for whatever life hands you. You are conservative and down-to-earth. You hardly ever do anything crazy. In love, you are loyal and honest. If you commit yourself to someone, then you're fully committed. For you, love is something that happens naturally. And you don't need romantic gestures to feel loved. At work, you remember details well and are happy to take on any responsibility. You would make a great business executive, accountant, or lawyer. How you see yourself: Decisive, stable, and dependable When other people don't get you, they see you as: Boring, conservative, and egotistical |
Pretty spot-on for me, actually.
Sadly, I can't play with the hero website until later--too many people in my office.
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Mar. 9th, 2009 10:38 amF-list, I'm feeling vaguely dissatisfied today. I don't know what is wrong with me. Part of me just wants to rage about every little thing bothering me and the other part just wants to hide in a dark room.
Perhaps it is the time change. Or the weather--we went from hovering right around 10°F (last week) to 65°F (yesterday). And while I will be thrilled to see spring on the horizon, it is that time of year when it's impossible to know how to dress for work in the morning. Not helped by the fact that my office is either a sauna or a meatlocker.
Let's have some happies, shall we?
+new glasses. I've not had new glasses in like, 10 years. (I wear my contacts almost exclusively) So now I can give my eyes a rest in the evening and actually see the tv or computer. Whee!
+co-worker on vacation next week. She's so loud, so when she's not here, it's like a vacation for me (or at least, my ears) as well.
+afore-mentioned spring on its way!
+Steve Carlson in my iTunes.
What's making all of you happy this fine day?
Perhaps it is the time change. Or the weather--we went from hovering right around 10°F (last week) to 65°F (yesterday). And while I will be thrilled to see spring on the horizon, it is that time of year when it's impossible to know how to dress for work in the morning. Not helped by the fact that my office is either a sauna or a meatlocker.
Let's have some happies, shall we?
+new glasses. I've not had new glasses in like, 10 years. (I wear my contacts almost exclusively) So now I can give my eyes a rest in the evening and actually see the tv or computer. Whee!
+co-worker on vacation next week. She's so loud, so when she's not here, it's like a vacation for me (or at least, my ears) as well.
+afore-mentioned spring on its way!
+Steve Carlson in my iTunes.
What's making all of you happy this fine day?
Happy Birthday!
Mar. 6th, 2009 08:46 amIt is the birthday of one of my most very favorite people, Kitten shimmertree!
Thank you for the amazing worlds you and Tricky have created. Hope you have an outstanding birthday and a great year.
shimmertree!Thank you for the amazing worlds you and Tricky have created. Hope you have an outstanding birthday and a great year.
Hello people!
God, I really suck at keeping up, that's for sure. Then again, I lead the most boring life on the planet, so not much has changed. ha ha Anyway, this past weekend was a whirlwind of activity compared to my normal weekends.
Saturday evening, I met my best friend from high school, Dani, for dinner in Washington, PA. Her husband had company over and it was more testosterone than she cared to deal with. So we went to Max & Erma's for dinner and talked non-stop for about three hours. We don't get to see each other much anymore, what with work and her hubs/kids, so it was nice to visit.
Then I came home and about an hour later, my mom arrived. She usually comes down for the weekend about once a month and we do stuff around my house like paint and whatnot. So we stayed up late chatting and then got up early to be productive! And productive we were. We got a ton of little things done that I needed help with, like hanging pictures. I have no patience for doing stuff like that 'properly', so anything I hang always looks like a monkey has been swinging from it. HA!
After we were productive, we went into town to meet my friend and go to the movies. We saw "Taken" and it was very good! We were a little late, so we had to sit a bit too close. Which was fine, except for the car chases. Those were a little sick-making up close. But we all enjoyed the movie very much.
Then we went to the Olive Garden for dinner. And ate way.too.much. I had fettucine alfredo, my friend had lasagna, and my mom had the mezzaluna shrimp. And then dessert. Yummy!
Here, have a meme:
( Random Association Meme )
And last but not least, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my most very favorite Theresa,laerwen. I hope your day is great, darlin'!
Please picture a cupcake here, because LJ will not let me into my scrapbook. *shakes fist*
God, I really suck at keeping up, that's for sure. Then again, I lead the most boring life on the planet, so not much has changed. ha ha Anyway, this past weekend was a whirlwind of activity compared to my normal weekends.
Saturday evening, I met my best friend from high school, Dani, for dinner in Washington, PA. Her husband had company over and it was more testosterone than she cared to deal with. So we went to Max & Erma's for dinner and talked non-stop for about three hours. We don't get to see each other much anymore, what with work and her hubs/kids, so it was nice to visit.
