I feel the earth move…

…under my feet. At about 8:04 p.m. tonight, I was sitting in my Palo Alto office eating dinner with a handful of my co-workers when the earth started shaking. And shaking. And shaking. For what seemed an eternity, we had a 5.6 earthquake. It took us a moment to figure out what it actually was, [...]
October 30, 2007 0

Monday tidbits

I’ve been working my ass off but in celebration of my friend Amy’s visit this weekend, here are some random shots from a few hours to play on Saturday night and Sunday.  My friend Anne turned 40 and a large celebration (replete with Halloween costumes) ensued.  We all ended up passing out with Amy’s new [...]
October 29, 2007 0

Overheard…

…at Starbuck’s this morning. “All I can say is that she is a tyrant to work for. I like her over cocktails and when she is talking about shopping, but get her in a manager’s meeting and you will have stab wounds in your back without even knowing it.” A suspected colleague listened intently while [...]
October 24, 2007 0

Monday tidbits (actually Sunday tidbits, but who’s counting?)

“Welcome aboard United Flight 19 with non-stop service to San Francisco. We apologize about the hour delay in boarding but we will now be on our way. Our taxi time will be one hour and 48 minutes…” and hence began my return trip from New York just over 24 hours from when it began. My [...]
October 21, 2007 0

Happy 2nd Blogiversary to me…now, let’s get going with Season III

Tomorrow marks my second anniversary of blogging and podcasting. It all started with “Turning Forty,” a daily blog for friends and family to update them on my plans for my entrance into a new decade. Then, some of you found me. And then others. I then I met a few of you. And a few [...]
October 16, 2007 0

Off to New York

One of the advantages of being Aunt Grandma is that you get hailed to New York for work.  I am off on Thursday morning and back LATE on Friday night.  I hope to see Rey while I am there, have a meeting with a fashion designer, and romping around with our CEO and Founder to [...]
October 16, 2007 0

Hi, my name is Aunt Grandpa

I am the oldest person at my new workplace. THE OLDEST EMPLOYEE!  THE OLDEST BITCH!  The Founder and CEO is about five years younger than me.  Someone called me “Grandpa” the other day.   Well, at least there is a new detection test for Alzheimer’s Disease, I responded.   “Grandpa” is certainly better than “Old Queen!” I [...]
October 15, 2007 0

The Jimmi and Dan Variety Cast #26: We call YOU, Gay Blogger 2

Jimmi and Dan return with a gabfest that includes Darin and Phillip; and, listener voice mail from Michael, Derek, and Kelly Stern. Hear Dan rant about the religious right and Folsom Street Fair; hear how Jimmi spells Michigan. The queerfest is back….! NOTE: This episode was taped a week ago on Sunday, 10/7 — it’s [...]
October 14, 2007 0

Confessions Meme

From Rey and Nathan: CONFESSIONS MEME You are NOT allowed to explain ANYTHING unless someone asks. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Taken a picture completely naked? No Made out with someone on your top 8? Yes Danced in front of your mirror naked? No Told a lie? Yes Had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back? Yes Been [...]
October 13, 2007 0
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