this morning, i was listening to morning edition, just like i always do. i like the news is more like stories. just a thing. anyway, this morning, i heard a very interesting story about reclaiming vacant land in flint, michigan. i think we all know, i was born and raised in flint, michigan. when i was living in flint, i remember lots of beautiful homes, lots of kids, and things were going ok. now, of course, flint is not really a nice place to live. that being said, i know many people who … [Read more...]

today wired.com suggests that the job market in san francisco for technical workers is getting better. i think that is a true statement, to a point. there are a bunch of us out there who have wonderful web skills. unfortunately, when you are out of work, you forget that you need to keep up with your skill set WHILE you are looking for work. it is very easy to get consumed in the fact that you are not working. i see so many people on sfwow complaining about some of these new tech jobs. … [Read more...]

most days i don't think anyone reads this junk. i mean really, have you ever read such a bunch of hooey in your life? most days i just whine. it's really quite sad. but today, i found that i was mentioned in the dog snot diaries. what a riot! i mean really. did i really take advantage of the rocker? i hardly think so. the man is 6'6". i'm 5'5" (on a good day). so, i can try to take advantage (and have), but i don't normally get to do so, UNLESS he is willing. i say that the rocker … [Read more...]

my all time favorite crooner is going to be at the blackthorn tavern this evening. the rocker and i are planning on being in attendance. that is, unless my mood doesn't change. again this week, i have managed to put myself in a funck of uncertainity. why i do this i just don't know. i have absolutely no faith in anything anymore. unless something is up in my face screaming "HELLO", i'm all too ready to say forget it, this isn't what i want. i can tell you that i'm not too happy with … [Read more...]

after weeks of trying, yes literally weeks, i have an oracle odbc connection for cold fusion on my new development web server! i'm so utterly excited! i found out that i had a known bug in on of my .ora files... now i don't! yeah! anyway, i know this isn't super exciting, but i'm really proud. now, off to fix production! … [Read more...]

today i got to drive my dad's corvette. dad never lets anyone drive his corvette. it's a 2002, bright red one, with a t-top. it is so powerful. i couldn't believe it. it drives so much differently than i expected. it's a rough ride, and it vibrates your butt. i can't decide if that is a good thing, or a bad thing. i also drove his jag XK8 convertable. i think that one is a 2000 or 2001. i know it's not old. it is such a smooth ride. you could have both windows down driving 70 mph … [Read more...]

i've started knitting a scarf for the rocker's mom for christmas. i'm using homespun yarn, k3 p3 pattern. it's really lovely. i'm also knitting the hoover blanket for missey andrea's bump. it's going to be yellow and white. it is hard work, but it is going to be beautiful. i also think i'm going to try and knit a couple of scarves for get crafty's scarf drive. i've got some nice left over yarn out in the garage... i've been wondering what to do with it... now i know. i think that … [Read more...]

i can not tell you how absolutely disappointed i am in the state of california today. i understand that gray davis may not have been the best man for the job when things started to go downhill. i understand that he did not deal with the energy crisis early enough. i understand that he, as a governor, is being blamed for things that were not necessarily under his control. the voters in the state of california are nortorious for voting things into law without thinking about what is going to … [Read more...]

ok, so i get to vote tonight after work. for the record, i'm voting no on the recall and yes on bustamonte (don't have to spell it right to vote for him). i think this whole recall business is silly. california doesn't have the money to pay for the recall, and yet the idot republicans paid like .09 a signature to get it on the ballot. and they say that democrats are spending money they don't have. how do the republicans think california is going to pay for this recall? i just hope all the … [Read more...]

i am galadriel... "Possessing a rare combination of wisdom and humility, while serenely dominating your environment you selflessly use your powers to care for others. Even the smallest person can change the course of the future. Galadriel is a character in the Middle-Earth universe. " and i do look like cate blanchett, don't i? well, i would if i hadn't dyed my hair darker... … [Read more...]