Ghosts are the memories of Past Regrets

every so often...
something happens which elicits a gut-emotional response.
I don't plan for it; it's just there.

Back in 1990(ish); my then about-to-be wife... sang to me in a club.  She had an amazing voice; professional quality and the chops to prove it.

I remember her looking at me, singing "When you call my name, ... " by Madonna
(http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Like-A-Prayer-lyrics-Madonna/)
and everyone around me seemed to be listening.  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79fzeNUqQbQ)

She was *that* good.
Her other favorite (http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/bettemidler/windbeneathmywings.html)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9ZMDPf9hZw

we didn't last.

I did something stupid (didn't understand her needs)

She did something stupider.  (It's amazing how much talent was rolled up in one tall blond);  and...
we got divorced.

I haven't seen her since.

Times like these, I still feel like I should have done something different.

I've just met somebody interesting.  Again.

I hope I just don't screw it up.

wow...

All of a sudden, I have to change accounts to post on this blog.  Apparently Google has decided that I must join everything to everything... and I've kept this place private, so only a select few can read.  Also, it allows me to say things that I otherwise might feel compelled to edit more severely.  (Who's kidding who?  I edit EVERYTHING I write).

But... just saying... it's now harder to do what was once easy.

(next post follows)

Taxes... revisted

I just left off my bookkeeper; we finished my taxes and submitted them to my accountant.

I'm done.  Only slightly later than expected. (it's October, after all!)

NOT next year.

Inside every Windows 8 is a Windows 7 w/out bugs... trying to get out.

I've got W8 running on a couple laptops.  I'm guessing that they'd run MUCH better with more memory; but the Metro interface just doesn't do it for me.  Maybe if I had a tablet with touchscreen...

ARRGH! I hate computer (users) (Work! (Duh Valley))

Morning starts:
1. Cannot connect Domain Controller 2 to the SonicWall (gateway device).
Huh?
2. PANIC! EMERGENCY! All Phones are down in the call center; Internet follows. (VOIP)
(the main reason they pay my rate)...
3. Boss gets notified, logs in from Israel (vacationing!); other consultant logs in remotely also.
Me: "Hey -- wayy to many blinky lights on the switch stack. Looks like a packet storm, WTF?"
Consultant: "I've seen that when you've looped back a switch".
Boss: "Do something! " << MUCH doing. >>
Much furor and way too many cooks... Nada.
4. $$$ being lost in large numbers (it's a call-center)
5. Executives send everybody home. NO point, only two hours left in the work-day, and it isn't going anywhere.
6. Sonicwall support technician says, "Are you sure you haven't got a physical wiring issue?"
7. I unplug cables from the network.
AHA!
8. Upstairs took a cable from the local switch... plugged it into the phone. Phone ALREADY has a cable plugged into it.
*** Instant loop back***
9. UNPLUG CABLE.
Going home...

work is good to have. ANY WORK

Woof.

And THIS girl engenders controversy?
LAT ARTICLE

Kate Upton Pictures

Be careful for what you wish for...

I have a new job/gig/contract.  (this with my other contracts, might just pay the bills)
...

Let me savor that...

I have a paid-in-advance part time gig that pays something approaching my rate. (well, almost anyway)

Yippee.

I'm doing IT work (support) for a local business, a call center for cosmetic products and various other items.


Hey -- it's work and the checks cash.  The folk are nice to me too!

Who would have thought...