Eat like a Samoan

Near Arcada, CA. you can. (tune: Walk like an Egyptian) We did not stop this time. We ate in Florence, OR,( twice) at the ICM. This is the mural that graces the inside of the restaurant. ICM also has the best loo hardware. Sometimes the clam chowder that is made fresh every day comes with a bottle cap but only if you are a very special customer. Start drinking beer with lunch. Alaskan Amber.

Wifey

So what does wifey do? Always wondered what it would be like to be a wife. Now I get a taste. Kid works 10 hour day setting up new Petsmart store. I do a little cleaning, a little cooking, walk the dog, confer with the landscaper, take a nap, watch a movie. ("Sideways" - not worth reviewing)

Did not laze away on a chaise and eat bonbons. But did take the time to brush the dog's teeth and clean some things that don't get cleaned often. (like the incense burner). Yesterday, I spent 4+ hours on the phone with friends and financial counselors. None of that today. I have successfully sent out feelers for jobs and so far no serious responses. That is perfect since I still plan a trip up the coast; leaving next Tues.

Until then, while the kid works I will play wifey.

Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) Movie Review

Don't read this if you have NOT seen the movie. I've been too explicit.


I was very excited to find someone who wanted to see "Wallace and
Gromet" the movie, with me. I had laughed so hard I almost wet my pants
over the shorts (the evil penguin and the wrong pants) but OMG - The
(Were Rabbit) movie was not funny! Primarily, it lacks the comedic
timing that the shorts had honed to painful perfection. This movie has
no subtlety. No sneaky surprises. Not even any really creative
elements. The funniest thing was Lady Tottington's crazy hair-do and
the decorations that changed with each shot. But that grew old really
fast. And the movie sports a gigantic plot hole. Wallace is restored at
the end but his brain-swap with the Were Rabbit seems not to have been
reversed at the same time. What gives with that? Not for adults. I say
only funny for 9 years and under. Even 9 year olds might squirm with
disinterest. What happened? Did someone run out of juice? Is that why
it took 5 years? It seems to be a waste of voice talent. and time and
money. At least I saw it as a bargain matinée (in exotic Angels Camp)
so not a complete loss.

In the meantime

(When I'm not fervently reviewing CraigsList for jobs)

Lots of Redwoods action. This past weekend and then again yesterday, walking around in the tall tress, groves of ancient giants. 1000 to 2000 years old. Makes you think...makes me think. I'm trying to put the rest of my working life in a perspective I can live with. That is, live.

Networking lunch ends my week at Thurs. noonish. Thurs. is the new Friday. My new Friday. Planning a trip up the coast later this month. Ideas? I need more ideas for things to do that will keep me occupied and having too much fun to obsess about building a resume.

Hire me...please!

10/13 Distributed to friends, hairdresser, random folks I meet. Will I get a bite based just on these free* personal cards? Free if you don't mind waiting until Xmas to get them. Cost more if you want them sooner. Check out: VistaPrint. They have a cool site and very good quality products.

This is an experiment. They say (they?) that 85% to 95% of jobs get filled through networking. And those jobs are not advertised/posted anywhere, except internally.

Hire me please. But only if you are Apple, Yahoo or some other fun place to work. I work hard. I am creative, intelligent, and I don't even know what a box looks like. I want 6 figures.

PS:

resume-thanks@google.com

to me

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Mar 23

We received your resume and would like to thank you for your interest in
Google. After carefully reviewing your experience and qualifications, we
have determined that we do not have a position available which is a strong
match at this time.

Thanks again for considering Google. We wish you well in your endeavors
and hope you might consider us again in the future.

Sincerely,
Google Staffing


(actually, no you did not get a resume from me...I sent you this. Seems Google Staffing has no sense of humor. oh well)