So. I'm at Cub Foods (the local grocery store), and the person (gender being withheld to protect the innocent) ahead of me is paying their bill via credit/debit card, and it's time for them to sign their life away on the pin pad device/screen thingamabob. I see them sign their full name, with beginning capital letters, and their middle initial, and then crossing their T's and dotting every last … [Read more...]
Loving the rain
September 17, 2015 By
Sitting here reading my textbooks, was listening to a video lecture, it rained on and off during the night, woke up to rain, and it's still raining, alternating between sprinkling and out and out really hard showers (with lots of wind to boot). There are times when I can open my windows such that the rain doesn't come in - love listening to the sounds (of the rain). Sitting in my kitchen, with … [Read more...]
Miscellaneous thoughts
September 12, 2015 By
Such a nice day out there today, my favorite season is fall - the temp is "just right". Too bad it only lasts 4-6 weeks here in MN. (Lol) I've got a few (good) stories to write about but I'm not doing it today. But, I'll preview them for you: First one is about my (accidentally) providing some excitement and joy to a person in my life by introducing them to something a few months ago. Maybe more … [Read more...]
Excitement over school!
September 8, 2015 By
Excited. Blah, blah, blah. Last course ("I.T. Infrastructure") at Saint Thomas starts this Friday evening - never had a Friday evening course before (it's probably going to ruin my very exciting social life - ha ha). 14 weeks/class sessions, final exam, no mid term exam, not sure if there is a team project yet, but apparently weekly individual and team assignments. Two text books and then a PDF … [Read more...]
FB article: “Christians” & their lack of compassion for the LGBT community
September 7, 2015 By
Christians and non-compassion (opens in a new window) This is a very well written essay - please read and share. I am asking my FB friends/family who are Christians to please take time to read this. Thank you. … [Read more...]
Re-watching West Wing!
September 7, 2015 By
I've recently been watching reruns of the last few episodes of season 6 and the beginning of the final season (7) of West Wing and really wish we had presidential candidates such as the ones played by Jimmy Smits, Alan Alda, and/or Leo McGarry (John Spencer), Jed Barlett (Martin Sheen), instead of the dozen or more republican numbnuts that have thrown their hat in the ring so far. I really loved … [Read more...]
Job Hunting – Jostens
August 31, 2015 By
Last week on Tuesday, I posted something about two friends, true friendship, procrastination and "taking action". The action I took last week, produced no (immediate) results. Just learned a few hours ago that I was mistakenly given a wrong email addr. and the 3rd party is still looking forward to receiving from me. So, having just now resent my email, I am thinking I may still be "in the … [Read more...]
Babysitting Lailah – long day
August 27, 2015 By
Another wonderful (but pretty long) day with the little girl today. Going out to get me a "five guys" burger and fries now. Pictures, videos, stories may or may not be posted later, depending on the mood of GranPaBrian when he gets back from eating his luscious burger... Stay tuned for more Lailah news on this channel. … [Read more...]
Lailah – Babysitting – Jordan picking her up
August 27, 2015 By
So Jordan comes by to pick her up tonight, after getting off work. We're in the living room, she is "hiding" from her dad, as she always does - it's a game with her. While waiting for her to show herself, we talk about his day, I compliment him on the recent "job completion" pics that were posted by his boss (at Infinite Decks), and other stuff (like what she and I did today), and also caught up … [Read more...]
TV – “Mr. Robot”
August 27, 2015 By
Last few nights, I've been watching this new show called "Mr. Robot", with Christian Slater (in a supporting role). It's a bit interesting, but also, kinda "out there". Just finished episode 8, where two very, very surprising things happen toward the end - coming from totally out of the blue, total plot twists, etc. Only two episodes left before the end of this first season, then gonna have to … [Read more...]
