Thursday: Up around 8:30. Time squandering on the web. David shared an interesting GC related dream. Sitting. Shower. Changed my guitar strings. Coffee and cereal. Played guitar for a bit. Down basement for morning practices. Seeing as I was already late, I made myself even later by responding to email. Some GC related events are unfolding with rapidity. Took pictures of "Catbox in a bowl."
In to work. Overcast day. Like clockwork, a couple of features that always break right before a release, turned up broken. Spent the rest of the day squashing bugs that should have been caught weeks, if not months, ago. Realized that if I was to get my changes in for the next beta, I wasn't going to be able to do any of the things I had planned for the evening. So, worked late.
Back home, MB was off in Lowell at a BD gig. (Tonight also had an interesting event at KKC, and the last performance by my good friend Shawn's band, Chauncy.) I took a shower, then ate leftover noodles, listening to NPR. Some more guitar. Email. MB returned home, a little after midnight. An "Amber Alert" has been raised locally, relating to the abduction of some kids. We are to be on the lookout for a green Ford minivan.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Catbox in a bowl
Wednesday: Up around 8. Web. Fed cats. Shower. Guitar. Down basement for morning practices. Packed a little breakfast to add to the lunch MB made for me. Headed out.
Overcast with sun breaking through. Some rain in the afternoon, but still muggy. A few bugs served as distractions today (one I fixed, the others were long-standing, and non-critical, so let them slide). Otherwise, working on the new code. Actually got some data flowing all the way through the new system (for about 2 seconds, then something asserted, and it fell over. More debugging tomorrow.) Backed up my laptop. Talked a bit with B. Alx was spreading FUD, but it's looking like they are going to branch the current release off the tip very soon. Headed out around 6:35.
Storrow was crawling, so I didn't get on it, but found a different route, using Memorial Drive into Charlestown. I arrived about 15 minutes late at KKC, but it turned out that Geshe Ngawang was also late (as was Wnd). A good teaching, Geshe Ngawang engaging us in some debate around material that was essentially set-theory. He had ridden in a car three hours each directly to be with us tonight. Brief class. Hung with Wnd and Ed in the library. A woman and her beau from Brazil were visiting the center. They were enthusiastically taking pictures of everything, and scooping up free books. Wnd and Ed made a new shelf in the library and reorganized some books. I sat with Wnd for a bit and chatted. Then back home.
Said hello to MB. We unloaded the dishwasher, cleaned the cat-box, and took out the recycling and garbage. I cooked an improvised noodle dish, which I ate some of listening to NPR. A little more guitar. Email. Soon bed.
Overcast with sun breaking through. Some rain in the afternoon, but still muggy. A few bugs served as distractions today (one I fixed, the others were long-standing, and non-critical, so let them slide). Otherwise, working on the new code. Actually got some data flowing all the way through the new system (for about 2 seconds, then something asserted, and it fell over. More debugging tomorrow.) Backed up my laptop. Talked a bit with B. Alx was spreading FUD, but it's looking like they are going to branch the current release off the tip very soon. Headed out around 6:35.
Storrow was crawling, so I didn't get on it, but found a different route, using Memorial Drive into Charlestown. I arrived about 15 minutes late at KKC, but it turned out that Geshe Ngawang was also late (as was Wnd). A good teaching, Geshe Ngawang engaging us in some debate around material that was essentially set-theory. He had ridden in a car three hours each directly to be with us tonight. Brief class. Hung with Wnd and Ed in the library. A woman and her beau from Brazil were visiting the center. They were enthusiastically taking pictures of everything, and scooping up free books. Wnd and Ed made a new shelf in the library and reorganized some books. I sat with Wnd for a bit and chatted. Then back home.
Said hello to MB. We unloaded the dishwasher, cleaned the cat-box, and took out the recycling and garbage. I cooked an improvised noodle dish, which I ate some of listening to NPR. A little more guitar. Email. Soon bed.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
No Jun
Tuesday: Up around 8, as MB headed out. Feeling groggy. Shower. Fed cats. A bit of guitar. Down basement for morning practices. Headed out, stopping at the supermarket. Bought a salad for lunch, and some stuff for breakfast, and a box of cookies. A store employee, being helpful, got me to use the self-checkout. I realized I only wanted one box of cookies, rather than two, but she wasn't able to void the transaction. I collected my stuff, and headed for a regular checkout lane.
In at work, feeling a bit sleepy, so had to keep forcing myself to get down to business, but got a fair amount done in the end. Hooked the middle part up to the top and the bottom. Tomorrow I should get data flowing. Food at my desk. A bug came in later in the day, but I didn't get around to looking at it. Headed out around 6:40.
