Category Archives: Random Musings
Nothing to see here
I was just too tired last night after a day of digging out ditches and trimming trees (Happy Columbus Day!) to think, let alone write. I read a book instead. Good book, you ask? It’s okay. It’s “The Difference Engine”, … Continue reading
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The Dangerous neighborhood strikes again
Did I say there were two used book stores within a few blocks of my work? There are THREE! I found another one today while I was out walking. I thought I would just walk on by, maybe take a … Continue reading
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See America on a train
I’ve begun taking the train to work. I didn’t really have any preconceived notions of who I’d be riding with. What I’ve noticed is that my fellow riders are a decent cross-section of society. I haven’t seen anyone who is … Continue reading
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Alpha-reading
Last weekend I completed an interesting experience. I was an alpha-reader for Mary Robinette Kowal, author of Shades of Milk and Honey, and Glamour in Glass, two books in a historical fantasy series set in Jane Austen-esque England, except with … Continue reading
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Pumpkin-carving time!
It’s that time of year when we start looking to carve pumpkins and make pumpkin pie. So here are a few tips from a world-famous chef:
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Scouting report – Salt Lake City Library (Downtown)
I have now experienced the Salt Lake City Public Library. Or Xanadu, as I may have to call it. I am impressed. I walked there on my lunch break the other day and had about twenty minutes to look around. … Continue reading
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It’s everywhere…
I once worked a job during college where the assistant manager would give me a verbal list of things to do at the beginning of my shift. I would go and do those things and then go back to him … Continue reading
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Open exchange of ideas
A friend of mine recently posted a political opinion on her Facebook page, but only after a preamble to all the people she felt she might offend in doing so. The opinion itself was fairly straight-forward: “I intend to vote … Continue reading
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Dangerous neighborhoods
Now that our department is completely moved into our new downtown office space I’ve been taking my lunch time to go out walking, get some exercise, and explore. I had no idea how dangerous an area of town we’re in. … Continue reading
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Web Wanderings: PöpcØrn!
The Swedish Chef makes popcorn shrimp. Those little guys sure have good rhythm!