If there’s such thing as heavy clerical work, that’s what I did today. Worked at my Aunt/Cousin-once-removed Nelwyn’s office. Moved 7 years of files from boxes into cabinets, and better boxes. A few bruises and fingernail slashes.
Shredded some DNU’s (Do Not Use) files. She runs an employment agency, and there is an amazing number of felons who apply and say they have no record, when they tell them they don’t hire anyone with a Felony conviction or criminal misdemeanor on their record.
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Saturday Evening, I was sitting in the skyview bar of the new Hilton Hotel in downtown Houston (24th floor) with Allen Hill. Just musing on the fact that My Sister and nieces were at the Nutcracker ballet earlier in the day. My mom was at a show at the Verison Theater, and I was attending the Bill White Reception in the 4th floor ballroom.
Downtown is once again a happening place.
I ended up at M bar later that night. Interesting for half an hour, but I was happy to leave.
Spent the whole morning and afternoon at the swap-n-bop at the Continental Club in nearby Midtown. Great weather outside (a bit cold, but nice and sunny). Got to show many people the new Charley’s Big Top Lounge. It was interesting to get different people’s reactions. All liked it, but what elements they noticed and commented on was interesting to hear.
My family doesn’t have an ingrained Thangsgiving routine, and I like it that way. Every year I spend it with a different family. Often very extended, only knowing one or two people in the family before being there. I really enjoy getting a one day expedition into an extended family chemistry - and there have been some interesting ones. The more interesting come about by waiting to have a plan until one delivers itself to you.
My mom’s in Nashville, she’s often in Big Bend, it’s a travelling vacationing holiday for her and my step-dad. My dad’s at his new place. I got a call and invitation from him on Tuesday to join them, if I cared to. But I already had my plans. This year I’m going with my sister to her inlaw’s ranch. She’s been married 8 years, and I have yet to go there. Her husband is one of 4 siblings, I understand there are several houses at “the ranch”, but I’m really not sure what to expect.
I’m driving up today with her and the three nieces. And back on friday after the UT game. Should be fun and interesting.
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I hadn’t seen Hardy, my mom’s cousin, in several years. I’m not even really sure when I last saw him - a reunion or a funeral. It all seems very weird.
[Edit: NTSB’s finding]
Two die in midair plane crash at Westerly State Airport
Associated Press
November 17, 2003WESTERLY, R.I. — Two Rhode Island men died after the small plane they were riding in collided in midair with another small aircraft at Westerly State Airport, officials said Monday.
The airplanes, a Piper Arrow and a Cessna 182, crashed Sunday about 100 feet above the runway, according to Ted Drozdz, chief aeronautics inspector for Rhode Island Airport Corp. He said the airport does not have an air traffic control tower, and pilots are expected to notify each other when they are taking off and landing.
I have a midterm in my “Secondary Methods” class on wednesday. First midterm i’ve taken in… thirteen years.
Then I’m babysitting sleeping nieces because Monica & Raymond are picking up their new puppy at the airport (and the girls don’t know about it).
Should be fun to see the new puppy, if not fun to take a test.
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p.s. A few weeks ago I said “Brennan’s” (a midtown restaurant), when I meant “Brenner’s” (a west-side legendary steak house).
for my sister and nieces
Of course she had to be difficult and get a dog no one’s heard of - the Labradoodle. The ones with fleece (like poodles) rather than hair (like most dogs) are apparently very good for allergy sufferers, which her family is full of.
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