Category Archives: Personal

So, as with any major life change, the layoff thing has illuminated a few needs that have long gone unattended. Most importantly: the need of a suit. Sarah and I were trying to figure out just how embarrassing it is … Continue reading →

Just kidding–but unfortunately not about the laid off part. Continue reading →

It’s been a bit slow here in blogspace since the holidays. A long bout with my finals, lots of last-minute Christmas shopping, and a sudden desire to take care of all the things that have gone long neglected during the semester have kept me from blogging much lately. As a bit of retrospective and just to catch you up, here’s the latest from the Walker family household. Continue reading →

“What it comes to, I think, is the knowledge that you are not God…And the very real regret that you cannot be.” –Diana Gabaldon, Voyager At work, I am faced with death on almost a daily basis. The death of … Continue reading →

She stopped mid-stride. “Wait, shouldn’t we be going the other way?” “Oh. Right, let’s go.” She hesitated. “What?” I kept walking. “Are you afraid of looking stupid?” “No…” “Oh, right, I’m the one whose always afraid of looking stupid. You’re … Continue reading →

h4. September 2002 * Inspection: FAILED * Reason: Paperwork not in order (my bad) * Resolution: Renew registration * Time: About 15 minutes online * Cost: $45 h4. January 2003 * Inspection: FAILED * Reason: Side marker out * Resolution: … Continue reading →

Michael Barrish: Sundial. If it would work, sure, I would change all the clocks in the world for you so that you won’t be late anymore, sure, why not? Sadly, though, I doubt this would help much. I think a … Continue reading →

Things you may want to know about Ken & Sarah today, abridged because we’re packing our bags in eight hours and being clever takes too long: * Our anniversary is Sunday, so this weekend marks the production rollout of Husband … Continue reading →