Category Archives: random

Some nights are creepier than others

Posted on July 11, 2010 by owner

Like many lampworkers, I find myself working under cover of darkness lately because of the weather. It’s just cooler overall, plus I have the added benefit of going out after the kids are in bed, so there’s no worry of … Continue reading →

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Least favorite July 4th drek

Posted on July 10, 2010 by owner

I’ll preface this by saying, I do like living in the US.  For all the whining American’s spew about the government, it could certainly be a lot worse, as evidenced by the throngs of folks trying to become citizens.  We … Continue reading →

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Is the bar permanently lower?

Posted on July 9, 2010 by owner

After reading this article over on The Consumerist, I left this comment and thought maybe I’d bring it over here to throw out to everyone else.  What do you think? I just want to throw it out there, but given … Continue reading →

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Yes, I am vindictive. Thank you for asking

Posted on July 8, 2010 by owner

I’ve had Sirus radio service for about 5 years now.  Aside from an odd stretch in Worcester, MA and under heavy trees, it’s been a decent service.   I even own stock in the company, though that’s more because it’ll … Continue reading →

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And they wonder why

Posted on July 8, 2010 by owner

I dropped in an air conditioning unit this evening and then realized gremlins had wandered off with the package of foam strips I had to plug the upper sash with.   Given I managed to roll my ankle in the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the water park

Posted on June 29, 2010 by owner

My oldest wound up missing out on a recent trip to Six Flags and it’s water park.  Being the (sometimes irritatingly) smart tyke that he is, he realized if he puts the hose up on his backyard slide, it gets … Continue reading →

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That’s right, I’m the idea man

Posted on June 23, 2010 by owner

The town officials were whining in an article in The Auburn Town News, the local weekly, about complying with a rule that states that towns need to post notices of meetings two days in advance, not including weekends [the article … Continue reading →

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Is there such a thing as good timing?

Posted on May 24, 2010 by owner

This past weekend was pretty wonderful; a shop owner likes my glass and will be carrying it on a consignment basis, my oldest actually participated and behaved at soccer practice, my youngest moved up to “the big boy bed” and … Continue reading →

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I’m sorry, but we’re going to have to let you go.

Posted on May 22, 2010 by owner

Today I headed out to a shop that’s interested in consigning some of my glass work.  I jotted down directions from Google as a backup, set out a little early to get a cup of coffee, and set on my … Continue reading →

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An open letter to Gary Pierce, Commissioner for the Arizona Corporation Commission

Posted on May 19, 2010 by owner

I decided to forgo receipt of a generic canned response, so here’s an open letter to Gary Pierce, Commissioner for the Arizona Corporation Commission. -T Dear Gary, After reading this article, I was curious, isn’t threatening to disrupt interstate power … Continue reading →

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