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Lingua Franca: February 2015
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Please Contact Myself if You Have Questions. There's a new guy at work who, in spite of being very smart and having a college degree, continues to use the word myself. Incorrectly. Frequently. Multiple times per day. In both email and spoken conversation. Typical sentences include: "Please reach out to Lisa or myself. If you have questions.". And my assistant will be coming to this meeting.". And: "At some point this week, Ricky, Marni, or myself. Etc, are all reflexive. Can g...
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Lingua Franca: The Award You Pay for Yourself
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Saturday, August 30, 2014. The Award You Pay for Yourself. We're introducing a new team award today," Chris said enthusiastically. "It's called the Candy Jar Award.". He held up a medium-sized clear plastic container with a blue lid. It looked like it originally held a Kirkland fancy nut mix. Now it was full of Halloween-sized Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M&M's, Kit Kat, and the like. I had to pipe up. So you actually have to pay for your own award then? I asked, trying not to sound contrary. As a reward ...
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Lingua Franca: December 2013
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Thursday, December 19, 2013. Looking a Lot Like Christmas. Behold, the Christmas tree! Once the tree was sufficiently dressed and the boxes put back in the closet, my mom and I had way too much fun taking pictures of ourselves with the Christmas tree. Now it finally feels (and smells) like Christmas. Thanks, Mom! Thursday, December 19, 2013. Sunday, December 15, 2013. Unlike last year's NYE party. At Dave's, this time I was not the only woman in attendance.). Sunday, December 15, 2013. I've had multiple ...
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Lingua Franca: November 2013
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Monday, November 18, 2013. Don't Mess With Texas. At least I like meat. Thankfully I didn't encounter any guns, radical conservatives (that I know of), or over-the-top displays of state pride while I was in Texas. In fact, I found Austin to be a beautiful, green, eclectic city with a vibrant home-grown music scene and very affordable housing to boot! View from the top of Mt. Bonnell. Mmm, barbecue ribs (very smoky flavor! Another morning we went for a bike ride. Before Lucie and Jess moved to Austin,...
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Lingua Franca: August 2014
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Saturday, August 30, 2014. The Award You Pay for Yourself. We're introducing a new team award today," Chris said enthusiastically. "It's called the Candy Jar Award.". He held up a medium-sized clear plastic container with a blue lid. It looked like it originally held a Kirkland fancy nut mix. Now it was full of Halloween-sized Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, M&M's, Kit Kat, and the like. I had to pipe up. So you actually have to pay for your own award then? I asked, trying not to sound contrary. As a reward ...
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Lingua Franca: September 2014
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014. People Who Will Love Me Forever. Wonderful sister, brother-in-law, dad, sister-in-law,. Nieces and nephews; they have my heart forever). 87 years old and going strong! My aunts (Janice, you are missing from this picture! Who isn't normally this bundled). Who doesn't normally look this blurry). Paula and her clan. Terrible photo, sorry). Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Get Posts via Email. View my complete profile. People Who Will Love Me Forever.
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stratford-upon-angie: December 2013
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Despite my attempts to get my daughter to eat healthy snacks, she loves cookies. (And yes, I know the apple does NOT fall far from the tree! I discovered many cookies were being eaten and nibbled on when I was at work. On occasion before I’ve even placed food on my daughter’s plate, she’s already made eye contact with the dogs and they sit under her high chair. The food goes from my hand in a direct path to the dog’s mouths. It’s great! Once or twice, I’ve been there to ...
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stratford-upon-angie: Runaway Puppy
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Sunday, August 10, 2014. He said that he was working on putting in the air conditioner and when he went to check on her, she was not in her normal spot. He told me that he looked all over the house and around the grounds but he wasn't able to find her. But I was hopeful! The clerk said 'oh yeah, she's here alright! Luckily everything turned out well - the crisis was averted. I am seriously considering getting lojack for her though. That's why they have all these chips and devices you can implant ...
