Happy Birthday, Zed

Thursdays are long.  Here are some happy things:

  • At work, they hand out swag bucks for work accomplishments that might be above and beyond.  Some things that the swag bucks are used for are company marked t-shirts, travel mugs, or small electronics.  When the time comes that I take the Learning Ambassador position I will not be able to use my swag bucks.  I tried to use most of my swag bucks today on two high ticket items.  I now have a Kindle Fire (the small, seven inch one) and an Echo Pop.  Having the Echo Pop means I can buy some special light bulbs and ask Alexa to turn them on for me.  I already own a ten inch Fire.  This new one will either become a family calendar or will go with me hiking.  Anyway, I say that I tried to use the swag bucks because the Senior Station Manager handed me back at least half of what I gave him.  He basically said thanks for doing what you do, take this stuff.  I tried to protest this, but walked away with a handful of swag bucks and two electronics. 
  • At home, I fell asleep right after work again.  It was Thursday, so that was the plan.  A little while after I woke up I had enough energy to do dishes and start laundry, it was great.
  • I was awake to see some of the wonderful colors of the sunset.


  • September 19th is Zed's birthday.  The family went out to dinner to celebrate.  It was a lot of fun.  We went to the 110 Grill and ate in their dining area outside.  Great food, atmosphere, and company.  Happy Birthday, Zed!



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Currently listening to: Earthsea: The Other Wind, by Ursula K. Le Guin.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.


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