Musings over Coffee

Howdy folks, -slurp- It has been awhile since I’ve posted anything new.  I’ve been wanting to post but either I’ve been too busy when I thought about it or just didn’t have the energy to sit and write anything meaningful.  Sometimes I struggle with finding new things to talk about that are interesting and meaningful.  After all, Blogs are supposed to be interesting right? -slurp- I received an email from…

Howdy folks, -slurp- Well, we just had Tropical Storm Earl pass through today.  I must say, it wasn’t much of a show other than the car parked by my balcony looking like it was going to flip over when the wind gusted.  I haven’t heard much in the way of damages around the city and a drive to the store later today didn’t yield much.  There were a few broken…

Howdy folks, -slurp- If you’re a parent with children still in school, you’re probably just as happy as I am that they are going back.  I’ll never understand why they make the kids go back before Labour Day.  What is the sense of going back to school for a day or two only to have a long weekend?  I’m sure there are reasons behind it, but like most things, don’t…

Howdy folks, -slurp- I know it doesn’t happen often, but I’m speechless.  Today started like any other day, I woke early, got ready for work and drove to the office.  I arrived at work shortly after 7AM and began the usual tasks of checking email, restarting services (if needed), answering email and coding.  I do this all day long. Today my boss’ boss sends me an IM shortly after 8AM…

Morning folks, -slurp- I’m writing to you today from my mother’s house on her newly formatted Windows 7 laptop.  We’ve had a great weekend here this weekend though it did start off a little strange. We drove down Friday afternoon shortly after noon.  The traffic was good and we were able to make good time which had us arriving earlier than predicted.  I wish I could say the drive was…