Many things I can do boil down to follow the instructions. That’s how I learned to sew. That’s how I learned to do laundry (without turning all my undies pink – although, once, we did end up with some that had a lovely turquoise hue). And most especially, that’s how I learned how to cook.…
I have lived in San Jose for over 24 years now. I left behind an active social life with many friends in Los Angeles. I have people I consider friends in San Jose, but few close friends. Mostly, because I do not take the time to go out and socialize. There are a number of…
My latest show, A New Brain, ended on Sunday. I almost never get upset over the ending of a show. Each show has its lifespan – auditions, callbacks, being cast, rehearsal, memorization, and finally performance. And by the last performance, I am usually ready to have my life back. The same is true of A…
OMG. I have not felt this tired in a very long time. You know that feeling when you are so tired it actually makes you feel nauseated? That’s how tired I am. And I’m not surprised I’m tired; I’m just surprised I am this tired. Yesterday was the closing for A New Brain – which…
I have been fat most of my life. I have been employed most of my adult life. Has being fat affected my work life? Almost certainly. Mostly, in the jobs I did not get or take. In Los Angeles, I saw an ad, looking for a secretary with “front office appearance”. I’m, like, WTF is…
I learned how to type fairly young. I took various typing courses during my (misspent) youth. First, during Summer Enrichment Program, I took typing. Then my mom sent me to Bay City Business College for a course on typing. Then more Summer Enrichment Program. And finally, more typing my Senior year of high school. The…
First off, I know, WTF? It’s almost Thursday. Fuck you, it took almost all day for me to find something to be pissed off about! As you may know, Microsoft no longer is supporting its Window 7 products. It will no longer give you technical assistance or software updates. Windows 7 was released in 2009…
