Nah. Just thought I’d get caught up on some chores I’ve been putting off — the kind of things that you never want to do after a day of work or an enjoyable weekend.
I’ve just spent the last 1/2 hour trying to decide if I want to take today off or just suck it up and go in. Since I’m still in my pajamas, I think I’ve made my decision.
I’m never clear why we don’t close today. Courts are closed (which doesn’t affect me); banks are closed (which can affect me); the markets are closed (which can affect me); AND most of our clients have the day off. So its usually just a “catch up” day anyway.
Now why would you think I would make you go in when I’m the one who keeps providing you my slacker dog as an excellent inspiration for being diligently slothful?
I bow to you, Princess Maryb2004,
in addition, apologize if I led anyone to believe that the universe did not revolve around your brilliance. ROTFLMAO!!!!
And I will ignore the fact that you have demoted me to princess when I am clearly the Queen of the Universe. I am, however, under an evil spell that shields my true nature from mere mortals and prohibits me from exercising my powers to make the world a better place and provide complete medical care for free to everyone.
Although I suspect that a certain author may have learned my secret however and I look forward to the day that the spell will be broken.
LOL Okay I will address you as her Supreme Highness, Empress of the Universe, Queen of the Stars who brings Light and Beauty to all who enter Her Royal Presence!
The academic corollary to this is always be nice to the departmental secretaries. If they like you, they can make your life infinitely more pleasant. If they don’t…
When I was in college, I knew every departmental secretary by name, what they liked in their coffee, what their favorite flower was and if they were married, sigle, divorced, or GLBT. I chatted with them more than some of the professors cause they were more helpful than the professors. LOL
It’s a lovely day in KMc land. The sun is shining on the snow and I watched a sunrise (very rare for me) while I was working this morning.
Woke up at 4:30 with an image of magic in my head, one I found really compelling. Spent the next two hours staring at the ceiling and converting it into a three book outline, complete with historical magical background back to the age of the dinosaurs.
Rolled out of bed at 6:30 when my wife, Dr. Mc, got up to go teach physics at the university. Then nailed down a 1,500 word plot outline whie drinking tea fresh from the pot. There are few things in life that make me happier than a productive writing day, and since it’s not even the time when I usually get up yet…
Going back to the current novel now to try to knock out another thousand words before Dr Mc and I have lunch with my grandmother who turns 83 today. Hope you all are having wonderful productive days as well.
I like to think that it was the magical time you had Saturday morning at the cafe that gave you this great idea. I look forward to the book dedication. Just let me know when you need my real name.
Thanks! The website’s currently several months out of date (non-literary life interfering with literary). I’ve got most of the updates written, just not proofed and uploaded.
Right at the moment I’ve only got short stories available to the general public. Those are in a variety of venues including The Uncola this currently free pdf magazine. This story is pretty close in tone to my forthcoming novel, though it’s not at all the same sort of content.
There’s a serial novel in print for middle school science teachers as part of a National Science Foundation funded curriculum. But that only came out in January and I haven’t yet been able to explain to them the idea of non-academic sales in such a fashion as to get them to make it available to non-academics. I’m working on it.
My first mainstream press novel is WebMage (cyberpunk/high fantasy crossbreed) and will be available pretty much anywhere they sell F&SF starting on July 25th, with a sequel following in 07 (that’s the one I’m currently working on). There are five more out at various publishers right now, several of which will probably see publication some time on 07.
Good to my fellow Liberals!!! After waking up at 2 am and working on designs till 5 am and then taking a nap, I am awake and ready to face the world!!! I am excited that I am actually having lunch today with a blogger from the MLW page that I have never met and didn’t know lived in the area. Should be interesting. I am actually wondering if we might have met at a dem or civil rights event, but I don’t know. LOL
Ugh. I don’t have to work today. What am I doing up?
Oh well, good morning all.
Good morning!
Morning.
Your weather preview is pretty good — we’re going to be in the 40’s by tomorrow and stay there through Friday.
I just hope it gets here soon, because I’m freezing this morning!
Any big plans for the day off?
Nah. Just thought I’d get caught up on some chores I’ve been putting off — the kind of things that you never want to do after a day of work or an enjoyable weekend.
I’ve just spent the last 1/2 hour trying to decide if I want to take today off or just suck it up and go in. Since I’m still in my pajamas, I think I’ve made my decision.
