This evening I went through on-line job listings. I saw an opening that looked interesting with a non-profit poverty relief organization. Hmm, said I — this could be cool. So I started their application process. Upload the resume? Check. Fill out contact information? Check. Then they wanted to test some basic reading comprehension skills. Hmm,Continue reading “On An "Oh, Shit" Moment”
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On a Sign of the Apocalypse
My grandmother is watching The O.C.. She wanted me to sit down and watch it with her. I think I’d rather stab my hand repeatedly with a fork than watch The O.C.. Is this what my life has been reduced to?
On The "Me Meme"
Snagged from Lisa, “The Me Meme!” Part 1: The Birth of You Were you a planned baby?: No. Were you the first?: Yes. Who was present at your birth?: I really have no idea. Not something I’ve ever wanted to know… Were your parents married when you were born?: Yes, but only by six monthsContinue reading “On The "Me Meme"”
On Cold
Screw it, said I. While my grandmother took her nap I turned on the furnace. I'm tired of being fucking cold all the time. I swear, it's been warmer outside the house than inside. Just yesterday my grandmother complained about being cold. “We could turn on the heat,” said I. “No,” she said. “We neverContinue reading “On Cold”
On Headaches
Frelling migraine. I want to stab myself in the head. And, stolen from a good friend of mind, a science fiction meme! You scored as SG-1 (Stargate). You are versatile and diverse in your thinking. You have an open mind to that which seems highly unlikely and accept it with a bit of humor. NowContinue reading “On Headaches”
On Laundry
Yes, my grandmother had conniptions because I did laundry today. I didn't care. It was breezy. It was warm. I love the smell of dress shirts when they come in off the line. And I'd forgotten how good a Guinness Extra Stout can be. I'd gotten so used to drinking the Guinness Draught that theContinue reading “On Laundry”
On Arguing with the Grandmother
Today was gorgeous here in Baltimore. The sun was out, it was bright, and it was warm, a far cry from the rainy, miserable, cold dreariness we've had the past few days. Naturally, this meant laundry. I'm a firm believer in the use of the clothesline. Dress shirts smell so much better air dried. TheyContinue reading “On Arguing with the Grandmother”
On Random Questions
Swiped from Keith, a bunch of random questions! In five words, explain what ended your last friendship? He stopped returning my calls. How was your prom night? It was adequate. I went by myself, which is what all the friends in my group did. Do you have any famous relatives? Not that I know of….Continue reading “On Random Questions”
On Disturbing Visions
Let’s talk my dreams again. Maybe dreams isn’t the right word. A vision. On Memorial Day 1998 I was struck by a drunk driver. He ran a stop sign, smashed into the rear of my car (about two feet behind the driver’s side door). The resulting impact spun the car around twice, broke the rearContinue reading “On Disturbing Visions”
On an Interesting Job Listing
Friday, the agency called. They don’t need me to start in Fells Point today. Maybe tomorrow. Probably Wednesday. They said they would call. I’m waiting anxiously to hear. So, I’m doing what I usually do — go through the want ads and the online job listings. Going through yesterday’s want ads from the Baltimore SunContinue reading “On an Interesting Job Listing”