Tag Archives: Current Events

On the Run

Posted on November 24, 2020 by

Toilet paper. Paper towels. Disinfectant wipes. Fresh chicken breasts. There have been runs on these. We’re out of Charmin. Kirkland Signature paper towels and toilet paper have been out for the last two days. Although we have plenty of bottled … Continue reading →

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Second Verse, Same As the First

Posted on November 20, 2020 by

It’s happening again. We’re running out of toilet paper. Paper towels are hard to find. We have plenty of bottled water now, but I’m expecting a run on that as well. It’s another round of panic buying. I don’t expect … Continue reading →

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Cluster Fluff

Posted on November 10, 2020 by

Yesterday was interesting, to say the absolute least. Damn. Facebook has gone completely stupid, so I’m taking another sabbatical. It’s far less stressful this way. But you figured that. However, there are other sources of stress in my life. Management … Continue reading →

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Aftermath

Posted on November 9, 2020 by

It’s been one something else, to put it mildly. The last few years haven’t been kind. The abuse, the gaslighting, it’s been horrible. But now things are set to change. Yes, there are going to be calls for unity and … Continue reading →

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Seven Quick Takes Friday: Electile Dysfunction Edition

Posted on November 6, 2020 by

1) Current mood: 2) As always: This is your weekly reminder that #FacebookIsTrash. 3) Thought for the Week: Stop claiming that “The United States isn’t like this”. Bullshit. Half of the fucking country is perfectly fine with this shitshow. Think … Continue reading →

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Calling It

Posted on October 13, 2020 by

All of that and then some. We’ve been having some difficulties with staffing as of late; it’s not the schedule this time but the sheer number of call ins we’ve been getting. Some have not been feeling well. Some are … Continue reading →

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Hopescrolling

Posted on October 12, 2020 by

I did something slightly crazy: I started following Chuck Tingle on Facebook and Twitter. You probably have heard the name: he writes “Tinglers” with some oddball and goofy titles like “The Sapient Jar of Mayo Next Door Wants to Eat … Continue reading →

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State of Affairs

Posted on October 9, 2020 by

The image above popped up in my Facebook feed. I felt that. Every last word, I felt that. I am exhausted. Mentally and physically and emotionally. I am so exhausted. It’s so hard for me to get the motivation to … Continue reading →

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About Last Night

Posted on October 8, 2020 by

No, I didn’t watch it last night. I’m so burned out from the news cycle that it’s not even funny. I heard that Kamala Harris did exceptionally well, which was good. But we all know who actually won the debate. … Continue reading →

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Working for the Weekend

Posted on October 6, 2020 by

Now, everyone woke up to the same news on Friday morning: the Grand Nagus was Covid positive. In my case, I already knew, as Prime had told me the previous night. So no, I wasn’t surprised. But it seems like … Continue reading →

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