{{{{{{Juliana}}}}}}}}

Windsparrow, that sounds like a tough situation.

Sparky, thanks for your sound advice - fortunately I don't have to take it, as bosslady has consulted with her boss, and she says I've done everything right, so while we are going to have to have that meeting, bosslady is to back me all the way.

Also, I am now in possession of knowledge of other places to apply, where no one will think I am flaky for wanting a change of scenery from this outfit after only a few months.

{{Toto, vw, Emily}} Bastet, if you'd taken on a German Shepherd, I'd high-five ya, but no....

{{juliana}} Thinking of you. You will get through this. Reach out, and we'll be there as best we can.

she says I've done everything right

good news!

I am now in possession of knowledge of other places to apply

even better!

My sister tried on my corset. It's too big for her, as well, but, in her words, "I want a corset, now!"

I'm thinking of the two of you in corsets and I just went to a very happy place.

While Seattle is one of North America's whitest cities, it also has an uncommonly high number of individuals of multiracial ancestry. [1] The racial makeup of the city is 70.09% white, 13.12% Asian, 8.44% Black, 1.00% Native American, 0.50% Pacific Islander, 2.38% from other races, and 4.46% from two or more races. 5.28% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

I should note that Annabel is multiracial as is her father. My great-grandmother's last name was Rattlinggourd.

51% Asian, 20% white, 13% black, 9% Hispanic/Latino and 7% from other races

Ten years ago, when I lived in the Valley, it was even more Asian. The north part of the hill is getting whiter due to its proximity to Amazon, though it's still pretty Asian.

Silly Empress! Seriously, here in Seattle, a group of Actual Diverse Kidlets is a rare thing to see, especially north of Lake Union. (Due, in large part, to some really ugly and racist zoning laws that used to exist in the city.)

Though the zoning laws were spotty. One neighborhood would have by-laws that effectively barred non-whites, but the neighboring area would only ban Asians, and still another one wouldn't have any bans at all. So, you ended up with one of the richest neighborhoods in Seattle surrounded on three sides by African-American neighborhoods. You also have the same sorts of racial shifts you see in New York or Chicago over time, e.g. the Italian-Americans of "Garlic Gulch" moved burbs in the 40s and 50s and were replaced by blacks, many of whom are now moving to Renton and being replaced by lower to middle class SE Asians. The landmark Italian bakery, Borrachini's, is now owned by a Filipino family.

Morning. Still in a foul mood.

Mallory has essayed the stairs, working to crawl up the first step. I let him go a bit before pulling him off. Baby gate installation today for sure. Now he's being a fairly chattery Swifter.

Wait? Ethernet and he does floors? I want a baby!

I want a baby!

::raises eyebrow::

Roombas are cheaper.

Also? Cat toy.

Okay, no baby. I want a Roomba. And a camcorder.

Roombas are cheaper.

And don't run 24/7/365.

Baby with a toggle on/off button?

Okay, no baby. I was momentarily delusional.