tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post7641877801077120589..comments2023-11-03T06:44:41.540-04:00Comments on Wednesday whining: The Inevitable EditionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-51804955610553200782009-11-14T17:46:32.787-05:002009-11-14T17:46:32.787-05:00((( PK ))) glad the vacation was good! and i'...((( PK ))) glad the vacation was good! and i'm so sorry about the return. hoping things go well with the new therapist.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-50682126223663984572009-11-14T15:36:57.844-05:002009-11-14T15:36:57.844-05:00Hugs to you, too, PK. I'm glad you had a good ...Hugs to you, too, PK. I'm glad you had a good vacation. Hoping for a brighter next week for AJ.Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389653184198589623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-64114959714034400702009-11-14T13:23:19.096-05:002009-11-14T13:23:19.096-05:00Hugs to all the pixies. We had a nice vacation, du...Hugs to all the pixies. We had a nice vacation, during which AJ had a minimal number of meltdowns over things like germs, and only one or two easily-mollified questions about poison (yay MSDS info!). She also wrote several poems about how much she loves her family and we love her. Very nice.<br /><br />Came home last night, and ended up spending about 30 minutes dealing with the meltdown and &purple_kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02543172194041505144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-5388468069794209492009-11-13T18:51:56.520-05:002009-11-13T18:51:56.520-05:00Oh Madeleine, how awful. Feel better soon...Oh Madeleine, how awful. Feel better soon...Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-9402312844825457952009-11-13T16:08:56.025-05:002009-11-13T16:08:56.025-05:00(((( madeleine)))) oh, not good, except the meds....(((( madeleine)))) oh, not good, except the meds. hopefully the antibiotics will kick in by morning. breathing moisture usually helps: tea, showers, humidifier, sitting over a pot of hot water. i hope the inhaler is something fast-acting, like albuterol.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-56232279835980012962009-11-13T15:37:11.775-05:002009-11-13T15:37:11.775-05:00W: not breathing so well
AW: doctor agreed to squ...W: not breathing so well<br /><br />AW: doctor agreed to squeeze me in<br /><br />AW: My Love well enough to drive me there so I don't have to try it<br /><br />AW: Going to the Doctor inspired showers for all. Now less smelly!<br /><br />W: probably a bit of a lung infection<br /><br />AW: Meds! "I could send you for an x-ray and wait for the results, but I might not get them before theMadeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389653184198589623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-40188356460127347742009-11-13T14:39:02.351-05:002009-11-13T14:39:02.351-05:00Can you contact someone in the Presbytery to sound...Can you contact someone in the Presbytery to sound them out about whether it can be done at all? That way if it gets brought up, you can say that you've looked into it and here's what X told me about the chances to excellerate that process.Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-78387138858167240802009-11-13T14:32:55.980-05:002009-11-13T14:32:55.980-05:00I think I'll see what comes out of Sunday'...I think I'll see what comes out of Sunday's meeting. I have a feeling someone might mention it, which would begin a whole new discussion about the issue. <br /><br />We may need some kind of special permission from the Presbytery to make any changes without a full process completed. We're not allowed to just make a staffing change on the QT (ie without permission from Presbytery) - Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-62782309232416460852009-11-13T14:32:23.155-05:002009-11-13T14:32:23.155-05:00Whine: At my volunteer thing last night, we had a ...Whine: At my volunteer thing last night, we had a discussion from which I had to recuse myself. I hate that we had to have the discussion. I hate that I couldn't speak to it. I hate the outcome that may result.<br /><br />Most importantly, I hate that the group I volunteer for is starving for funds. STARVING. And that it will only get worse. And that we serve the most vulnerable people in theLiz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-19720156961707829802009-11-13T14:27:32.128-05:002009-11-13T14:27:32.128-05:00if no white knight committee from above can interv...if no white knight committee from above can intervene officially, would it not help in the meantime to offer a reduction in time/money? maybe you could make that offer to finance guy just quietly -- no "i told you so," no dissing him or the crowd -- see what he does with it? actually, it is possible that might bubble up first from the other board members, given the crisis. maybe you kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-85444211643670611772009-11-13T14:25:12.023-05:002009-11-13T14:25:12.023-05:00So obviously the finance guy and the committee all...So obviously the finance guy and the committee all need a generous cluesticking.<br /><br />Hmm...I wonder if there's money in the budget for that.Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-85522633445810382092009-11-13T14:08:57.929-05:002009-11-13T14:08:57.929-05:00In the first paragraph, that should say "we m...In the first paragraph, that should say "we might not have to wait so long for Presbytery action"Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-23205102554556781992009-11-13T14:07:53.934-05:002009-11-13T14:07:53.934-05:00Liz - I thought about reminding all of them of the...Liz - I thought about reminding all of them of the offer I made last spring to go to 3/4 time, but I wondered if that might just add salt to the wound for them all. If they had requested the change in my terms of call (employment) back in the spring, then we might not have <br /><br />However, because they said no to my request, they have put themselves in a very uncomfortable place in the Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-70138344460753773492009-11-13T13:32:11.135-05:002009-11-13T13:32:11.135-05:00* healthy in my mind. but the suspected bug has c...* healthy in my mind. but the suspected bug has calmed down, too.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-65077845853210361532009-11-13T13:30:54.282-05:002009-11-13T13:30:54.282-05:00oh, i'm not in the running for morton salt. j...oh, i'm not in the running for morton salt. just extra-whiny, with a large side of healthy procrastination. also, i forgot the anti-whine of 3 lovely new tops, the best one on sale, which arrived much earlier than expected. so i'm gorgeous, healthy, and have kind of a plan.<br /><br />sue, teh irony. i like liz's suggestion, and also nominate Finance Dude for a visit by the kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-53472913083676102292009-11-13T13:00:35.988-05:002009-11-13T13:00:35.988-05:00Sue, publicly volunteer (via reply-all) to go to 3...Sue, publicly volunteer (via reply-all) to go to 3/4 time to save money?Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-13483392376611075642009-11-13T12:53:11.903-05:002009-11-13T12:53:11.903-05:00Oh. My. Goodness.
