Is this person a student?

No, she's an adult who has worked here for years (thus the "I can't fire you right now" problem) and has a day job.

I suspect I only got this email because last time she showed up two hours late for a shift (without bothering to tell me) I told her (in writing) that it wasn't acceptable to do so.

I also suspect that the next time she does this, it will be an "emergency".

Dear Part Timer, I'm a librarian and a lawyer -- I keep well organized files and soon I will have all the evidence I need to fire your ass. Cheers, Da Boss

How's lil Em doing MM?

Last I talked to him, her fever was down, but not gone.

Aw, poor thing. And poor Em.

I'm so nervous...I'm blogging the KO Primary-pa-Looza tonight. Maybe cause I'm good...maybe because I have no life. Longest posting I've ever made, and for a bunch of fans that make b.org look casual. And if I screw up, I can't say and by--- I mean porn, but Tweety is generally good for a laugh, right? And by that I don't mean porn. (Because that is giving me Lundberg thoughts of him on me going "Left, right...HA!)

So, somebody who's flown more recently than me (ie almost anyone) - what are the odds that I'll have any kind of power source on my Southwest flight next week? Slim to none?

how do I word-smith

I might edit thusly:

This causes a considerable hardship

particularly in light of the short notice and I would appreciate any effort you can make to remain for your entire shift. When do you plan to make up the time?

what are the odds that I'll have any kind of power source on my Southwest flight next week? Slim to none?

yep.

So, somebody who's flown more recently than me (ie almost anyone) - what are the odds that I'll have any kind of power source on my Southwest flight next week? Slim to none?

Actually, Southwest is promoting being very business friendly. At Love Field (Dallas Airport) they have little bars with plugs on the opposite side. They might have that or similar at all their gates.

ETA: Flew in the middle of last month to NO and back.

They might have that or similar at all their gates.

But the actual 6-ish hours of flight time will have to be low-tech given both my laptop and my portable DVD player's lame battery lives?

S-C-H-A-D-E-N-F-R-E-U-D-E

My Boss just asked me to call her a car home (as opposed to to the train) and walked out of here saying "suddenly I don't feel very well". And she's real real pale.

I will bet you five bucks she just came down with the bug that I (and a good chunk of the office) have been fighting.

Now, naturally I would not wish illness on anyone because that's just mean.

But if she is starting what I'm finishing I might giggle just the tiniest amount.