Back in 2006, I was a member of the University of Louisville Marching Band. We would have on-field pregame and halftime performances before every home football game, plus a couple of road games, each season. Before the pregame performaces, we would warm up and rehearse about 2 1/2 hours before kickoff, then go play a … Continue reading 2 Bedtime Anecdotes and a Hope (no, not the title of a new Hallmark series)
In Other News….
... 9 people are dead after a 21-year old gunman entered an African-American church in Charleston, SC and started shooting worshippers, in an apparent racially motivated attack. Amazing how the gunman is still alive. It's also amazing how people continue to ignore/overlook/hide the facts that racism - in statements about politicians, in police incidents, in comments … Continue reading In Other News….
“Inside The Terrordome”
* Here in Louisville, a project aided by Cisco and backed by a grant from a Metro Council member is aiming to offer free Wi-Fi to the West Louisville neighborhood, starting with the area around the Shawnee Arts and Cultural Center. This predominately Black section of Louisville has, until recently, lagged far behind areas like Downtown and the … Continue reading “Inside The Terrordome”
Reoccurring Dream Themes
Many a different dream have passed through the mind of the Cyborg. However, there have been times - including earlier this morning - where a repeat setting, theme, or even dream has happened. It's an interesting, sometimes eerie, phenomenon. The dream that happened Monday morning took in place in what looked to me like a dorm or … Continue reading Reoccurring Dream Themes
Job Application Assessments: I “Strongly Agree” That They Are Useless
You are filling out an application for your next potential job. You've entered in the vitals, such as your Name, Address, Phone Number(s), and Race. You've typed in any Previous School and Employment Experiences that you have had. You are just about set to 'Send' this off to the HR department. Then The Assessment appears. The … Continue reading Job Application Assessments: I “Strongly Agree” That They Are Useless
“Inside The Terrordome IV”
It's one of those nights where the brain won't shut off..... - NPR published this interesting article about "Blind Auditions" and how they can help employers screen potential new employees. It is spot-on. Writing on personal experiences, I have passed up putting in applications on jobs because I never met the "experience" prerequisite. How am I … Continue reading “Inside The Terrordome IV”
Review: “Poltergeist (2015): C+”
Mainly spoiler-free.... So, I watched the remake of the 1982 movie "Poltergeist" an hour or so ago. There are a few small, and a couple of mid-level, changes from the original movie to this one but the basic premise is the same: Eric Bowen (a recently laid off employee for John Deere Headquarters), his wife, … Continue reading Review: “Poltergeist (2015): C+”
“Entertaining The Cyborg”: Thieves Guild vs. The Dark Brotherhood
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: many weeks of fun were had with this game when I first bought it for the PC a few years back. I spent most of my initial time in Cyrodiil trying to stop the Daedric Lord Mehrunes Dagon from invading and conquering the world (the game's Main Quest) and also investigating … Continue reading “Entertaining The Cyborg”: Thieves Guild vs. The Dark Brotherhood
Quarter Notes
- Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth is going after 'big money' money in politics, with his most recent proposal, according to WDRB.com. Considering that the most expensive political race of 2014 was also from Kentucky - Mitch McConnell vs. Allison Lundergan-Grimes - I don't know if he will get much support for that proposal from his KY … Continue reading Quarter Notes
Becoming A Cyborg, Part 3: Leaving the Hospital and Recovery/Adjusting
Week 1 in the hospital was making sure that everything was working correctly, week 2 was working on getting my strength back. I had a PICC line sticking out of my arm and was hooked to EKG machines, blood pressure machines, and heart/O2 monitors throughout the first week-plus, so the nickname "Cyborg" spread to a … Continue reading Becoming A Cyborg, Part 3: Leaving the Hospital and Recovery/Adjusting
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