In the words of one of my favorite musical artists, “Hello Old Friend. It’s really good to see you once again.” It has been a while since I have updated the blog, but I thought I would take some time to bring the three people who read this thing up to date.
In my professional life, work has been keeping me busy, for a variety of different reasons. As one of my staff moved to an internal position, I have had to work with my remaining staff to take on my former charge’s tasks. I think that change combined with my efforts to fill the position have taken their toll. Some other organizational change is afoot, and with changes such as this, there are always some growing pains. I am interested in the outcome.
In my personal life, a degree of normalcy has been restored. As of today, I am now the sole resident of my home once again. My houseguest–my mother–has moved into her place, and I think it is a good move for her (and for me). I have enjoyed the new-found freedom I have once again in my house. No more weekend afternoons of NASCAR, weekday evenings of Oriole games, and other televised things. For all of my complaining, I think this time has done both of us some good. Still, there is something to be said for having the complete and unfettered use of my home once again.
On other fronts, I am doing quite well.
#1 by Alex on August 31, 2009 - 7:26 am UTC
Sounds like something Mike Doughty would say. Glad to hear that everything is settling back to normalcy.
#2 by JJT on August 31, 2009 - 7:32 am UTC
Thank you, sir. The artist is Eric Clapton, actually.
#3 by midwestie on August 31, 2009 - 12:49 pm UTC
You did a good thing for your mom. Now it’s good to have some you-time at home.
Did your nephew and his gf have the baby yet?
#4 by JJT on August 31, 2009 - 1:03 pm UTC
@midwestie: Actually, the baby adventure never happened. She had a miscarriage, and they are no longer seeing each other. So, a blessing in disguise. He is actually doing quite well.
#5 by midwestie on August 31, 2009 - 4:13 pm UTC
Wow, Jason, he’s really had some big-ticket life experiences this year. I agree with you on it being a blessing in disguise, and hope he continues on a great path.