Three feet of snow??? It's not even December yet!
And almost sixty-five percent of that was actual compliment. Is that a personal best?
Xander ,'End of Days'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
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 - Nov 26, 2019 10:33:57 am PST #14057 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Theodosia - Nov 26, 2019 11:10:35 am PST #14058 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I had four work-related passenger trips today, which is a lot! Happily two of the four resident-passengers were going to find their own way home, so that was only SIX actual rides. Two of them with The Bus, but I was really noticing that the traffic in Harvard Square dropped off noticeably -- the result of some people taking this as a vacation week, or leaving on Tuesday to avoid Wednesday Travel Hell Day. Even a 2-5% slackening adds up to freer-feeling traffic.
We had potluck lunch for staff today -- I made cupcakes. It's still kind of unexpected to have Coworkers and things like Holidays Off.
Also one of the residents gave a LARGE box of Serenade Chocolates to the staff. They are a m a z i n g.
amyparker - Nov 26, 2019 11:20:23 am PST #14059 of 30019
You've got friends to have good times with. When you need to share the trauma of a badly-written book with someone, that's when you go to family.
Theo, that's a huge difference! WSDOT is telling drivers here to double or triple the normal expected travel times, starting tomorrow; Ken is leaving Rupert the Mini at home and riding the bus. (Also cheaper: it's $25 round trip to bring a vehicle on the ferry, but only $8 to walk on.)
ETA: uh-oh, my goddaughter up on Whidbey is probably cursing a blue streak, as a bunch of the evening sailings on Wednesday and Thursday have been cancelled because of tidal currents.
Jesse - Nov 26, 2019 11:23:16 am PST #14060 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
It's still kind of unexpected to have Coworkers and things like Holidays Off.
In a good way, right??
Theodosia - Nov 26, 2019 11:40:49 am PST #14061 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Definitely in the good way -- these are nice people, for sure.
Sheryl - Nov 26, 2019 12:14:11 pm PST #14062 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
My condolences, Plei.
Jesse - Nov 26, 2019 1:07:50 pm PST #14063 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Definitely in the good way -- these are nice people, for sure.
Yay!
amyparker - Nov 26, 2019 1:13:01 pm PST #14064 of 30019
You've got friends to have good times with. When you need to share the trauma of a badly-written book with someone, that's when you go to family.
I just got a Facebook notice that it is my (deceased) uncles birthday. Should we have done something to switch the account?
Sophia, do you mean to make it a memorial account, or deactivate it? There's info here on doing either; you have to be able to demonstrate that you're an immediate family member or the executor for removal.
Beverly - Nov 26, 2019 2:22:52 pm PST #14065 of 30019
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Snow is pretty to look at when you have power and no place else you have to be. It's a misery to have to travel in. To a greater or lesser degree depending on the judgement of other drivers.
Zenkitty - Nov 26, 2019 4:59:03 pm PST #14066 of 30019
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Zenkitty - don't forget about the consequences to your income tax preparation. Most freelancers receive a form 1099-MISC. Will your employer be withholding any taxes for you? Will you be filing a Schedule C? Will you be able to claim any expenses?
Employer will not be doing any withholding. I'll be hiring a tax preparer next year to make sure I get everything done right. I should be able to claim expenses.