Nora! I'm so sorry I missed wishing you a happy birthday -- but I hope that you had a good one.

Jess & erika, I spent an entire workday in a training session with bosses and HR people getting our annual compliance check-off for not making the company liable if we screw up EEO, ADA, FMLA or other work discrimation biz. I mention you two specifically because I inquired about California protections for Wicca/Pagan under protected categories (it is. The only test is whether the religion is a "sincerely held belief." Jen will be happy to know that Atheism is also covered under the religious protection. That is, it can't be a deciding factor in a work decision), and ADA accomodations.

And just for the girls-who-like-boys-in-eyeliner contingent I checked to see if transgender people were covered. And, in fact, they are in California where "Gender Identity" is a protected class. Which means you can't not-hire a guy for showing up in drag, or a drag-king who shows up in a work appropriate suit.

Then we played a game of HR Jeopardy (just like the TV game) and I lead my team to the most point total as we entered Final Jeopardy. Where I lost, but still got a free Starbucks card for my explanation. (Which had to do with "reasonable accomodation.")

I mention you two specifically because I inquired about California protections for Wicca/Pagan under protected categories (it is. The only test is whether the religion is a "sincerely held belief.")

I sincerely believe in Flying Spaghetti Monsterism. Now I just have to move to California to get Fridays off!

David, that's kind of interesting.

I'm in a mad scramble to get everyone who hasn't already taken a training class into the class. There are limited slots available and this morning there were 3 classes, now there are 2. I had to pull teeth to find out which of our people need to take this.

I was informed that even though I'm not a permenent employee I'm still eligble for all of the training classes that non supervisors are eligible for. There aren't many choices, but I'm doing all the training I can. I think that will impress my supervisors and help justify making me a permenent employee.

Shutting your thumb in the hatchback of your minivan so hard that the damn thing latched.

Owieowieowie!!!! {{{Aimee!!!}}} Unfortunately, I know of what you speak having once slammed the tip of my middle finger in a car door once. And it was locked.

All the 2nd wind vibes you need, Nora {{{{{{

It's Friday, and payday.

I get my very first paycheck today!!! Those meager hundreds of dollars are mine!

Gris, that sounds both awesome and sucktacular. I don't know what to say. Possibly because I am hungry and need lunch.

Aims, that just sounds sucktacular. *kisses your thumb*

Nora, may you live in less interesting times.

Susan roooooooocks.

Ouch Aimee! Itty bitty frozen kisses to make it better.

Mmmm cookies!

{{Gud}} I hope you are able to have productive communication while smelling the roses this weekend.

So, Crush!Girl definitely likes me.

Yay! I am sympathetic to the conflicts, but enjoy the moment.

{{Nora}} I hope you get a nap before more drama.

All of my nails are splitting, and I can't tell if it's because of (a) stress (b) lack of [insert nutrient here] in my diet, or (c) bad reaction to the cheap nail polish I'm wearing. Most likely a combination of all three.

The same damn thing has happened to me. Like suddenly. I don’t know what is up. My only clue is that I have been very negligent in taking my vitamins the last couple months.

I sincerely believe in Flying Spaghetti Monsterism.

No you don't. You're insincere, and not only will the FSM pass you by, but the Great Pumpkin as well.

Also, I'm with Laura on the flirting. And have, in fact, flirted with Laura, which is good sexy fun. I recommend it. We should have a flirt with Laura day. It'll cheer everybody up, ease the cramps, cause Nora to have a restorative nap and speed the relief to the Gulf Coast.

We don't need to have a flirt with meara day, however, since every day is flirt with meara day. Even when she's not trying.

Jen will be happy to know that Atheism is also covered under the religious protection.

t does atheistic burnt toast impersonation

does atheistic burnt toast impersonation

Is that like chopped liver? You believe in all kinds of whackadoodle stuff. Free speech, gaming, haute cuisine...