I have to write a bio. I hate writing bios. To be clear, by "bio" I mean a short biographical statement such as might appear in a press release or show program. An autobiographical statement in this case since I need to write one about myself. I'd probably have an easier time writing one about … Continue reading I hate writing bios
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Minecraft is a video game that allows people to build things out of cubes. There is a lot more to it, but that's the basic idea. My son loves Minecraft. Although I don't like all the screen time or how he and his sister sometimes fight when they do Minecraft together, I am always impressed … Continue reading My son gave me a Minecraft world for my birthday
What is a Pittsburgh sandwich? Pittsburghers know them as Primanti's Brothers sandwiches because that's where they originated. What makes the Pittsburgh sandwich unique is that the cole slaw and fries are served on top of the sandwich. The story is that make it easier for the trucker drivers to eat; however, it makes for a … Continue reading How Twitter got me an off-menu Pittsburgh sandwich for my birthday
In the past six months I've lost 20 pounds. I'm pretty darn proud of myself. I've been eating less and exercising more. (The latter was easy since I barely exercised before.) I'm not only thinner; I'm fitter. I feel good about my body for the first time in years. But right now, at this moment, I'm … Continue reading Does losing weight count less if you weren’t fat enough before?
I told the manager for the project I'm leading that I had vacation scheduled but planned to bring my laptop. She very specifically told me not to bring my laptop on vacation. Because she hasn't worked with me long, I'm pretty sure she thinks I am a workaholic who can't unplug. I guess it's an … Continue reading I did not take my laptop on vacation (but I considered it)
Kim Z. Dale 