Stress on the job all day…Breakdowns and repairs around the house….a seemingly continuous whirl of meetings and gatherings of colgaffeyis (and this is the offseason)…family obligations….Something has to give….
Too Much….
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A strange January in Minneapolis
Yesterday, on the way to work, I got off the bus at University avenue, wast of the River, and walked the last 1 1/2 miles or so to work. I was anticipating (correctly, as it turned out) a rough day at the office and wanted to get some exercise while I could. I was wearing my fall jacket and was perfectly comfortable. There was no snow on the ground. My initial idea was to get into the Skyway system as soon as I could reach it west of the Mississippi, but by the time I got there I decided not to bother and walked outdoors all the way to Government Center.
Beginning the New Year
I was tired and discouraged on New Year’s Eve and even talked about skipping the colgaffneyis events the next day. I went to bed at 10PM and slept for 12 hours.
That made a difference. I went to all five stops (well, the last stop was our own house) and had a great time. Continue reading
McDavid year in review
Sign of the Times
Today was the division’s annual holiday party. One of the traditions of this event is that employees bring in treats to share.
There were fewer treats today than in any year since I started in the organization (2000). It is difficult not to see this as a sign of employee morale.
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This week
The week has been relatively quiet. Work has been mostly OK. I have been able to quite a bit of useful work without too many management hassles.
colgaffneyis dance on Wednesday was pleasant although rather low-key; only six people showed.
While mia_mcdavid was out today I had a lot of shop time. The shaving horse is ready now: The only things I have left to do are cosmetic.
Mia and I have been sitting in front of a fire this evening. She has been reading. I have engaged in the less traditional activities of
- Trying to fix an old computer.
- Adding software to my Nokia 770.
- Writing this post on the same Nokia.
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From Hilbert Space to Dilbert Space, and beyond 