I don't usually create memes, but when I do, they are old school and make my children roll their eyes. Anyone else hear the screeching of the barn owl at dusk around these parts? … [Read more...]
I Forgot How to Go to Work
I went to work today for the first time in 5 months and it was like I have never had a job before. Yeah so like most of the rest of the world, I left my office on March 16 and I've been working at home ever since. Most of the time I approach it like an adventure. I can work … [Read more...]
Twas the Night Before School Starts
Twas the night before school starts, and all through the house... We were sweating our butts off so we piled into the car and headed for the beach. It's something of a tradition in our family, that I bully everyone into motion and we all drive out to the beach, where they have … [Read more...]
The Great Race of Agoura 2020
If a woman runs a cancelled 5K during a pandemic, did it really happen? Running a 5K is no small challenge for me. I hate running. Every step of the way, I think to myself "Why am I doing this?" which is why I listen to podcasts or audiobooks during my training runs to take my … [Read more...]
Now More than Ever
I shared this with my work group last week because it's been running through my head non-stop. Most of my colleagues are much younger, so I suspect they've never been treated to JCM like this: I was shocked to see that this song debuted in 1992. (It should be noted that … [Read more...]
Quaranteenth Birthday
I hardly ever blog anymore. I thought quarantine would be a great time for me to return to it as a regular thing, but I've been working harder than ever at my day job. While the activity for work is similar to before—organizing marketing and communications—the overall effect on … [Read more...]