KKC, and yoga (with Wendy on tape). Things began a little late, so I didn't miss anything. A good session as always, though I was sleepy in the end portion. Wnd Sn and I all helped empty water bowls. Drove with Wnd up to her parents house to drop off some potatoes. Sn says drinking potato juice helps with acid reflux.
Back home, no sign of MB. Email. She arrives later on. We chat. I eat some toast and cheese. A bit more guitar. I missed my session with Jun today. I had forgotten that we had switched it from Thursday. Drat.
Today, Bush said. "They wear no uniform. They respect no laws of warfare or morality. They are trying to shake our will in Iraq, just as they tried to shake our will on September 11, 2001. They will fail."
Does he really think that people will not see that the "they" that were responsible for 9/11 and the "they" that make up the insurgent forces in Iraq have nothing to do with each other? Granted, he has gone a long way by not overestimating the intelligence of the American populace, but lately (also thinking of Cheney's "Last Throes" comment) it's just getting so blatant that you think someone would notice. Oh, probably not.
In at work, feeling a bit sleepy, so had to keep forcing myself to get down to business, but got a fair amount done in the end. Hooked the middle part up to the top and the bottom. Tomorrow I should get data flowing. Food at my desk. A bug came in later in the day, but I didn't get around to looking at it. Headed out around 6:40.
KKC, and yoga (with Wendy on tape). Things began a little late, so I didn't miss anything. A good session as always, though I was sleepy in the end portion. Wnd Sn and I all helped empty water bowls. Drove with Wnd up to her parents house to drop off some potatoes. Sn says drinking potato juice helps with acid reflux.
Back home, no sign of MB. Email. She arrives later on. We chat. I eat some toast and cheese. A bit more guitar. I missed my session with Jun today. I had forgotten that we had switched it from Thursday. Drat.
Today, Bush said. "They wear no uniform. They respect no laws of warfare or morality. They are trying to shake our will in Iraq, just as they tried to shake our will on September 11, 2001. They will fail."
Does he really think that people will not see that the "they" that were responsible for 9/11 and the "they" that make up the insurgent forces in Iraq have nothing to do with each other? Granted, he has gone a long way by not overestimating the intelligence of the American populace, but lately (also thinking of Cheney's "Last Throes" comment) it's just getting so blatant that you think someone would notice. Oh, probably not.
Monday, June 27, 2005
This is not looser than clams
Monday: Up around 8. Brief sitting, shower. Put away laundry. Loaded TGB multi-media disk into the iMac. Had breakfast (tea, egg/bagel sandwich, strawberries). Down basement for morning practices.
Drove up to Highland. Stopped at got an energy drink, which I consumed quickly while walking toward the library. I dropped the can in the garbage, and a fairly well dressed older man immediately picked it out, and walked away with it. Picked up a couple of CDs, which I had on hold, at the front desk. Over to KKC. Emptied water bowls. Talked to Ngawang on the phone. Jolly. Tsunmala told me some sad news, and we talked for quite awhile. Hard to process. Cleaned up a bit, and filled the bowls, taking my time. Lovely day out. Headed to work.
A good day at the office. I fixed a couple of last minute bugs, and got back to work on my other project, getting the connection code up and running. So, the lowest level, and the highest level are complete. Now to fill in the middle. Someone was interviewing, who spent most of the time saying how terrible and idiotic his current employers are. Needless to say, we're not going to hire him. Continued my salvo on bracketing style with Dnl. MB had packed a lunch for me, but it wasn't quite enough. Walked out and got some pizza. Later, I also walked out with B, M, and C and got another caffeinated beverage. Talked about drum corps for some reason. While waiting for builds watched some of the serial killer's confession on the web. Absolutely chilling. Also did some searching on Tommy Boy's brain drain (the Cult of Xnu).
Back home, and hung with MB, making a quick dinner of frozen veggies and a soy based 'chicken' patty. Guitar for a bit.
Drove up to Highland. Stopped at got an energy drink, which I consumed quickly while walking toward the library. I dropped the can in the garbage, and a fairly well dressed older man immediately picked it out, and walked away with it. Picked up a couple of CDs, which I had on hold, at the front desk. Over to KKC. Emptied water bowls. Talked to Ngawang on the phone. Jolly. Tsunmala told me some sad news, and we talked for quite awhile. Hard to process. Cleaned up a bit, and filled the bowls, taking my time. Lovely day out. Headed to work.
A good day at the office. I fixed a couple of last minute bugs, and got back to work on my other project, getting the connection code up and running. So, the lowest level, and the highest level are complete. Now to fill in the middle. Someone was interviewing, who spent most of the time saying how terrible and idiotic his current employers are. Needless to say, we're not going to hire him. Continued my salvo on bracketing style with Dnl. MB had packed a lunch for me, but it wasn't quite enough. Walked out and got some pizza. Later, I also walked out with B, M, and C and got another caffeinated beverage. Talked about drum corps for some reason. While waiting for builds watched some of the serial killer's confession on the web. Absolutely chilling. Also did some searching on Tommy Boy's brain drain (the Cult of Xnu).
