Ugh, a kid I knew from the beer scene in New Orleans died suddenly yesterday. He wasn't even 30. It's not known what happened yet. I barely knew him, but had a few interactions with him and he was such a sweet, smart guy. It sucks.

The website says that people can bring ghost-hunting equipment if they have it. And, surprisingly, that's the one thing we don't have in the attic.

Although Tim's oldest brother DOES have an EMF meter, because he is convinced his house is haunted. I think he's even had ghost hunters come to his house to check it out. We were going to borrow the EMF meter, but then neither one of us wanted to carry it around. Clearly, we are slackers.

Nora, wow, that's so young. That really does suck. I'm sorry.

Whoo, ghost tour! Have fun, Teppy.

Now, I've never personally experienced any kind of paranormal event, but I have an open mind.

I've been told that going on ghost tours with my big brother and me are "interesting", because we start staring at corners and whatnot before the guide points to them and tells whatever story.

Although Tim's oldest brother DOES have an EMF meter, because he is convinced his house is haunted.

There are EMF phone apps! Which cracks me up for some reason.

There are EMF phone apps! Which cracks me up for some reason.

Oh my god. I might have to download one.

Ugh, a kid I knew from the beer scene in New Orleans died suddenly yesterday. He wasn't even 30. It's not known what happened yet. I barely knew him, but had a few interactions with him and he was such a sweet, smart guy. It sucks.

Oof, that's awful.

There are EMF phone apps! Which cracks me up for some reason.

I don't see how that could actually work. The radios in a phone only work for a few very specific bands.

sarameg, I hope the phone interviews went well, despite the lack of notice.

Oh, Maria: our contracting officers are absolute fiends. I swear we waste spend more taxpayer money nitpicking through proposals than we save...

'suela, this is beyond ridiculous. I understand due diligence, but the lawyer that is handling it is wholly unfamiliar with the subject matter, and it's making our lives difficult.

Oh no, Nora. I'm sorry.

We just had another heroin overdose in the town (of 1500) where the restaurant is. 32 years old. I don't know where this ends....

We just had another heroin overdose

I saw a Facebook post from my home county in Pennsylvania, from a cleanup they did on a stretch of rural road. Amidst the general trash and beer bottles etc, they listed three used needles. Just from one stretch of rural road. And those just the ones tossed from cars (which assumes they or their passengers are shooting up while driving).

(Greene County, southwestern corner of Pa.)

I was out sick yesterday and this morning I woke up to find 600 emails in my work inbox. I've wrestled it down to 84 and would like to take a nap now.