y'all.
One of my colleagues at the place I left had a serious mental health crisis which involved a lawsuit. Anyway, I was advised by my department chair and others not to speak to said colleague even though he was among the people I had known the longest.
When I left my place of employment, I left pretty much without saying goodbye to anyone except my students and the administrative staff.
I am still doing quite a lot of biz at former place and needed to speak to previous colleague about some research. He UNLOADED in an email about how he is mad at me for my silence, that I took a research project away from him and blah blah.
I spent 20 minutes how to decide how to respond to said unloading. The problem is his mental health is really not very good (he is really really paranoid among other things). So I cannot engage in his 3 page single space email rant. On the other hand, I do miss the friendly relationship we once had.
I wrote a short but sweet email message. It won't satisfy him, but that was the best way (I think) not to inflame him.
I really appreciate the suggestions, thanks guys! There is also a Catholic store in Seattle I've been to for gift-buying a couple times, so may see what they've got there for a stocking stuffer with a charity gift. (And hey, if I ever need a "congratulations on the 20th anniversary of your ordination" card I know where to find one...)
Le N that sounds really tough. Fine line to walk. Good luck.
OMG. my email apparently worked. His reply:
"thank you for understanding."
Damn.
I'm ready for the Secretary of State position, Mr. President!
Well, there's an opening. You've got my vote.
As an aside, if anyone is looking for gifts on the more hippy-dippy side of religious, Koinonia Farm is pretty freaking awesome. (And not in the way that'll get Teppy on my case.)
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My car should have a setting where it won't start if I've played the boobs wrong.
I dunno. This sounds like something for the game thread. Maybe you need a good GM. Billytea is AWESOME at BSG. I wonder how he would be as Boob Game Master?? I guess the big question would be, would the back channel conversations be gossipy, or just part of the game?
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ION - As I was driving in to work, I had the sudden rememberance, that one of the students hates mushrooms as much as me, but for the life of me, can't recall if that was the guy I drew for secret santa or not. Ugggg. Don't want to buy cool gift to grow food that he might not like. I hate when I over think things, and get vapor locked.
Find some frozen stuffed mushrooms. Make them, bring them a as treat to work. See if he take one.
If he was still working in the shop, great idea. Alas, he's now TA for the studio.
Hey La Tep - Em has a really stuffy nose and Joe wants to give her something for it. I'm reluctant because she takes Concerta. Are there decongestants that are ok?
Hey La Tep - Em has a really stuffy nose and Joe wants to give her something for it. I'm reluctant because she takes Concerta. Are there decongestants that are ok?
My understanding (with all the usual I am not a doctor, or at least not that kind of doctor disclaimers) is that Concerta plus decongestants can raise the blood pressure, so people who already have blood pressure problems shouldn't take them together, but for people with normal blood pressure, it's OK.
Concerta plus decongestants can raise the blood pressure, so people who already have blood pressure problems shouldn't take them together, but for people with normal blood pressure, it's OK.
You could call the pharmacy and ask what decongestant they'd recommend.
