I finally cleaned off the computer desk
I had to. There was a paper jam in the printer and I could not work on it with all the stuff on the desk.
So I stacked it on the floor.
In two piles and a heap.
Someday, I will go thru it. But not tonight.
I had to unplug the printer. The cord fell behind the desk. I had to move the desk, It was too heavy. I finally found the end, tied a string around it, and pulled it back up to the top.
Everything works.
Except me. I am tired. I am irritable. I am coughing.
Time to get some sleep.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
off to a good start
I saw the Cubs win Wednesday night
Big first inning carried them over the Reds.
But the big story was the ball park.
There has been a lot of renovation/restoration work going on since the end of the year. Wrought iron fencing and gates are in place, the concourse looks cleaner, the ramps seem to be larger. And the team is better.
All that being said, it was damn cold!
I had to leave after the top of the eighth so I could catch the 10:40 back to Elburn. I gave myself 50 minutes to make it from the park to the train station.
I missed the red line train by a minute. So I waited for the next one, due in 4 minutes. And I waited. And I waited. Finally they put "delayed" up on the board. And they made an announcement. There was an emergency medical situation at a previous stop, so the train was waiting for help to arrive.
I decided to hoof it to the Belmont station and catch a brown line L to downtown. Went up the stairs at Belmont, train pulled in, I got on and it was 10:15.
I got off at 10:30 and fast walked to the train station....a 10-15 minute walk.
I raced up the escalator and reached the platform of the 10:40 just as the conductor was closing doors.
They kindly waited 30 seconds for me and three other people scampering for the train. If I had missed it, I would have sat in the station for an hour......meaning I'd get home at 2 instead of 1.
So that's the dilemma. Take the train and get home late, or drive and still get home late and be tired.
I have to make a decision by the next game.
Anyway, here's my look at the park.
Big first inning carried them over the Reds.
But the big story was the ball park.
There has been a lot of renovation/restoration work going on since the end of the year. Wrought iron fencing and gates are in place, the concourse looks cleaner, the ramps seem to be larger. And the team is better.
All that being said, it was damn cold!
I had to leave after the top of the eighth so I could catch the 10:40 back to Elburn. I gave myself 50 minutes to make it from the park to the train station.
I missed the red line train by a minute. So I waited for the next one, due in 4 minutes. And I waited. And I waited. Finally they put "delayed" up on the board. And they made an announcement. There was an emergency medical situation at a previous stop, so the train was waiting for help to arrive.
I decided to hoof it to the Belmont station and catch a brown line L to downtown. Went up the stairs at Belmont, train pulled in, I got on and it was 10:15.
I got off at 10:30 and fast walked to the train station....a 10-15 minute walk.
I raced up the escalator and reached the platform of the 10:40 just as the conductor was closing doors.
They kindly waited 30 seconds for me and three other people scampering for the train. If I had missed it, I would have sat in the station for an hour......meaning I'd get home at 2 instead of 1.
So that's the dilemma. Take the train and get home late, or drive and still get home late and be tired.
I have to make a decision by the next game.
Anyway, here's my look at the park.
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| Always room for an ad or two |
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| My favorite player.....and the fancy new fencing tops off the brand spanking new ticket windows. It all looks nice. |
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| It did not take long to get through the mandatory metal detectors. Cameras, phones and keys have to be out of your pockets |
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| I believe they had pull down gates the last decade or two |
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| Looking over the soon to be plaza and the new office building |
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| Underneath this is the new clubhouse....notice the McDonald's is gone as is the Cubs shop |
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| Waiting for the game to start |
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| Dust storm? No, just the infield |
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| Can't beat it! Even the Cub is retro! |
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
I pity the life of a 1 percenter
I could survive on less
I was reading the morning Trib and there was a story about the divorce between the man who started a chain of cancer clinics and his wife.
She is considerably younger than he is, and they have been married for a while. She cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason.
She is asking for a living allowance as part of the settlement.
She wants $150,000. A month.
Holy crap! I could live a much different life on $157,000 s month. Going out on a limb here, but I bet most of you could too!.
I can't imagine getting almost three times my annual teaching salary every month just to maintain my lifestyle!
I guarantee, my lifestyle would change. Significantly. No more scrubbing toilets for me! And no more economy class plane tickets either!
But it must be difficult with all those servants, furs, diamonds, luxury cars and pool boys. .. they all need to be paid for.
I think that's what the problem is in our country. Here is a woman who just wants to get by on a measly $150,000 a month , and there are families getting by on $20,000 a year.
If I remember, the judge even felt hat was extravagant and ordered the payment to be $47,000 a month.
