I decided I wasn’t going to let a little thing like no job, no prospects, and an army of paperwork bum me out. Or a migraine, the sudden onset of a massive toothache, or my bad back get me down. Or cleaning out my office, turning in my employee badge, or handing over my keys…
The last few days have been pretty eventful, unfortunately not in a good way. Heather was let go from her job on Thursday. This, as you can imagine, has made things pretty stressful considering that Heather has been our family’s primary “breadwinner” for the last year and a half or so. Making matters even worse is that Heather’s…
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UI Application, DE 1101I
October 23rd, 2008Comments: 73
UI Application, DE 1101I: California Unemployment Insurance Application Today my company and I parted ways. I’m…well, I’m stunned. I’m really sad about how things went down. I loved my job, I loved my clients, and I love (PRESENT TENSE) my former co-workers. I wish things had turned out differently, but, alas. Until now, I’ve always…
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My Fire Season
October 23rd, 2008Comments: 21
California Octobers have the kind of weather that our colder northern neighbors would most likely envy. Most days the temperature sits around 80 with a warm breeze. But those warm breezes can also bring disaster. This October, there have been wind-blown wildfires that have destroyed beautiful hills and homes. When I took this picture, I…
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PUPPY VS. BABY!!!
October 22nd, 2008Comments: 19
Seeing my nephews last week got me thinking about the days before Madeline, and how, back then, I really didn’t see the difference between being the parent of a baby or the owner of a puppy. In my then child-less mind I totally thought Rigby was the equal of my nephew Spencer in every way. This, as you can imagine,…
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