Life...as I see it
and landed in your neck of the woods. Nice place you have here. Will visit again soon. Wishing you a spiffy Tuesday! 
Happy New Year AD. 
Merry Christmas, Francine! 
Merry Christmas, Francine. 
(only the frozen kind 
) Glad to read all is well wit your mom. Hope her surgery is a complete success. Hi AD. Next time you're in McD's, try their iced coffee ... it's delicious. Iced tea? I don't like sugar. Also, good news with your mom.
Who started that tradition? And why July? June 25th is the half-way point.
That is HUGE! When I first started there and for about 15 years, we wore strictly business attire: suits, dresses, etc. Some people complained repeatedly that they couldn't afford to go out and buy those "fancy" clothes all the time just for work. So finally a couple of years ago we went business casual, meaning things like khaki pants, capris, corduroys, etc. were fine. Some folks still complained that they shouldn't have to go out and buy special casual clothes when all they normally wear are jeans. So now the day has arrived when folks can actually wear jeans every day if they want. Everybody should be happy, right? Not exactly. Part of the new dress code guidelines states that women can't wear shoes that expose both their toes AND heels, but one or the other is okay. Up until now, dressy summer sandals were acceptable. The problem is that some women interpreted that to mean that thong flip-flops were appropriate as well. So because some of them continuously pushed the envelope, the new rule was put into place. Personally, I'm happy with the new guidelines. I think the people who run the company have every right to request that the folks who work for them dress in a style they feel is appropriate. And if folks don't like it, nobody is forcing them to work there. I think the bottom line is that you can never please some people, especially those who just like to complain.
My mom came over and spent the night. We ate deviled eggs, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, corn on the cob, blueberry pie, and ice cream. We got to see plenty of fireworks without having to leave the house. Several neighbors and other people in the area set them off, so we had great views from my front and back doors. 
I'll be singing along in the car, and all of a sudden a word or entire line is blanked out for something they feel is inappropriate. For example, the Billy Joel song, "Captain Jack," was playing the other day, and I heard:
Surely they have others to choose from.
Usually it stays open for about 30 seconds or so, and then closes slowly, plenty of time for the one wheelchair-bound lady on our floor to get in unscathed. We've called to have it repaired, so hopefully it won't take too long. Then, later, before I left work, I stopped in the ladies room again. I foiled the evil door by actually opening it manually. Novel idea these days, I know. But then I managed to bang my shin with the bottom corner of the stall door. Ow again. 
I guess it's time for me to make a career change. I don't think I'm too bad looking (I haven't shattered any mirrors lately or anything) and people tell me I have a pretty good personality, so if anyone out there would like to pay me to show up at their party, my schedule is pretty open. 
I'm still baffled because when I went down there Saturday, I swear I heard the pump motor after I had already turned off the a/c unit. That's why I thought I should unplug it because I didn't want it to keep running if it wasn't working correctly. I just don't get it. So I had to pay for a service call I really didn't need and now I guess I'm going to have to get an electrician. I still don't see how an outlet just stops working one day after 4 years of working perfectly fine, but what do I know?
As best I can tell, I think either the pump or the water drainage tube may be clogged, or maybe the pump is just broken. At any rate, it's in an awkward area and attached to the side of the unit, plus I really don't have any clue what to look for or how to fix it, so I just unplugged the pump, turned off the a/c, and threw down a bunch of towels. I'll call the a/c people on Monday. It could be worse though...I could have not gone down to the basement at all today and had a major flood tomorrow.
One of my friends laminated a Dilbert comic strip panel and gave it to me. I'm feeling too lazy to scan it, so I'll just post the gist of it here. A female is sitting in her manager's office.
That just totally cracks me up! 
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