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Downtime / Uptime
Like so many in tech, I was recently laid off. I made it to round 5 at my company, so I understand how fortunate I am. On the other hand, it sucks to be looking for a job. It’s also an opportunity for some introspection because my mind isn’t always flicking back and forth between… Continue reading
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Projects Galore
We picked a bathroom contractor a couple of weeks ago, and they have in-house design services. It was pretty quick to get things designed to our specification. Yesterday the contractor called and said the building permit is ready, and asked when we’d like them to start – I suggested next Monday. In the meanwhile, the… Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day, Part Deux
I forgot I bought these for myself, and found them when I rooted around the snack bin at home as I was taking a break from working this afternoon. I’m working on something that requires a little finesse and specificity, so my snack has to follow suit. Continue reading
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Perfection Not Required
My birthday is in November, just a few days after Halloween. For the great holiday I dressed in Star Trek garb, and my team and I decorated our small corner of the office to be space-ish. Someone on the Design team had recently created some caricatures for a project, and made one for my special… Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day 2023
Some days a really mooshy love song is okay. Today might be one of those days. Feels Like Home Written by Randy Newman. Performed by Diana Krall and Bryan Adams. Continue reading
About Me
Music, merriment, moody meanderings. Travel, tillage, tinkering. All things minor, major, and middling – ilegirl arcana. The personal blog of Patti MacArthur Nelson.
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