Back home, and hung with MB, making a quick dinner of frozen veggies and a soy based 'chicken' patty. Guitar for a bit.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Microfilm
Sunday: Up around 8:30. Shower. Downstairs, and made some breakfast. Tony came down, and, together with MB, we ate and had some pleasant conversation about music, Guitar Craft, and our past. At 10, I drove him to South Station, parking in the bus lot, and walking him over to the trains. A short visit, but very pleasant to have him with us.
Back home, stopping for an energy drink and potato chips. I was dawdling in the store, and I asked myself, "what am I doing here?" Back home, and said hello to MB, then down basement for morning practices. The internet wasn't working so I looked into that. Also did a little reading.
Back upstairs, and it was almost time for MB to head out to a dance audition. After she left, I did some work, attempting to wind some microfilm, off one spool, and onto a different sized spool. Some lazing about. MB returned as I was about to do laundry. Found that my turntable had blown a fuse when it hit the end of the reel. A bit of a disappointment. Ate some lunch, hanging with MB. Email. A little while later, it was time to go to guitar circle.
Arrived on time tonight. Alex L was in attendance. Circulation exercise (working with two notes, six note patterns, skipping the person that began, then a turn-around, and mirror). An exercise in 'pair share' 'completing a process' and 'what do you want.' Eye of the Needle, Moving Force (needed to work out the bass-line) Bicycling to Afghanistan.
Back home, snacks with MB (She ate a soy sausage melt, and I had leftover hot and sour soup). We've decided our ticket to fame and fortune will be a book of prune recipes. She is also concerned that we will become increasingly eccentric as we age. She's probably right.
Back home, stopping for an energy drink and potato chips. I was dawdling in the store, and I asked myself, "what am I doing here?" Back home, and said hello to MB, then down basement for morning practices. The internet wasn't working so I looked into that. Also did a little reading.
Back upstairs, and it was almost time for MB to head out to a dance audition. After she left, I did some work, attempting to wind some microfilm, off one spool, and onto a different sized spool. Some lazing about. MB returned as I was about to do laundry. Found that my turntable had blown a fuse when it hit the end of the reel. A bit of a disappointment. Ate some lunch, hanging with MB. Email. A little while later, it was time to go to guitar circle.
Arrived on time tonight. Alex L was in attendance. Circulation exercise (working with two notes, six note patterns, skipping the person that began, then a turn-around, and mirror). An exercise in 'pair share' 'completing a process' and 'what do you want.' Eye of the Needle, Moving Force (needed to work out the bass-line) Bicycling to Afghanistan.
Back home, snacks with MB (She ate a soy sausage melt, and I had leftover hot and sour soup). We've decided our ticket to fame and fortune will be a book of prune recipes. She is also concerned that we will become increasingly eccentric as we age. She's probably right.
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Heartbreak Hotel
Saturday: MB went out early to the farmer's market in Union Square. I got up, web, shower. Was about to go down basement, when she returned. I ate some breakfast, and we hung out. Some phone calling with Terry arranging the logistics of getting down to Lupo's. Talked to Wnd briefly as well. MB headed out around 12:30, driving down to RI to see her friend V and new baby G. Brief sitting. Touch-up-painted the wall leading upstairs. (Always seems to get bumped.) Morning practices. Wnd stopped in for a brief visit. I got on the road by 3:30.
Made good time. Got to the Bonanza bus station, and then figured out that Tony must be coming in on the Greyhound. Drove to that station, and gave him a call on the cell, just to be sure. Realized I'd left my wallet at home. Some walking around, taking the lay of the land. Hot out today. Tony arrived about 5:10. We decided to try to just nose around and find Lupo's rather than following the directions. Good thing we did, since it turned out to be only a couple blocks from the bus station.
Dropped off Tony and found parking. When I entered, Terry was already there. His girlfriend lent him her car. Some reconnoitering. Check-in with RF. This club was a much different venue than the Somerville Theater. It's used as a nightclub as well as a performance space. They just bring in chairs for concerts, and change the stage around some. Stripper poles and dancing cages were available, but we did not wind up making use of them. Terry, Biff and I went to find food. We picked a Cuban place near where I'd parked the car. Terry and I had the veggie wrap (essentially a bean burrito). Yerba Maté Soda. Plantains. Back to the club. We stood in our spots as the doors opened, about 7:05. RF gave us a little bit of a challenge, by sitting out at the mixing-board. I hovered, trying to make sure no one would bother him. One guy tried to ask a question, but I turned him away. I was asked to let the house security guys know they didn't need to stand by the steps leading onto the stage. MB arrived.