I’m never clear why we don’t close today. Courts are closed (which doesn’t affect me); banks are closed (which can affect me); the markets are closed (which can affect me); AND most of our clients have the day off. So its usually just a “catch up” day anyway.
Screw it
I’d vote for pajamas, but I see you’ve already made the right decision.
I knew I could count on you, but I was worried Andi would make me go in. So I waited to say anything until I had already made my decision.
I’m so easily influenced you see …
Now why would you think I would make you go in when I’m the one who keeps providing you my slacker dog as an excellent inspiration for being diligently slothful?
That’s true. I didn’t think of the slacker dogs.
everyone needs what I call a “me” day once in a while!!!
I thought every day was all about me? That’s not true?
<frown>
(considers tantrum)
I bow to you, Princess Maryb2004,
in addition, apologize if I led anyone to believe that the universe did not revolve around your brilliance. ROTFLMAO!!!!
As long as we’re clear about that. You may rise.
And I will ignore the fact that you have demoted me to princess when I am clearly the Queen of the Universe. I am, however, under an evil spell that shields my true nature from mere mortals and prohibits me from exercising my powers to make the world a better place and provide complete medical care for free to everyone.
Although I suspect that a certain author may have learned my secret however and I look forward to the day that the spell will be broken.
LOL Okay I will address you as her Supreme Highness, Empress of the Universe, Queen of the Stars who brings Light and Beauty to all who enter Her Royal Presence!
So do you call in and say “screw it” and hang up and they all know that it’s just you deciding not to come in to the office?
No. Why be mean to the receptionists? Poor things have to work today.
Always be nice to the receptionists. They know everything and can be a wealth of knowledge and kindness in the work plave.
The academic corollary to this is always be nice to the departmental secretaries. If they like you, they can make your life infinitely more pleasant. If they don’t…
When I was in college, I knew every departmental secretary by name, what they liked in their coffee, what their favorite flower was and if they were married, sigle, divorced, or GLBT. I chatted with them more than some of the professors cause they were more helpful than the professors. LOL
Play with the puppies and read. LOL
It’s a lovely day in KMc land. The sun is shining on the snow and I watched a sunrise (very rare for me) while I was working this morning.
Woke up at 4:30 with an image of magic in my head, one I found really compelling. Spent the next two hours staring at the ceiling and converting it into a three book outline, complete with historical magical background back to the age of the dinosaurs.
Rolled out of bed at 6:30 when my wife, Dr. Mc, got up to go teach physics at the university. Then nailed down a 1,500 word plot outline whie drinking tea fresh from the pot. There are few things in life that make me happier than a productive writing day, and since it’s not even the time when I usually get up yet…
Going back to the current novel now to try to knock out another thousand words before Dr Mc and I have lunch with my grandmother who turns 83 today. Hope you all are having wonderful productive days as well.
Woo Hoo!
I like to think that it was the magical time you had Saturday morning at the cafe that gave you this great idea. I look forward to the book dedication. Just let me know when you need my real name.
Congrats. I will be sure to check your web site and your books out.
Thanks! The website’s currently several months out of date (non-literary life interfering with literary). I’ve got most of the updates written, just not proofed and uploaded.
Right at the moment I’ve only got short stories available to the general public. Those are in a variety of venues including The Uncola this currently free pdf magazine. This story is pretty close in tone to my forthcoming novel, though it’s not at all the same sort of content.
There’s a serial novel in print for middle school science teachers as part of a National Science Foundation funded curriculum. But that only came out in January and I haven’t yet been able to explain to them the idea of non-academic sales in such a fashion as to get them to make it available to non-academics. I’m working on it.
My first mainstream press novel is WebMage (cyberpunk/high fantasy crossbreed) and will be available pretty much anywhere they sell F&SF starting on July 25th, with a sequel following in 07 (that’s the one I’m currently working on). There are five more out at various publishers right now, several of which will probably see publication some time on 07.
Good to my fellow Liberals!!! After waking up at 2 am and working on designs till 5 am and then taking a nap, I am awake and ready to face the world!!! I am excited that I am actually having lunch today with a blogger from the MLW page that I have never met and didn’t know lived in the area. Should be interesting. I am actually wondering if we might have met at a dem or civil rights event, but I don’t know. LOL
that was suppose to be good morning!!!! LOL