Monthly Archives: June 2011

Food face

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

The weather was pretty intense today (very sunny, high of 93 degrees [F] with a heat index of 104 degrees [F] {and please keep in mind that this is the same place that gets down to -10 and -20 degrees … Continue reading →

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Look up

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Today was an amazingly gorgeous day: mid 70 degrees (F), sunny, lightly breezy… the air felt warm-yet-fresh, and smelled delicious.  I broke away from my desk for a small bit over the lunch hour, and took a brief stroll around … Continue reading →

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Freedom from formality

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

This week (and next) my company is allowing all of us to wear “casual” clothes every day.  This treat is usually reserved for Fridays only; but for 2 weeks in the summer (usually the week of and the week before … Continue reading →

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Collaboration

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

I work for a big company – and a job at a big company often entails a lot of meetings.  Usually the meetings I attend are fine, but nothing too exceptionally noteworthy or extra-special.  They’re just a routine part of … Continue reading →

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A forest flat

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

So I’m driving down the road this morning, just minding my own business, when I glance off to the right side of the street – and I really can’t believe my eyes. I actually turn my car around, circle back … Continue reading →

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Elevating ordinary to outstanding

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Tonight as I was making dinner, I dug around in the refrigerator looking for some sour cream.  The open tub was nearly empty, so I located the new container and pulled it out as well. As I took the lid … Continue reading →

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Mama’s boy

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

In the grocery store this morning, a toddler (probably somewhere between 1-2 years old) was sitting in the front of a cart, looking very unhappy.  He had his arms outstretched, and was making whiny/grunting noises – clearly indicating he wanted … Continue reading →

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Special delivery

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

I was sitting in my office this afternoon when the doorbell rang.  I debated whether I should answer it; usually the only time we get an unexpected visitor at the door is when: 1) a middle-school kid wants us to … Continue reading →

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Joshing away jitters

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

This afternoon I had an appointment with the dentist.  (It was just a routine cleaning [thank goodness], but still….) Those who know me know that I have some semi-dramatic dental phobia; I’ve had too much trauma done to my mouth, … Continue reading →

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The Psychopathy of Plants

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

During part of my lunch hour today I took a brief walk around the interior of the city.  (It was incredibly windy and rather rainy for much of the day, so I chose to stay inside versus brave the elements.)  … Continue reading →

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