The show began on time, and had a similar format to the previous night. I stood near the bar, and did my best to split my attention between the music, and keeping an eye on things. I felt more uneasy in this venue. Most of the audience was very well behaved, but I sensed disruptive element in the air. One guy sat way in the back of the club with his arms folded, giving off hostility. People were drinking and stumbling around. The best question of the night came from a nine year old: "Do you imagine things while you're playing?" The casualness of the club atmosphere helped move from the speaking portion back into the music. After the show, the three of us (Thirds Maintainers, I guess) stood around not knowing quite what to do. I had the thought that I wanted to make sure no one was sneaking up the stairs to the dressing room, so I went back stage. Tony and Terry followed, and we wound up going up and having our "Fisting for completion." An old acquaintance came in to say hello. We were given some tuna salad, cru-de-te, and mint tea to take home (I think Terry wound up with all of it). Back downstairs, we found that someone had stolen the DAT tapes of the evening's performance. What a bummer. I felt responsible for this, in that, I led Tony and Terry away from the floor, by going backstage.
We headed out, passing RF, who was sitting in a car waiting to leave. He thanked MB for letting me come out. We said goodbye to John and Biff. On the road, and good conversation with Tony.
Back home, we got Tony settled, then all sat around drinking some tea, and eating a little pie. And, when I say "a little pie," I mean a little pie. I think it was probably 6 inches in diameter. I stayed up trying to complete a few things. Cut it short when I found myself profoundly sleepy.
Made good time. Got to the Bonanza bus station, and then figured out that Tony must be coming in on the Greyhound. Drove to that station, and gave him a call on the cell, just to be sure. Realized I'd left my wallet at home. Some walking around, taking the lay of the land. Hot out today. Tony arrived about 5:10. We decided to try to just nose around and find Lupo's rather than following the directions. Good thing we did, since it turned out to be only a couple blocks from the bus station.
Dropped off Tony and found parking. When I entered, Terry was already there. His girlfriend lent him her car. Some reconnoitering. Check-in with RF. This club was a much different venue than the Somerville Theater. It's used as a nightclub as well as a performance space. They just bring in chairs for concerts, and change the stage around some. Stripper poles and dancing cages were available, but we did not wind up making use of them. Terry, Biff and I went to find food. We picked a Cuban place near where I'd parked the car. Terry and I had the veggie wrap (essentially a bean burrito). Yerba Maté Soda. Plantains. Back to the club. We stood in our spots as the doors opened, about 7:05. RF gave us a little bit of a challenge, by sitting out at the mixing-board. I hovered, trying to make sure no one would bother him. One guy tried to ask a question, but I turned him away. I was asked to let the house security guys know they didn't need to stand by the steps leading onto the stage. MB arrived.
The show began on time, and had a similar format to the previous night. I stood near the bar, and did my best to split my attention between the music, and keeping an eye on things. I felt more uneasy in this venue. Most of the audience was very well behaved, but I sensed disruptive element in the air. One guy sat way in the back of the club with his arms folded, giving off hostility. People were drinking and stumbling around. The best question of the night came from a nine year old: "Do you imagine things while you're playing?" The casualness of the club atmosphere helped move from the speaking portion back into the music. After the show, the three of us (Thirds Maintainers, I guess) stood around not knowing quite what to do. I had the thought that I wanted to make sure no one was sneaking up the stairs to the dressing room, so I went back stage. Tony and Terry followed, and we wound up going up and having our "Fisting for completion." An old acquaintance came in to say hello. We were given some tuna salad, cru-de-te, and mint tea to take home (I think Terry wound up with all of it). Back downstairs, we found that someone had stolen the DAT tapes of the evening's performance. What a bummer. I felt responsible for this, in that, I led Tony and Terry away from the floor, by going backstage.
We headed out, passing RF, who was sitting in a car waiting to leave. He thanked MB for letting me come out. We said goodbye to John and Biff. On the road, and good conversation with Tony.
Back home, we got Tony settled, then all sat around drinking some tea, and eating a little pie. And, when I say "a little pie," I mean a little pie. I think it was probably 6 inches in diameter. I stayed up trying to complete a few things. Cut it short when I found myself profoundly sleepy.
RF at the Somerville Theater
Friday: Woke around 9. Yep, late night. MB headed out. I jumped out of bed, down the stairs, and violently shampooed 5 couch pillows. Also tidied up around the house. Ate some breakfast (cereal, tea), shower. Left some notes for M. Down basement and morning practices. Said hello to M, as she cleaned. Drove out. Stopped at the Shaws to drop off the rug cleaner. Bought an energy drink. I have been reluctant to try this particular brand. The advertising rubs me the wrong way, and its by a large soda manufacturer. Sure enough, it is similar to what I would imagine a mixture of Lemony Pledge and Weasel Urine to taste like.
