Valentine's Tree

At work we have this Valentine's tree because , well the Christmas tree was still up and it was determined that it'd be unfortunate to take it down what with all the bright lights and such. Though I found this to be a rather humorous curiosity, a co-worker commented that at her house she also had a Valentine's tree. Is there some sort of year-round tree decoration culture that I have been, simply, oblivious to?

Saturday we had a haircutting party.

It started out that we were hanging out. We went out to eat. Some people called and joined us to hang out. Someone needed a haircut and someone else volunteered to cut it. Four people got haircuts. And all were very happy. Kurt, so much so, that he decided to put some of the hair in his mouth. When all of your friends are photographers, they won't tell you that you shouldn't do something. Instead they will make sure that what you do is well documented.

Good Clean Fun at Val's (gallery)

Val had a departure party last week at which she pulled out a mini croquet table. The rules were remembered as we played and even those lagging behind had a shot at winning when the front runners were eliminated. Good clean fun was had by all.

The biscotti and mega fruit cookie also deserve mention. Because val is starting a new baking job I would say that she'll be a great baker except that we already know she is.

almost no soap needed!

At work we have some super high efficiency washing machines. You only put in one level tablespoon of powdered soap and it will get out whatever urine or excrement that might be staining the clothes we've put in, even though the detergent box recommends a minimum of 5-6 times that amount for normal soils.

I must add that I have my doubts about the administration's definition of clean and thus follow the directions on the detergent box. Don't tell them though, people might get in trouble and there are budget constraints.

Good Morning

Many people think that night shift is rough but it has its perks. Every morning I get off work, I have to ride home. This gives me a great opportunity to enjoy the color of the sky.