That is still over half a million a year.
Something is out of whack.
Think I will go to bed and sleep on that. Or not sleep on it, as the case may be.
I was reading the morning Trib and there was a story about the divorce between the man who started a chain of cancer clinics and his wife.
She is considerably younger than he is, and they have been married for a while. She cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason.
She is asking for a living allowance as part of the settlement.
She wants $150,000. A month.
Holy crap! I could live a much different life on $157,000 s month. Going out on a limb here, but I bet most of you could too!.
I can't imagine getting almost three times my annual teaching salary every month just to maintain my lifestyle!
I guarantee, my lifestyle would change. Significantly. No more scrubbing toilets for me! And no more economy class plane tickets either!
But it must be difficult with all those servants, furs, diamonds, luxury cars and pool boys. .. they all need to be paid for.
I think that's what the problem is in our country. Here is a woman who just wants to get by on a measly $150,000 a month , and there are families getting by on $20,000 a year.
If I remember, the judge even felt hat was extravagant and ordered the payment to be $47,000 a month.
That is still over half a million a year.
Something is out of whack.
Think I will go to bed and sleep on that. Or not sleep on it, as the case may be.
Monday, April 11, 2016
a bright idea
I have an ongoing experiment in my garage
And it is nearing an end.
I have eight lights on my garage ceiling. All controlled by one switch. Turn the switch on, lights go on. Flick it off, lights go off.
In an attempt to find answers to one of life's mysteries, I have opted not to replace the burned out bulbs.
We have been in the house 3 years, and almost 5 months. bulbs have started to burn out.
Now I am down to two........
I always wonder why some bulbs burn out before others. Are they first in line to get power, or last? Were they colder/hotter than the other bulbs? Were they unloved as filaments?
My wondering mind seeks answers.
I have many questions like that.
Why, when I am in a hurry, do I get caught by a train and every single red light from here to DeKalb? When I am not in a hurry, no train and all lights are green.
Why does my lawnmower run out of gas at the back of the yard and never near the front. Of course, a corollary question might be why don't I check the tank before mowing.
Why did the Levi's I tried on not fit, but he Wrangler's had plenty of room even though they were the same size and the Levi's were the relaxed fit and Wrangler's were regular?
Why is our tv recording every Chicago Cub game..... even though no recording has been set. Is it Harry trying to communicate with us? Is Mr. Cub hanging around my den because of the mini shrine to him?
Why does Corki pee in the same general area every time? The grass is dead! Move on!
Why do all the good shows come back on Netflix when my subscription expires?
Why do some of the doors in my house swing open while others swing closed?
Why did I end some of my sentences with periods when they should have clearly been ended with a question mark?
I wish I knew.
And I resent the implication that I am using an experiment as an excuse for just not changing the bulbs. It may be true, but I do resent it.
And it is nearing an end.
I have eight lights on my garage ceiling. All controlled by one switch. Turn the switch on, lights go on. Flick it off, lights go off.
In an attempt to find answers to one of life's mysteries, I have opted not to replace the burned out bulbs.
We have been in the house 3 years, and almost 5 months. bulbs have started to burn out.
Now I am down to two........
I always wonder why some bulbs burn out before others. Are they first in line to get power, or last? Were they colder/hotter than the other bulbs? Were they unloved as filaments?
My wondering mind seeks answers.
I have many questions like that.
Why, when I am in a hurry, do I get caught by a train and every single red light from here to DeKalb? When I am not in a hurry, no train and all lights are green.
Why does my lawnmower run out of gas at the back of the yard and never near the front. Of course, a corollary question might be why don't I check the tank before mowing.
Why did the Levi's I tried on not fit, but he Wrangler's had plenty of room even though they were the same size and the Levi's were the relaxed fit and Wrangler's were regular?
Why is our tv recording every Chicago Cub game..... even though no recording has been set. Is it Harry trying to communicate with us? Is Mr. Cub hanging around my den because of the mini shrine to him?
Why does Corki pee in the same general area every time? The grass is dead! Move on!
Why do all the good shows come back on Netflix when my subscription expires?
Why do some of the doors in my house swing open while others swing closed?
Why did I end some of my sentences with periods when they should have clearly been ended with a question mark?
I wish I knew.
And I resent the implication that I am using an experiment as an excuse for just not changing the bulbs. It may be true, but I do resent it.
Sunday, April 10, 2016
can't wait......
I am looking forward to spring
It's time to get my hands dirty by grubbing in the soil. I have three raised beds at home and plan to plant tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, beans, Italian beans, sugar snap peas and carrots. I also have one bed for strawberries...... call me optimistic!