In to work. Poked around at my new project, but not huge progress. Sent off a couple of whiny emails about code formatting style. Xeroxed some materials from Jun. Jn gave me a bug near the end. Didn't get to fix it before leaving around 4:30.
Found parking in Davis Sq, and made my way to the Somerville Theater. Explained who I was sufficiently for them to let me in. Met David, Biff and Robert. Got my laminated tag. Sat for a spell. Met David K and Terry in the lobby. I went and bought us some shoe laces to use as lanyards. Soon Victor arrived. Some talk and hanging around. David K and I went and got some pizza, talking about programming languages. Back to the theater, more details. Figuring out where to stand. Listening to the Residents. We all had a quick meeting with Robert. He asked "So do you know what you're doing out there?" That's one of those unanswerables, isn't it? We took our places, and stood as the doors opened (7:15). We stood through the welcoming prerecorded music (You have Ring Worm), we stood through the first set, the Q&A, the prerecorded bit, and the second set. Good stuff. Sore feet.
In the usual triad, we have the Music, the Musician, and the Audience. I sensed that tonight the four of us were serving as a fourth (subsidiary) component... an extension of the Musician, helping to deliver the Music to the Audience. A mama cat holds down her squirmy young-ones, while she cleans their ears. Perhaps, we were the firm, but loving, paw.
After the show, another brief meeting with RF, as he prepared to, much deservedly, chow down on Indian food. Saw Bl B, and Shawn. Some standing around on the sidewalk. MB had to go back to David and J's house to pick up her car. I decided to go back to work. Drove back to H Sq and put in 45 minutes, fixing the bug I'd left hanging. Made the decision to check it in. Got an email from Tony making arrangements for tomorrow.
Back home. Spent some time with MB. We ate leftover Chinese food and talked. I practiced a little guitar. Updated the KKC website. Posted a sermon to the OCBC site. Email. Very soon bed.
In to work. Poked around at my new project, but not huge progress. Sent off a couple of whiny emails about code formatting style. Xeroxed some materials from Jun. Jn gave me a bug near the end. Didn't get to fix it before leaving around 4:30.
Found parking in Davis Sq, and made my way to the Somerville Theater. Explained who I was sufficiently for them to let me in. Met David, Biff and Robert. Got my laminated tag. Sat for a spell. Met David K and Terry in the lobby. I went and bought us some shoe laces to use as lanyards. Soon Victor arrived. Some talk and hanging around. David K and I went and got some pizza, talking about programming languages. Back to the theater, more details. Figuring out where to stand. Listening to the Residents. We all had a quick meeting with Robert. He asked "So do you know what you're doing out there?" That's one of those unanswerables, isn't it? We took our places, and stood as the doors opened (7:15). We stood through the welcoming prerecorded music (You have Ring Worm), we stood through the first set, the Q&A, the prerecorded bit, and the second set. Good stuff. Sore feet.
In the usual triad, we have the Music, the Musician, and the Audience. I sensed that tonight the four of us were serving as a fourth (subsidiary) component... an extension of the Musician, helping to deliver the Music to the Audience. A mama cat holds down her squirmy young-ones, while she cleans their ears. Perhaps, we were the firm, but loving, paw.
After the show, another brief meeting with RF, as he prepared to, much deservedly, chow down on Indian food. Saw Bl B, and Shawn. Some standing around on the sidewalk. MB had to go back to David and J's house to pick up her car. I decided to go back to work. Drove back to H Sq and put in 45 minutes, fixing the bug I'd left hanging. Made the decision to check it in. Got an email from Tony making arrangements for tomorrow.
Back home. Spent some time with MB. We ate leftover Chinese food and talked. I practiced a little guitar. Updated the KKC website. Posted a sermon to the OCBC site. Email. Very soon bed.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Thursday is Music Day (2)
Thursday: Up around 8 as MB headed off to work. Yes, another late night, although not as late as it might have been. MB called back to say that the dry cleaners didn't think they should do the small pillows from one of the couches. Shower, fed cats, made a cup of tea. Called to ask if we could keep the 'steam' cleaner for another day. Realized I'd left something at work. Down basement with little time remaining. Did what I could, then packed the car, and headed out.
Stopped at the Somerville Library and picked up a score. Quite a nice day out. Arrived at Jun's probably 5 minutes late. Interesting session, looking at the Augmented 5th chord, and its application. Did a little improvising using a 12 tone fragment. Around 1:15, we ended. I walked out and got a couple slices of pizza, which I ate sitting in my car.