Then I came home and about an hour later, my mom arrived. She usually comes down for the weekend about once a month and we do stuff around my house like paint and whatnot. So we stayed up late chatting and then got up early to be productive! And productive we were. We got a ton of little things done that I needed help with, like hanging pictures. I have no patience for doing stuff like that 'properly', so anything I hang always looks like a monkey has been swinging from it. HA!
After we were productive, we went into town to meet my friend and go to the movies. We saw "Taken" and it was very good! We were a little late, so we had to sit a bit too close. Which was fine, except for the car chases. Those were a little sick-making up close. But we all enjoyed the movie very much.
Then we went to the Olive Garden for dinner. And ate way.too.much. I had fettucine alfredo, my friend had lasagna, and my mom had the mezzaluna shrimp. And then dessert. Yummy!
Here, have a meme:
( Random Association Meme )
And last but not least, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my most very favorite Theresa,
laerwen. I hope your day is great, darlin'! Please picture a cupcake here, because LJ will not let me into my scrapbook. *shakes fist*
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Feb. 15th, 2009 11:57 amMeme thing, not!tagged by aire_blair
a) People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blog and replace any question that they dislike with a new, original question, and indicate that question by coloring it green.
b) Tag eight people. Don't refuse to do that. Don't tag who tagged you. I ABSOLUTELY refuse to tag anyone. You wanna do it, go for it! *note-stealing Erin's answer here; I hate to tag people.
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In other news, my life is boring. I have tomorrow off for President's Day, which is awesome. Going on a little shopping trip to Pittsburgh with my friend Dixie. And getting an eye exam finally, omg.
Hope everyone had a great V-day.
aire_blaira) People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blog and replace any question that they dislike with a new, original question, and indicate that question by coloring it green.
b) Tag eight people. Don't refuse to do that. Don't tag who tagged you. I ABSOLUTELY refuse to tag anyone. You wanna do it, go for it! *note-stealing Erin's answer here; I hate to tag people.
( Under Here )
In other news, my life is boring. I have tomorrow off for President's Day, which is awesome. Going on a little shopping trip to Pittsburgh with my friend Dixie. And getting an eye exam finally, omg.
Hope everyone had a great V-day.
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Jan. 19th, 2009 12:33 pmOMG, I cannot stop sneezing today. This cold can kindly BUGGER OFF now, thanks. I thought I was starting to feel better, but then when I got up Saturday, I seemed worse. No fair.
Weekend was fairly uneventful, seeing as how it wouldn't!stop!snowing! I watched a ton of stuff I had DVR'd and got that out of the way. I hate it when I get behind and then can't catch up. And OMG, Christian and that black wife beater at the end of Leverage? His ARMS, oh my god. *dies* I'd like to have me some of that. And you know what else I liked about the ep? He had his hair tied back for pretty much the whole thing. And he looks SO MUCH BETTER that way.
Also, Supernatural? Good lord, that was creepy. As Dean would say, "The supernatural I understand, it's PEOPLE I don't get." Jensen continues to knock his performance out of the park. But what I wanna know is, why in the hell were the walls of that house so thick? I live in a pretty old house and I'm fairly sure you can't walk around between the studs in my walls. Things must be different in Nebraska.
It is super, super quiet at my office today. Probably because people think we're closed for the holiday. But we get it as a floating day off, so we're here. But unlike a normal Monday, the phone isn't ringing off the hook. Yay! \o/
Happiest of birthdays to a great guy,rogerpittman! Hope it's a great one!
Weekend was fairly uneventful, seeing as how it wouldn't!stop!snowing! I watched a ton of stuff I had DVR'd and got that out of the way. I hate it when I get behind and then can't catch up. And OMG, Christian and that black wife beater at the end of Leverage? His ARMS, oh my god. *dies* I'd like to have me some of that. And you know what else I liked about the ep? He had his hair tied back for pretty much the whole thing. And he looks SO MUCH BETTER that way.
Also, Supernatural? Good lord, that was creepy. As Dean would say, "The supernatural I understand, it's PEOPLE I don't get." Jensen continues to knock his performance out of the park. But what I wanna know is, why in the hell were the walls of that house so thick? I live in a pretty old house and I'm fairly sure you can't walk around between the studs in my walls. Things must be different in Nebraska.
It is super, super quiet at my office today. Probably because people think we're closed for the holiday. But we get it as a floating day off, so we're here. But unlike a normal Monday, the phone isn't ringing off the hook. Yay! \o/
Happiest of birthdays to a great guy,
rogerpittman! Hope it's a great one!(no subject)
Jan. 9th, 2009 02:34 pmIn the spirit of the new year, I've changed my layout. First change in two years! Although I still love my Billy/Dom that broksgurl717 made for me, I wanted something a little lighter. I think this one from ![[livejournal.com profile]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
thefulcrum fits that requirement splendidly. I did manage to save the code from the one Kari did, so if I feel like going back to it, I can.
