MZ's suggestion about putting a value on your time is so key. I've really struggled with indecision (and being a cheapskate) my whole life and I'm working hard on considering my time as a resource, just like money is a resource.
But then sometimes…
You guys! My four year old nephew has been SO OBSESSED with "spookies" ever since last Halloween, and it just doesn't stop.
I asked him what he is going to be for halloween this year, and he told me excitedly, "A vampire-ghost-goblin-frankenstien-…
LT - you're right. It's probably out of date. Oops!
But you should check the local universities for office type jobs. Seems like there are a lot of them out there.
I don't know. Maybe someone here would be interested in this?
Web Developer
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Web & Administrative Systems
Job Type: Non-Academic Staff
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Responsibilities:
The University of Portl…
I've probably mentioned this before, but during my first term in undergrad I took a modern art course. We were studying the dadaists, and were assigned a two-page paper summarizing what they were about (or something). I turned in a paper that was …
Oh man, you guys. My dream last night. So huge. But the one part I cannot let go of was the part happening this morning, right before I woke up: I was riding a horse through the countryside. I can tell you everything about the path we were on -…
Internet friend coming to town for the first time, asked specifically for recs for "uniquely great retail experiences" in Portland.
Is "internet friend" the right language here? Never met, but have followed each other on the internet for 8+ years?…
Oh my gosh I am just now realizing that Bill McKinley is Big Mac! That's so embarrassing.
I could have tailored my answer, Bill!
Possibilities for sweet-potato pasta: dried basil, garlic powder/salt, cinnamon (if you want a different spin), orega…
Poor snoopy! Please update us.
Also: sometimes my workday includes making lots of telephone calls to people, and I get bored doing this so I surf the net, read the urbanhonkings, whatever, while the phone is ringing. Then sometimes, when the pers…
Hey! Guess what I'm eating right now!
Some of that puffed couscous or whatever from Trader Joes (love this stuff)
Broccoli in there
Mixed around with some olive hummus
Throw in some flax seeds
Topped with a fried egg
Yum! Highly recommend this t…
Steve!
I remember this one time years ago when I decided it would be a great idea to go dancing, so I invited everyone to meet me at Holocene. As usually happens when I have a great idea like this, exactly two people showed up. But then I realize…
Oh no! Sorry to keep you waiting so long!
I am a teensy bit nervous that someone on the camping trip will somehow find this post, because everyone there is an artsy-fartsy. So, in case that happens: please know that despite the obvious mishaps, I…