In to work. Didn't get much done today. Design mostly. Some consulting with Dv on resource problems. Walked out and bought some batteries, and a tofu wrap. Long talk with B. Headed out a little after 8. Realized I'd left my jacket in the closet. Parked, and ran and got it.
Arrived at Shawn's rehearsal space about 5 minutes late. Good work on the same composition as our last session, then running through the other pieces and tightening some parts up. Gave him a ride home.
Back at my place, replaced a battery in the alarm system. Worked on the KKC website. MB called to say she was just leaving Lowell. Down basement for transplanted morning practices.
Stopped at the Somerville Library and picked up a score. Quite a nice day out. Arrived at Jun's probably 5 minutes late. Interesting session, looking at the Augmented 5th chord, and its application. Did a little improvising using a 12 tone fragment. Around 1:15, we ended. I walked out and got a couple slices of pizza, which I ate sitting in my car.
In to work. Didn't get much done today. Design mostly. Some consulting with Dv on resource problems. Walked out and bought some batteries, and a tofu wrap. Long talk with B. Headed out a little after 8. Realized I'd left my jacket in the closet. Parked, and ran and got it.
Arrived at Shawn's rehearsal space about 5 minutes late. Good work on the same composition as our last session, then running through the other pieces and tightening some parts up. Gave him a ride home.
Back at my place, replaced a battery in the alarm system. Worked on the KKC website. MB called to say she was just leaving Lowell. Down basement for transplanted morning practices.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Rug Doctor
Wednesday: Slept in after yet another late night. My old habits have come back in a slightly new form. Reluctantly left the bed. Shower. Down basement for morning practices. Drove out, stopping at the paint store, buying some tinted primer, and some interior wall paint. There's something hopeful and cheery about paint stores. A place devoted to making things fresh and clean. Dropped off a DVD. It rained a little in the morning, but was clear once I turned towards the office.
I was going to do more on my new project, but several small bugs in my in-box derailed those plans. They were all simple to fix. Walked out and got a couple of slices of pizza and an energy drink. Noticed that, the new guy behind the counter was still there, and that in fact, all the employees were different, and the pizza was different (thicker crust). I suspect a change in management. This would be the third owner since it was renamed "Tommy's Pizza" some 10 years ago. Finally got to work on my new stuff in the late afternoon. Reviewed the global design goals. Came up with a slightly clever data structure for the next large object I'm going to write. Alx managed to get under my skin, with some comments related to XCode. Headed home around 7:15.
Drove the the supermarket in Medford, and rented a rug cleaner. Back home, got things going. MB returned shortly. Realized we were missing anti-foaming agent. Ordered some Chinese food, and went out to pick it up, and the anti-foam. Back, MB ate a little while I got to shampooing the furniture. She vacuumed upstairs, and attended to a few other things, while I continued. Then the rugs. Once it was all done, and more or less put back together, I ate some food. It was a bit off tonight. I found some Chicken in my supposedly vegetarian dish. MB took out the trash, and I took out the recycling. I gave Leo a little spin in the back-yard. Soon bed.
I was going to do more on my new project, but several small bugs in my in-box derailed those plans. They were all simple to fix. Walked out and got a couple of slices of pizza and an energy drink. Noticed that, the new guy behind the counter was still there, and that in fact, all the employees were different, and the pizza was different (thicker crust). I suspect a change in management. This would be the third owner since it was renamed "Tommy's Pizza" some 10 years ago. Finally got to work on my new stuff in the late afternoon. Reviewed the global design goals. Came up with a slightly clever data structure for the next large object I'm going to write. Alx managed to get under my skin, with some comments related to XCode. Headed home around 7:15.
Drove the the supermarket in Medford, and rented a rug cleaner. Back home, got things going. MB returned shortly. Realized we were missing anti-foaming agent. Ordered some Chinese food, and went out to pick it up, and the anti-foam. Back, MB ate a little while I got to shampooing the furniture. She vacuumed upstairs, and attended to a few other things, while I continued. Then the rugs. Once it was all done, and more or less put back together, I ate some food. It was a bit off tonight. I found some Chicken in my supposedly vegetarian dish. MB took out the trash, and I took out the recycling. I gave Leo a little spin in the back-yard. Soon bed.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Early to the Dentist's
Tuesday: Up at 6 AM. Shower, down basement for morning practices. MB was just getting out of bed when I reemerged. Fed the cats. On my way by about 7:35.
Lots of traffic heading into Boston, but managed to arrive at the dentist's office by 8:05 (for an 8:15 appointment). Sat in the chair for a long time. They are always confused by the fact I don't want to watch TV. Eventually my dentist arrived. They found the casts for my teeth, and can just make new crowns. We had a long talk about contractors and home-repair. He said he could have had my recent furnace job done at one-tenth the price! Left a little after 9.