I am so very, very glad it's Friday. Y'all don't even know, OMG. Sometimes I feel like I'm being pecked to death by unfriendly chickens.
I have a ton of stuff I need to get done this weekend--someone want to come over and keep me moving with the poky stick? Because it's cold outside and I really want to hibernate, but there's so much that needs doing.
Hi, peeps, Hi! How are all of you???
broksgurl717 made for me, I wanted something a little lighter. I think this one from thefulcrum fits that requirement splendidly. I did manage to save the code from the one Kari did, so if I feel like going back to it, I can.I am so very, very glad it's Friday. Y'all don't even know, OMG. Sometimes I feel like I'm being pecked to death by unfriendly chickens.
I have a ton of stuff I need to get done this weekend--someone want to come over and keep me moving with the poky stick? Because it's cold outside and I really want to hibernate, but there's so much that needs doing.
Hi, peeps, Hi! How are all of you???
Navel-Gazing New Year's Meme
Dec. 31st, 2008 02:46 pmHappy New Year to my f-listies for whom it is already tomorrow!
Here's a bit of navel-gazing regarding 2008 under
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Have a safe and happy new year's eve, people. See you in 2009!
Here's a bit of navel-gazing regarding 2008 under
( Here )
Have a safe and happy new year's eve, people. See you in 2009!
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Dec. 29th, 2008 10:26 amYesterday, I drove up to Pittsburgh in order to visit with closet_hobbit, who is at her parent's for the holidays. We had a great time! We went to lunch and had some great Italian food, yum. Then we tried to go to a movie. Yeah, not so much--ten screens and there still wasn't anything we wanted to see. So we went and wandered around the mall for a bit. It was great seeing her--my only regret was that since it was Sunday, I couldn't stay too late (work today, dontcha know). But at least we got to see each other and that's the important part.
She asked me to let you guys know she has limited internet at mom & dad's, so she's missed a lot of LJ posts. So if anything important comes up, email or text her.
closet_hobbit, who is at her parent's for the holidays. We had a great time! We went to lunch and had some great Italian food, yum. Then we tried to go to a movie. Yeah, not so much--ten screens and there still wasn't anything we wanted to see. So we went and wandered around the mall for a bit. It was great seeing her--my only regret was that since it was Sunday, I couldn't stay too late (work today, dontcha know). But at least we got to see each other and that's the important part.She asked me to let you guys know she has limited internet at mom & dad's, so she's missed a lot of LJ posts. So if anything important comes up, email or text her.
Merry Christmas!
Dec. 25th, 2008 11:55 amTo all my wonderful LJ peeps-I love you guys. In whatever you may be celebrating, even if it is only Thursday, please have a wonderful day.
Happy Birthday!
Dec. 22nd, 2008 08:20 amHappiest of birthdays to the lovely laerwen! T, baby, I know this year hasn't been the best for you, so here's to being positive that the coming year will be better. I'm truly glad to count you as a friend and hope to get to see you in person again sometime.
laerwen! T, baby, I know this year hasn't been the best for you, so here's to being positive that the coming year will be better. I'm truly glad to count you as a friend and hope to get to see you in person again sometime.(no subject)
Dec. 10th, 2008 11:50 pmOMG, people, I SUCK. It is the birthday of one of my most very favorite people and I almost missed it!
My most darling Megwaqaychay, you were one of my first fannish friends and my journey to today would not have been nearly as great without you in my life. You're such a wonderful person and friend and I'll be the first one to stand up and say so. You have truly enriched my life in so many ways and I love you for that. (even though I still sometimes misspell your username)
Hope it was a great one and that you're enjoying your loot from Jungle Jim's. Happiest of birthdays to you!
My most darling Meg
waqaychay, you were one of my first fannish friends and my journey to today would not have been nearly as great without you in my life. You're such a wonderful person and friend and I'll be the first one to stand up and say so. You have truly enriched my life in so many ways and I love you for that. (even though I still sometimes misspell your username)Hope it was a great one and that you're enjoying your loot from Jungle Jim's. Happiest of birthdays to you!
Happy Birthday!
Dec. 4th, 2008 10:57 amOMG, *facepalm* My Google calendar indicates that I missed sweetzattack's birthday *hangs head in shame* I hope it was a great birthday, lovey! So glad to have met you and that we're friends!
sweetzattack's birthday *hangs head in shame* I hope it was a great birthday, lovey! So glad to have met you and that we're friends!