I started a garden two years ago after working in the church garden in DeKalb. I was inspired.
We met after church today and planned the crops for that garden, and I am ready to get into the garden grove. We will be meeting every Tuesday at 6:30 to weed and are always looking for help.
Speaking of food, I found a new cereal today. Had to go to Jewel in DeKalb, because that is a Chicago area store.
Can't wait to start feeling my Os......
My lips are already smacking!! Yum....RizzOs in the morning!!
Go Cubs Go!!
It's time to get my hands dirty by grubbing in the soil. I have three raised beds at home and plan to plant tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, beans, Italian beans, sugar snap peas and carrots. I also have one bed for strawberries...... call me optimistic!
I started a garden two years ago after working in the church garden in DeKalb. I was inspired.
We met after church today and planned the crops for that garden, and I am ready to get into the garden grove. We will be meeting every Tuesday at 6:30 to weed and are always looking for help.
Speaking of food, I found a new cereal today. Had to go to Jewel in DeKalb, because that is a Chicago area store.
Can't wait to start feeling my Os......
My lips are already smacking!! Yum....RizzOs in the morning!!
Go Cubs Go!!
Saturday, April 9, 2016
buurp!!!
I over ate, again
Tonight there was a one year celebration in Cherry Hills subdivision. That's where Emily and John live. That subdivision had at least 9 homes destroyed and several more damaged, some beyond repair.
So tonight they had a neighborhood party, inviting parents and grandparents, to celebrate the rebirth of the subdivision after last year's tornado.
We had roasted pig sandwiches, and at least 25 side dishes and another 25 desserts.
It was super supper time for me!
There was a video by a former student named Mike, conversation with lots of the parents and people who lived there, tours of the homes, and did I mention desserts? Like the eclair cake? Or the $100 cake?
But the best part of the event?
Looking around and seeing all the people who were there. Yes, some couldn't make it tonight. But I think 90 percent of the families were there.
Alive. Rebuilding. Laughing. Talking. Alive.
And many of them brought desserts.....cookies, cupcakes, more cookies, oreo fluff.......... I do have to mention the desserts.
It was a good night. And a great feeling.
Hopefully, none of us will have to experience that again.
But I am always open to a party with good desserts.
Tonight there was a one year celebration in Cherry Hills subdivision. That's where Emily and John live. That subdivision had at least 9 homes destroyed and several more damaged, some beyond repair.
So tonight they had a neighborhood party, inviting parents and grandparents, to celebrate the rebirth of the subdivision after last year's tornado.
We had roasted pig sandwiches, and at least 25 side dishes and another 25 desserts.
It was super supper time for me!
There was a video by a former student named Mike, conversation with lots of the parents and people who lived there, tours of the homes, and did I mention desserts? Like the eclair cake? Or the $100 cake?
But the best part of the event?
Looking around and seeing all the people who were there. Yes, some couldn't make it tonight. But I think 90 percent of the families were there.
Alive. Rebuilding. Laughing. Talking. Alive.
And many of them brought desserts.....cookies, cupcakes, more cookies, oreo fluff.......... I do have to mention the desserts.
It was a good night. And a great feeling.
Hopefully, none of us will have to experience that again.
But I am always open to a party with good desserts.
Friday, April 8, 2016
what the hay
I am confused
This is April 9, right?
So why did we have snow/sleet,rain/sunshine/clouds/cold/ wind today?
Isn't it time for Mother Nature to man up (yes, a PC incorrect reference) and actually give us some spring?
I have spent the lat three days freezing. I am constantly cold. I sleep with an extra blanket on the bed. I dress in sweatshirts. I can't mow, or work in the garden.
I know it is only April 9, but winter has dragged on two long, too hard, too not summer.
Bring on the warm!
I can't even imagine the folks at the White Sox home opener today...it had to be cold at the Cell cause it was cold here.
And old friend, thanks for visiting tonight. We love seeing you. Let's not be strangers.
Go Cubs Go!!
This is April 9, right?
So why did we have snow/sleet,rain/sunshine/clouds/cold/ wind today?
Isn't it time for Mother Nature to man up (yes, a PC incorrect reference) and actually give us some spring?
I have spent the lat three days freezing. I am constantly cold. I sleep with an extra blanket on the bed. I dress in sweatshirts. I can't mow, or work in the garden.
I know it is only April 9, but winter has dragged on two long, too hard, too not summer.
Bring on the warm!
I can't even imagine the folks at the White Sox home opener today...it had to be cold at the Cell cause it was cold here.
And old friend, thanks for visiting tonight. We love seeing you. Let's not be strangers.
Go Cubs Go!!
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