Stopped on the walk back to the car to pick up a bagel. Drove to the office, arriving around 9:45. A good day at the office, though a little sleepy. Achieved lift-off on my new code, fixing several bugs in the process. Walked out and picked up a few new CDs and a burrito. Updated the KKC website (overdue). Near the end of the day, had a long talk with B about what's coming down the pike. Lots! Fixed a quick bug for this release, before heading out the door at 6:45. Lovely weather out.
Arrived at KKC about 7:10. Another yoga class with "disembodied Wendy courtesy of audio tape." Still quite good. Right ankle bothering me a little. Afterwards, emptied water bowls, and helped Sn shut the place down. Darn quiet.
Back home, some emailing. Another update to the KKC site. MB returned from TWO BD classes. We walked out, and exactly 4 slices of pizza were waiting for us as Leone's. We made up a story about how all the ingredients that went into the pizza were waiting for this special day, for us to walk into the shop, and pick up those slices. We ate in the backyard, with blazing tikis. Clean up. A little guitar. MB's headed to bed. I'm going to stay up a little longer.
Lots of traffic heading into Boston, but managed to arrive at the dentist's office by 8:05 (for an 8:15 appointment). Sat in the chair for a long time. They are always confused by the fact I don't want to watch TV. Eventually my dentist arrived. They found the casts for my teeth, and can just make new crowns. We had a long talk about contractors and home-repair. He said he could have had my recent furnace job done at one-tenth the price! Left a little after 9.
Stopped on the walk back to the car to pick up a bagel. Drove to the office, arriving around 9:45. A good day at the office, though a little sleepy. Achieved lift-off on my new code, fixing several bugs in the process. Walked out and picked up a few new CDs and a burrito. Updated the KKC website (overdue). Near the end of the day, had a long talk with B about what's coming down the pike. Lots! Fixed a quick bug for this release, before heading out the door at 6:45. Lovely weather out.
Arrived at KKC about 7:10. Another yoga class with "disembodied Wendy courtesy of audio tape." Still quite good. Right ankle bothering me a little. Afterwards, emptied water bowls, and helped Sn shut the place down. Darn quiet.
Back home, some emailing. Another update to the KKC site. MB returned from TWO BD classes. We walked out, and exactly 4 slices of pizza were waiting for us as Leone's. We made up a story about how all the ingredients that went into the pizza were waiting for this special day, for us to walk into the shop, and pick up those slices. We ate in the backyard, with blazing tikis. Clean up. A little guitar. MB's headed to bed. I'm going to stay up a little longer.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Tooth
Monday: Last night, noticed one of my front teeth is cracked. A strange sitting after MB returned home, drifting into sleep. Made it up later, but, anther late night, into another late morning. Called the plumber to arrange for her to drop off the basement key. Called the dentist. Brief morning practices, shower, packed a breakfast and then headed out.
Stopped at the library, wearing my newly expoxied sunglasses. Better to look through than at. OK for the car. Asked for a new copy of my library card. The man behind the counter was careful to correct me: I wanted my library card REPLACED. This is the difference between software people and the rest of the world. I see my library card as nothing more than a physical manifestation of my account number.
Over to KKC. Quite a lovely day out. Hit with a strong and complex odor coming from the town garbage truck. Unfortunately lingering. Filled water bowls (had to empty them first). Didn't feel like doing this today. Saw Ed working on a new sink in the kitchen. Funky plumbing in the old building. Brought garbage cans back around.
In to work. A fairly productive day. Actually began stepping through some code in my new project. Spotted a design flaw, that made me rethink a few things. Showed B some of my recent work. Quiet on the bug front. Headed home around 7:40.
Back home before MB. Down basement, and transplanted practices, until about 9:15. Upstairs and said hello. Her BD class went well today: 6 students. Called my mom. Long talk. Our dear friend K isn't doing so well, and it has mom in a funk. Many vivid illustrations of the transient nature of life lately. But we had a good talk, that left her spirits a little brightened, I think. Ate a veggie burger. Guitar for about 45 minutes. Throwing out some compositional ideas, and going back to the original inspiration. My father's piano teacher had some choice words on composition: "If you don't like it, don't use it!" Soon bed.
Stopped at the library, wearing my newly expoxied sunglasses. Better to look through than at. OK for the car. Asked for a new copy of my library card. The man behind the counter was careful to correct me: I wanted my library card REPLACED. This is the difference between software people and the rest of the world. I see my library card as nothing more than a physical manifestation of my account number.
