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The dreaded day

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

I purchased a new computer. That means all the cables must be disconnected from the orifices that they have been in for the nine (yes, nine) years.  With nine years of dust that’s accumulated behind the desk, my peripherals almost look … Continue reading →

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The good old days

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Oh, for those “good ole” days again…  Just last week (wasn’t it?) I could press a button on the always-present toolbar and insert a footnote.  Now I don’t know whether to go Home or perhaps the Insert tab, or maybe even … Continue reading →

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Has someone found the ANY key?

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Or what’s left of my brain?  Blogging has been compromised with my busy work schedule, attempting to complete a rollout of new software at the law firm. Today I trained yet another handful of attorneys.  I took my pointer (a … Continue reading →

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Family business

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

“I like your hair,” said the receptionist, one of my co-workers. “Thanks,” said the GAP.  She’d braided it and wrapped it around her head.  “Can you let my mom know I’m here.” “Oh,” she said.  “Now I know.  Your mom is … Continue reading →

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Six degrees of separation

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Just because I’m good at one thing doesn’t mean I can do related items well. I can throw together great pie guts, but my crust is not as good as Mom’s was.  I know Microsoft products better than most; if … Continue reading →

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End of an era

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Clem is a diabetic who likes donuts, a hard worker who likes a good laugh, a firm believer of good in a chaotic world, a realist who enjoys going to the movies, a generous soul in a selfish climate, a … Continue reading →

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Attention!

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

We paid attention to the grandkid’s busy schedule, making sure they had time to attend book club.  We spent a few hours at a company picnic and enjoyed the food and games to let the firm know our appreciation for … Continue reading →

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The day it all came crashing down

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

As you are well aware, I have nicknames for favorite (or infamous) people in my life.  So it should be no surprise that this is true at work also. There’s Georges of the Jungle, Mike-Mike-Mike-Mike-Mike (the seagulls from Nemo), and … Continue reading →

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Whoops!

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Sleep, after you turn eight years old, is a very precious commodity.  I haven’t had much of it lately.  After a several nights until midnight at the office this past week, I’m wondering what daylight looks like.  So this morning as I read … Continue reading →

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Buttons and bangles

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Penny Print This Post Print This Post

Maybe I’m a wee bit grumpy lately.  I’m worn out and impatient.  And you’re asking how that’s changed since childbirth.  Probably not much. I’m doing all sorts of novel things lately – learning about Quick Parts, RibbonXML, customXMLparts – things … Continue reading →

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