tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39917942009-07-01T18:25:18.294-04:00So this is what it looks like from the outside . . .Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09490094339478164401noreply@blogger.comBlogger567125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991794.post-63208071339700934802009-07-01T18:03:00.003-04:002009-07-01T18:25:18.305-04:00

I've been to my first three sessions/workshops/talks. Not sure what to call them. They aren't lessons and they aren't really about practical stuff like workshops. So, whatever! All three, "Reversing Accelerated Aging: How I Gained 40 Years of Life", "Decisions in Context: What Goes Into A Good (Or Bad) Decision?", and "What Makes a Good Science Fiction Story", have been good and packed with

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Plain brown wrapperOriginally uploaded by elixir graphicsI arrived yesterday at the William Penn Omni for the Mensa Annual Gathering (AG or convention). Downstairs other members are starting to trickle into the hotel. I'm so glad I brought my iMac. I put it in a plain brown wrapper so that it looked much like this. I took a picture of the actual box in the actual room with my camera but I brought

Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09490094339478164401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991794.post-11826051057454681852009-06-28T17:50:00.001-04:002009-06-28T17:51:51.607-04:00

isn't it bliss, don't you approve, one who keeps tearing around, one who can't move ... send in the clowns*excerpted lyrics from "Send in the Clowns"

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Today I begin packing for the AG. I leave early Monday morning and plan to use the weekend to round up whatever needs to go that I don't have in the house. I'm also optimistically washing and cleaning out the car hoping that no birds will decorate it before I leave. To prepare for the business meeting of the American Mensa Committee (AMC) I've read some of the reports from the last AMC meeting.

Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09490094339478164401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991794.post-2840753846791656012009-06-23T10:43:00.004-04:002009-06-23T10:50:25.045-04:00

Have spent over an hour this morning culling/trolling the AG Events to find the ones I need and wish to attend. I've agreed to attend the business meeting and some LDW meetings (Leadership Development Workshop). In spite of that, there must be about 5 events available every hour, not to mention the pick up Scrabble games, which I plan to participate in. Yikes! You can view my itinerary on Trip

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My employment compensation has longer to run that I thought it did and I have a good chance at being extended, if I need it. And I think I will.

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Auspicious friendly greetings and happy wishes for MidSummer!

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The AG09 Yahoo! Group archive, which arrived in my inbox today, included the notice that more $89 rooms were released at the Omni. Two were gone by the time I got the message. I notified my roommate who has been searching for a way to get a room on Monday, the 29th, for months. She would like to take the Frank Lloyd Wright tour on the 30th (which is all day). Since she already has a room at the

Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09490094339478164401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991794.post-5090668770581639682009-06-17T10:42:00.002-04:002009-06-17T10:47:23.334-04:00

Try this at home. It should be self explanatory but if not try hovering.

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Here's today's installment. A little more upbeat than yesterday.

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Maybe I should be a little more upbeat. What do you think?

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Wow! I had an automatic software update notice, so I installed the update. I had no idea what it was. Usually the little status line says what it's installing but not this time. Later, as I was doing the morning wake up, I checked the install log and there it was, new Safari update. So, okay, launch Safari and ... Wow! Really great Top Sites feature showing page snaps (my top sites - that was

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Today was a bad day. Yesterday was a good day – a very good day. How does that happen? I don't know. I woke up unsure of what day it was. Had to go through yesterday's events to figure it out.Today was a no-dress day. I put clothes on but I didn't get dressed. I did laundry and some freelance work. I walked the dog. Yesterday I met a friend for lunch who thankfully listened to me talk about my

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After a lovely weekend, I report in on the 8th day of the final 24 days of my unemployment compensation. What happens next? Who knows!

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No vid today! It's Saturday, after all.I applied for three jobs today. One of which I found by perusing the Fortune "They're Hiring" site. Each and every company I applied to had their own application system where you have to create a user name, profile, resume and cover letter. The worst ever award goes to Hilton. I'll be amazed if they get more than my job application. It's just ridiculous how

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the spirit of my longing comes to mein a dream, disguised as someone famouswe talk and laugh as if we are old friendsrecently reunitedyet i don't remember himi feel his knowingi feel i know himstill – who is he?behind the mask of a thousand pretty wordshe waits and hopeshopes for what?that hope cannot be for mei am here— Elaine GreywalkerCurrent FadsListening. Spill the Wine, War and The Neil

Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09490094339478164401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991794.post-87249444093599233612009-06-03T21:46:00.002-04:002009-06-06T11:42:04.163-04:00

The second episode of the last 24 days of unemployment compensation. Got a minute?

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With a nice iMac, a lot of discretionary time and a stash of anxiety, I have created a video blog episode. Woo. Hoo.

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... and maybe longer. The depletion of humans has been going on for days now. I first noticed it two days ago when I quickly found a spot in the sun at Ellwood Thompsons to have my lunch. Now Richmond is practically a ghost town! This is great! The weather is lovely and I get all the hot spots to myself. No worry about dog crowding down at the river. Lots of space to roam in the parks. I can eat

Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09490094339478164401noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3991794.post-24593664704818327102009-05-18T13:49:00.002-04:002009-05-18T13:54:35.081-04:00

I had one of those cassette tape players that Spock wears when I was in the 11th grade (about the time this episode was broadcast).

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sadder but wiserback to the shadowwhat was that about forgiveness?could it be?unless, of course, you're just a jerk who needs constant adoration

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Those of you who follow my Twitter posts may wonder if I was just being dramatic or if I really was in a hostage situation Saturday night. I was not being dramatic. I went to church with Mom that night. We were mystified by the huge crowd at church on a Saturday night and had to park the car on the lawn outside the school building. As we crossed Government Ave. a volunteer quickly met us and

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Fifteen dollars for a slice of pound cake and a cup of hot water. Would you do that? Me either but I did. I actually thought I would be getting a real breakfast. I suppose the old guard think fifteen dollars quite generous for the privilege of sitting at their elbows. Yes, I was surrounded by mostly old guys in suits. All I could think was, "Fifteen dollars for this?" Before that, I had to get

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Yippee! I have confirmation that I will be rooming with a Mensa buddy at the Omni in Pittsburgh, the convention hotel. We're also splitting gas and parking charges which will save both of use some money. Woo hoo!

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As some of you know, I'm a member of Mensa. The local group, Richmond Area Mensa, (of which I am President) has agreed to send me to the Annual Gathering (AG), July 1-5, all expenses paid. It might be more impressive if the AG wasn't in Pittsburgh. However, it is impressive enough. Thank you, guys!In return, I have promised to blog, report, take pictures, attend business meetings and otherwise

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