It's amazing how the only work that happened last week needed to be wrapped up by 12/31, so I came back to literally no emails I needed to address. And people are slow getting back in this week, so basically I'm just dicking around. I am confident there is work I could be doing, but it just feels so hard!
Mal: Yeah, well, just be careful. We cheated Badger out of good money to buy that frippery, and you're supposed to make me look respectable. Kaylee: Yes, sir, Captain Tightpants.
'Shindig'
Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Jan 02, 2018 9:28:01 am PST #20578 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Jessica - Jan 02, 2018 9:32:08 am PST #20579 of 30002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I am confident there is work I could be doing, but it just feels so hard!
^^^ is me
-t - Jan 02, 2018 9:52:42 am PST #20580 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I, on the other hand, am swamped and filled with donwanna. New task is both stupid and time consuming, yay. Going to stop thinking about it and have lunch.
Jesse - Jan 02, 2018 10:04:00 am PST #20581 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
At least I have meetings tomorrow.
Jesse - Jan 02, 2018 10:04:43 am PST #20582 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Also, one of the least fun parts of my job is where someone is like, "I want to support women in STEM!" and I have to be like, yeah, no. We can't do that. Due to our anti-discrimination policy.
Helena Handbasket - Jan 02, 2018 10:05:42 am PST #20583 of 30002
Smart people can be stupid too
I've been slowly reading though your lovely responses to the news of Ouose's death. Thank you all for your comfort, support, and love. I shared a few with our mom and she sends her thanks too. We especially loved the dirge without music, thank you for sharing it Windsparrow
Laura - Jan 02, 2018 10:11:54 am PST #20584 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
You and Ouise have been on my mind, Helena. I hope that 2018 brings peace and comfort to all the family and loved ones. It is clear that she was surrounded by love and support. I'm so sorry that she was lost so soon.
Calli - Jan 02, 2018 11:18:05 am PST #20585 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Also, one of the least fun parts of my job is where someone is like, "I want to support women in STEM!" and I have to be like, yeah, no. We can't do that. Due to our anti-discrimination policy.
Can you work toward policies that indirectly support women in STEM, like blind hiring practices where you remove the first name off resumes and cover letters before review, so people don't know if the person is male or female? I read in the infamous "somewhere" that women candidates are more likely to make it past the first round of candidate review if their gender isn't specified. Of course, the f2f interview will probably remove all doubt, but at least more women candidates are likely to make it to the interview stage.
Jesse - Jan 02, 2018 11:23:28 am PST #20586 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh Helena, I'm glad you came and saw the posts. Best wishes to you and your family.
Can you work toward policies that indirectly support women in STEM, like blind hiring practices where you remove the first name off resumes and cover letters before review, so people don't know if the person is male or female?
Oh yeah, we should absolutely do that kind of thing (I have no idea what actually goes on, but I think our faculty gender balance is pretty good), but this person wants to do something like donate a scholarship just for women, and we can't.
Burrell - Jan 02, 2018 11:34:09 am PST #20587 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Good to see you, Helena. Peace to you and your family.
Gud, I'm hoping that you are having a better day. Peace and strength to you as well.
I've been trying to take care of a some emotionally taxing but necessary stuff today, like taking paperwork to the lawyer. Next up: letter to the bank. Then wash the car. Then ugh.