Author Archives: DAK

News from the Dark Side From my Dad, living and working in the D.C. area, and referring to Isabel: To: SonFrom: DadSubject: Home on a 4-day weekend Federal Government is closed, metro is shut down, all schools are closed, all … Continue reading →

In stark contrast to Lockheed Martin (where I once worked, and hated), there are no obscene drawings or messages in the bathroom stalls here. I take this as a good sign of the professionalism and generally happy demeanor of those … Continue reading →

I discover new things everyday around here (well, it being my third day, what would you expect?). Case in point, in the break room there are these two bookcases full of books. On one of them is a sign stating: … Continue reading →

Amazon recommends that I pick up a Segway Human Transporter for a mere $4,950 plus shipping and handling. Amazon knows me better than I know me. They rationalize their recommendation by pointing out that I did indeed purchase or rate … Continue reading →

When I first got laid-off, lo those many month ago, I felt strange whenever I would venture out into the real world. I suddenly realized that nearly all of those people clogging the roadways during working hours were people just … Continue reading →

The Joys of Commuting One freeway closure (for “emergency” roadwork that just happens to be during the commute hours of 6-9. I highly suspect that Caltrans enjoys doing that), one hit-the-wall-then-spin-out-to-face-the-wrong-direction, and four tow-truck slowdowns later and I get to … Continue reading →

Day One It’s Day One at the new job. I have a pretty awesome free mug to show for it so far, not to mention a flat-screen monitor that I am fairly drooling over. The day hasn’t been all sunshine … Continue reading →

I receive my sample ballot for the California Gubernatorial Election today. “Goober” is right. There are SEVEN pages of candidates plus one more for some little-mentioned ballot issues involving unimportant issues like several billion dollar bonds and state citizen classification … Continue reading →

This is a copy of the e-mail I sent today: All- After an interminable period of fitful starts and short contract jobs, I have finally (somehow) stumbled my way into a permanent job. For some of you, this will come … Continue reading →

Things that make you go… .: At the beach, a delivery truck driver taking a break by sitting in his car by the ocean, listening to the radio. He seemed to be enjoying himself, as he should what with paying … Continue reading →