Well, it's the final day of my enforced "vacation", and I guess the last vacation from work I will take in my working life. Boy, that thought just hit me. I have had some time to think over that voluntary-separation offer I received, and I am now planning on some negotiations with my supervisors. I …
Category: Random Musings About Life
Only in Leftist Washington State
Today, the governor of Washington State, Jay Inslee (vying for most-stupid politician with Senator Patty Murray, "mom in tennis shoes"), has communicated that he is contemplating: The State May Release Incarcerated Inmates Early as a Safety Precaution Safety for WHOM?! One more indication that Leftists care more about Criminals than they do about the Taxpayers …
Dispatches from Furlough, Day Eight
As usual, I spoke too soon. Yes, our factory is re-opening next Monday, which is a good thing. Although I expect things to get pretty uncomfortable when we have to call or email our suppliers to cancel or push out deliveries on numerous orders. Believe me, that is the most difficult task for any buyer, …
Dispatches from Furlough, Day Seven
Yesterday was the first day I spent entirely at home. I didn't go out of the house, except to get the mail late in the afternoon. I did catch up on my Wall Street Journal, reading on my bed as usual. Protected by my Fierce Guard Cat. I did 26 minutes on my rowing machine, …
Something lighthearted for today
I have always wanted to do this. Got out the trusty phone and pointed it in video mode while going through the carwash. I love the way the soap and water run down the windshield. Cheap thrills.
Dispatches from Furlough, Day Five
First, here's a little something I recorded last weekend, before my furlough even started. We had a massive hailstorm, which lasted about 15 minutes, and covered the back yard in snow. Some of it was still around in the morning, too. This was from my bedroom window on the second floor, and you can see …
Dispatches from Furlough, a continuing series
Today is officially Day Four of my two-week furlough from work, due to the economic effects of the Wuhan Coronavirus. Last Friday just before noon, we were told that our aerospace manufacturing factory was shutting down for two weeks, due to a falloff in business, including customers pushing out and cancelling orders. For the purposes …
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Welcome to Seattle, where police respond to name-calling…
But not to burglary or assaults in progress. Thanks to Todd Herman of Radio Station KTTH for bringing this story to our attention. This link takes you to the story on MyNorthwest.com, where you can listen to the 911 calls, and read about the new initiative on the part of a local media figure, and …
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Looking for a refuge from the Wuhan Coronavirus?
...and all its attendant ills, both physical and psychological? Are you looking for a place to go to relax, where the pesky virus will not intrude on your mellow? Well, I have just the place for you. Hie yourself on over to WizardingWorld.com, and dive right into the Harry Potter Universe! The site is the …
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Thinking about the “Wuhan Coronavirus” epidemic [Updated]*Dictators Beware
The news has been pretty grim regarding the new virus making the rounds of most of the world this year, wreaking havoc on China, where it originated, and spreading quickly to other countries, including the United States. It is fortunate that so far the US has very few cases, but that could change rapidly. Now, …
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