Niel is doing whatever it takes ...
It is Sunday, and I am grateful …
... for being able to share a tiny portion of my career with that of a great man.
... for seeing all my friends and colleagues from a few years ago.
... for an adventurous weekend.
... that I could afford this weekend.
... for uninterrupted time to catch up with sleep.
Dec 02, 04:16PM PST | 3 cheers | 0 comments
mforbes321 is grateful to have so many good friends.
Today I am so grateful for:
- herbal tea and that every restaurant seems to carry it.
- learning how to make almond milk and strawberry concentrate
- James’s complete understanding of everything that is said
- My very wonderful husband
- My awesome children
- My very supportive awesome father
Dec 02, 11:05AM PST | 3 cheers | 0 comments
Niel is doing whatever it takes ...
It is Monday, and this week I am grateful …
... that I had to do the marking over the weekend. It means more of the week is for me.
... that I figured out that I could use a redirect to make a temporary but useable website using the same URL. Now I can put the URL out in print without having to worry about what’s there.
... that I could arrive to a reasonably tidy desk today.
... for a start to a publication.
... for being outside for a lovely sunset yesterday and today.
Nov 26, 11:51AM PST | 6 cheers | 0 comments
Niel is doing whatever it takes ...
It is Friday, and this week I am grateful …
... that I had been prepared properly for this week’s non-research activities.
... that I got to Opera again. Chrome’s not bad, but it’s not home.
... for N’s very successful exhibition today.
... for a fun-filled Toastmasters meeting on Wednesday.
... for the new office arrangement.
Nov 16, 10:05AM PST | 3 cheers | 0 comments
Niel is doing whatever it takes ...
It is Wednesday, and I am grateful …
... that the technicians are looking at our network connection.
... for a quick and easy exec meeting, and that I had something sensible to say.
... that most of my friends are happy with the US election results.
... for my trusty car.
... that tomorrow is another day.
Nov 07, 10:58AM PST | 2 cheers | 7 comments
Niel is doing whatever it takes ...
I have not been writing here very often lately, because I think I should rather spend my precious 43T times on my un-done goals. But it is Sunday, and I am grateful …
... for my improved bookkeeping skills.
... for the opportunity for some mild exercise, and the front lawn looks the better for it.
... for my choice of table at Friday’s awards dinner. Interesting conversation with wonderful people.
... for a partnership at the market. It’s fun having N there!
... for the beautiful weather.
Nov 04, 01:03PM PST | 4 cheers | 0 comments
Niel is doing whatever it takes ...
It is Thursday, and I am grateful …
... for a successful repair, great catch-up talk and some business done.
... that I didn’t need a nap today.
... that the Kadett boot cover found a good home.
... that I discovered the Miro media player.
... for a productive afternoon.
Oct 26, 02:09AM PDT | 5 cheers | 0 comments
Niel is doing whatever it takes ...
It is Tuesday, and I am grateful …
... that despite my unproductivity I solved the problem for today.
... that it’s raining. Apart from the rain, I’m getting some time to watch TED talks.
... that did not get exhausted today. Enough sleep and an easy day. It feels wonderful!
... for Zapiro, the nation’s conscience.
... that the source clean solved M’s problem on the MSD
Oct 23, 12:21PM PDT | 2 cheers | 0 comments
Niel is doing whatever it takes ...
It is Sunday, and I am grateful …
... for a chance to meet with friends that are good people.
... to see the children growing into nice young people.
... that there was extra time for a nap.
... that I wasn’t caught out in the thunderstorm.
... for a good show of 80s music.
... for a good lunch.
Oct 21, 10:52AM PDT | 4 cheers | 0 comments
Niel is doing whatever it takes ...
It is Friday, and I am grateful …
... that today was the last day of teaching for the semester for me.
... that I had a long enough break for a re-energizing sleep.
... that it’s movie night!
... for plans for tomorrow and the weekend.
... that my parents had a holiday.
Oct 18, 08:12AM PDT | 4 cheers | 0 comments