Over to KKC. Quite a lovely day out. Hit with a strong and complex odor coming from the town garbage truck. Unfortunately lingering. Filled water bowls (had to empty them first). Didn't feel like doing this today. Saw Ed working on a new sink in the kitchen. Funky plumbing in the old building. Brought garbage cans back around.
In to work. A fairly productive day. Actually began stepping through some code in my new project. Spotted a design flaw, that made me rethink a few things. Showed B some of my recent work. Quiet on the bug front. Headed home around 7:40.
Back home before MB. Down basement, and transplanted practices, until about 9:15. Upstairs and said hello. Her BD class went well today: 6 students. Called my mom. Long talk. Our dear friend K isn't doing so well, and it has mom in a funk. Many vivid illustrations of the transient nature of life lately. But we had a good talk, that left her spirits a little brightened, I think. Ate a veggie burger. Guitar for about 45 minutes. Throwing out some compositional ideas, and going back to the original inspiration. My father's piano teacher had some choice words on composition: "If you don't like it, don't use it!" Soon bed.
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Mark's visit
Sunday: Slept in, after a pointless late night. Really should have gotten myself to go to bed earlier last night. MB headed off to OCBC. Up, and shower. Down basement for morning practices. MB returned, so, I cut these short, and spent time with her. I made us some eggs and soy sausage, then hanging out. A bit of guitar. She headed out to a BD gig (Ziaf, and another band at the Regent). Down basement, epoxied the frames of some sunglasses that recently cracked while riding around in my coat pocket. Completed morning practices. Found that it was almost time to leave for guitar circle. Changed clothes, and headed out.
To my surprise, Mark B was a guest in the circle tonight. Otherwise, it was just Victor, David and myself. Quiet, then some talk about the upcoming Soundscape shows, and what we might do to provide support. This got into some fairly deep waters. Then, Mark joined us in some circulation work, C Maj up and back, and then the same cascading C Maj exercise from last week. Surprisingly difficult. And some free circulation to end. This had quite a fine quality to it, that seemed directly a result of our prior work.
Back home, no sign of MB. Ate left-over Dragon Villa food, listening to NPR.
To my surprise, Mark B was a guest in the circle tonight. Otherwise, it was just Victor, David and myself. Quiet, then some talk about the upcoming Soundscape shows, and what we might do to provide support. This got into some fairly deep waters. Then, Mark joined us in some circulation work, C Maj up and back, and then the same cascading C Maj exercise from last week. Surprisingly difficult. And some free circulation to end. This had quite a fine quality to it, that seemed directly a result of our prior work.
Back home, no sign of MB. Ate left-over Dragon Villa food, listening to NPR.
Gf's Ankle
Saturday: Slept in a bit. Lazy morning with MB. Breakfast (cereal, joking about the 'yogurt snot'). Some guitar. Shower. She headed out to run errands. Down basement for morning practices (although, it was 2 in the afternoon). Mta called with a question about her computer. MB came home while I was at it. I came to a stopping point and came up just in time to say goodbye to her again (she heading off to do a belly-gram.) Pretty day out, on the cool side, with puffy clouds. Some more yoga. Went out back and cut the grass. Changed a light-bulb in the bathroom. Mta and F showed up. I did what I could for some files she was trying to retrieve. MB came home, and disappeared for a while. I brought out chips, salsa and beans, and we all had a snack. MB showed us a video about AIDS in Africa. Horrifying and wrenchingly sad. What to do? With no answer, I did some clean-up. There was talk of seeing the Batman film. Mta and F left.
I tried to call my mom, but got answering machines. Called my old friend Gf, who recently had a nasty fall, and broke his ankle. He seemed in pretty good spirits, given the circumstances. We talked for about an hour, missing the Batman movie start in the process. Mom on call-waiting, to say we could talk tomorrow. Put away dishes. More guitar.
Down basement for the completion of morning practices, and a little work, looking at how to spool the microfilm. Back upstairs, and a bit more guitar. MB came down, and I scrambled a couple eggs. We watched some of an SNL rerun. Made the bed. She went to sleep before me, as she has an early day tomorrow. A note from Wnd, her father is doing better.
I tried to call my mom, but got answering machines. Called my old friend Gf, who recently had a nasty fall, and broke his ankle. He seemed in pretty good spirits, given the circumstances. We talked for about an hour, missing the Batman movie start in the process. Mom on call-waiting, to say we could talk tomorrow. Put away dishes. More guitar.
Down basement for the completion of morning practices, and a little work, looking at how to spool the microfilm. Back upstairs, and a bit more guitar. MB came down, and I scrambled a couple eggs. We watched some of an SNL rerun. Made the bed. She went to sleep before me, as she has an early day tomorrow. A note from Wnd, her father is doing better.
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