Our chair of Finance sent out ...Oh. My. Goodness. <br /><br />Our chair of Finance sent out a flare (email) today letting all the Board members know what our present status is, in prep for our meeting on Sunday.<br /><br />It is mid-November and we are at 55% of our budget goal. This time last year we were at 75% and feeling the panic. This morning's note was more like RED ALERT, CODE RED, HOLY CRAP!!! (he worded it a bit Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-85025165847498380932009-11-13T12:40:16.835-05:002009-11-13T12:40:16.835-05:00Wow. nominating kathy a. for the Morton Salt Award...Wow. nominating kathy a. for the Morton Salt Award. (When it rains, it pours.) Competition for this one is steep, of course, with Sue and margalit in the running, too.<br /><br />Lots of great candidates for Light Bulbs (good ideas), including KLee for the Off-Duty sign. (I rather think a tantrum is in order in your case this week, quite frankly. I think it could work for you! Wonder if it would Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119505680677888476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-5473923177650801962009-11-13T11:24:55.061-05:002009-11-13T11:24:55.061-05:00waaa! furnace is out. can't call repair pers...waaa! furnace is out. can't call repair person until after the road work, due to tow-away signs. think i'm coming down with Some Bug. feeling frantic about the deadline pressures. need to just pound something out and then fix it up. fretting: part of the process. bleah.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-6444954820580186332009-11-12T23:00:18.166-05:002009-11-12T23:00:18.166-05:00Oooo........another good idea! thanks kathy a.!!!Oooo........another good idea! thanks kathy a.!!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-89650897957263762282009-11-12T13:31:23.359-05:002009-11-12T13:31:23.359-05:00sue, another idea is a memory book, with writings ...sue, another idea is a memory book, with writings and photos contributed by many. we have done something like that for tributes on special occasions, or after losing a loved one. it is a fairly low-tech venture; even kids can say something or make a drawing, and adults might have photos, memories they can write out, etc. you could go fancy, with pages in a nice album; and/or share copies kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-20700438539172652952009-11-12T12:22:02.822-05:002009-11-12T12:22:02.822-05:00Thanks kathy a. and Liz - great ideas! I'm not...Thanks kathy a. and Liz - great ideas! I'm not sure if the recording of the service would work out, but it's worth exploring. The service will take place in an itty bitty church in Northern Newfoundland, so they may not have the technology. A lot of those wee old churches don't even have microphones. On the other hand, another family member could take their own video recorder... <br /Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-3943410701263033892009-11-12T11:53:50.935-05:002009-11-12T11:53:50.935-05:00liz, that is a sweet idea.liz, that is a sweet idea.kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-58558120010506057452009-11-12T11:52:34.422-05:002009-11-12T11:52:34.422-05:00madeleine, such a stylish ode to the bug. hope fo...madeleine, such a stylish ode to the bug. hope for a swift recovery. <br /><br />question for the pixies: my beloved's birthday is monday, and i am short on ideas for a present. what he really wants is a puppy, and that's right out. he likes bicycles, but buys all the stuff he needs; same for the electronics hobby. would an ipod be a stupid gift for someone who likes music and kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-19073838820620169612009-11-12T11:36:12.170-05:002009-11-12T11:36:12.170-05:00Sue, can you video your mom to send to the memoria...Sue, can you video your mom to send to the memorial and ask those at the memorial to video the speakers?Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.com