Archive for June, 2010

It’s gonna be alright

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

I went to a goodbye party for three people who won’t be working for Those People. My best friend in New York — who won’t be working for Those People — told me twice, “it’s gonna be alright.”. FSM, I hope so.

Very down tonight

Monday, June 21st, 2010

The company where I worked for 11.5 (not 12.5 — arithmetic fail) years was sold at the end of May. People have been laid off, and some have quit rather than work for Those People. Major changes to come in nine days.

“This was their finest hour”

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

I don’t know if it’s been mentioned here, but Winston Churchill is one of my heroes. I was reading his finest hour speech again. The last paragraph sends chills down my spine every time I read it. And then I think of what has been thrown away…

“Tell me who you are”

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Congressmen are above the law.

This has had 2,478,074 viewings as of noon on Saturday, June 19. I wonder how many million it will get to before the election.

Everybody but me has seen this

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

This being the AutoExec – WM-01 – Wheelmate Steering Wheel Desk Tray – Gray -. The customer images and the reviews are not to be missed. I am always astounded at how creative people are.