The judge, the soroptimist and a cactus
I appeared before a Supreme Court judge this week. More later.
Meanwhile, I’m sure that Soroptimists are lovely people.
In fact, Soroptimist International is a worldwide organisation for women in management and professions, working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women.
But I wish they would buy their own camera, or use a mobile phone that has a camera inbuilt.
Ever since I started in my current job, and for years before, a Soroptomist drops into the office regularly to collect a tiny battered camera. They use it to take photos of guest speakers, handover ceremonies and the like.
They are the only community organisation that does this and nobody else in the office uses the dilapidated camera.
This week a Soroptimist called in and the camera was missing. (more…)
Horoscope in retrospect
If I was able to write my own horoscope in retrospect it would be something like:
Capricorn for Wednesday
A series of mistakes and frustrations will sap your natural energy today. Don’t let it get you down! Money matters will command your attention. Stand up for yourself and recover what’s owing to you.
The day started with me forgetting my office key. I arrived 10 minutes later than usual at 7.40am and figured someone else would get there soon, so I may as well just wait.
The next person arrived at 7.55am. During the wait I discovered I had few staff members listed in my phone’s contact book. I knew that none of the early arrivals would answer the switchboard phone and I needed to call a direct line to get in.
Should I go home and get the key or wait? I waited and eventually got in. (more…)
True barber shop conversation
Have you ever regretted asking someone a polite question because of the answer you receive?
Like: “How are you?” and the lengthy response is a recital of human misery.
Waiting for a haircut yesterday I heard this conversation –
Barber: “So how is Sid? I haven’t seen him for a long time.”
Customer: “Sid isn’t too good at the moment.”
Barber: “Sorry to hear that.”
Customer: “His wife found him unconscious in his den. She had to call the ambulance.”
Barber: “Oh!”
Customer: “It’s one day at a time for Sid now. We were lucky to have him home for Christmas.”
Pause.
Barber: “He was always in good shape for his age.”
Customer: “Mmm.”
Silence.
Mowing the lawns
We’ve mowed the lawns twice this week and they need mowing again already.
Morning coffee
I take three heaped teaspoons of coffee in a mug, with milk but no sugar. I usually have one mug a day, in the morning. Why do some people think it’s strange to have three spoons of coffee?
Something I like #1
I like feeling warm on a cold day, rugged up in front of a fire, especially if it’s raining.
