Huh. My company has apparently hired a Project Manager who will be in Supply Chain on the org chart though will be managing interdepartmental projects. Or so I understand from the email they sent out. Wonder what that's about. For once, it doesn't sound like my actual job will change (I am probably wrong about that, but it's possible)

"On call" for jury duty, so calling again Monday evening to see if I report on Tuesday

Oh, just caught up on a couple hundred posts and saw the news about Todd. What a lovely human she was, inside and out. So sad.

We went to the Rugby match tonight. The team has been working out in DH's weight room because of a kerfuffle between the rugby team and the soccer team and Messi not liking to share or some such. So the coach gave him some tickets. They won, which was cool because they are ranked #9 and won against the #1 team, and apparently they go to playoffs now. Anyway, my main takeaway was the sweet thighs because seriously sweet.

DH's high school basketball players sharing the weight room with professional rugby players is pretty cute since they are blown away with how strong these guys are. Gives them a look at the potential future.

Sad news, indeed. Thanks for letting us know, Vortex.

I’m sorry to hear about Todd, but thanks for letting us know, Vortex.

Sheryl, I hope your mom is doing better.

I have been offered “voluntary” separation at work, because my department lost 25% of its budget, and most of that was people. If I go willingly, I get 6 months salary and health insurance, plus accumulated vacation time. If I don’t, I can try and stick it out and see if I get officially laid off, but the position will be gone. And everyone else at the university has had to make similar cuts, so there won’t be an opening in another department I can slide into. On the upside, I already have an interview for a job at a community college next Wednesday. And looking for another job in MI is a lot easier when you’re actually in MI.

Yay, I guess, Calli?

Today is indeed a day of celebration! Happy birthday to the magnificent Vortex! I hope you're having a wonderful birthday weekend and that the rest of the year brings you an abundance of joy.

keto blueberry bagel

This is also the anniversary of the first F2F in 2002. It was an event that changed my life in many ways and brought me a group of friends I cherish dearly. (eat a muffin whitey)

Calli, I hope the move happens seamlessly. The extent of disruption across universities, government agencies, and numerous other sectors is truly unfathomable.

I’m sorry you are faced with that, Calli. I am glad you are already in MI and somewhat settled! Interview ~ma.

Happy Vortex Day!