last entry

This will be my last post on Blogger's server (tenyjr.blogspot.com). I will continue my blog off my own web space at tenyjr.com. My site is still under heavy construction; it will take some time to work on each section. I don't have a logo at the top of the page, and the site looks very blah. I'm new at this, so bear with me. I will say that I'm learning a lot with HTML, but I have a very long way to go. I will continue to use Blogger to publish my blog to tenyjr.com until I learn to use yet another program, Movable Type. So keep in mind, no more updates if you're visiting tenyjr.blogspot.com!

be vewy, vewy quiet - i'm hunting wabbit

Terrible start to my day. I let Salem out in the backyard, and after 15 minutes, he returns with a dead baby rabbit in his mouth. I was so disgusted with him. In a matter of 1 hour, he brought me 2 more!! Why did I let him out each time? There must be a nest somewhere. The dog next door wanted in on the action. Salem could not figure out why I was so mad at him. Normally, he'd hide under the bed. Instead, he craved my attention. No, I think it was my approval he wanted. He's a mix of cocker spaniel and beagle. So the beagle in him is a natural hunter. And he seemed very proud to bring me back his prey. I feel terrible for the rabbits, but I felt just as bad for scolding Salem. I need to check the perimeter of the fence to make sure no more rabbits get into the backyard.

Salem hiding

Salem hiding
Originally uploaded by tenyjr.

caught Salem in the bay window

Borders 30% Off Coupon

Borders 30% Off Coupon - this is valid Thursday 4-28 thru Sunday 5-1. Pass this link on to a friend!

AKA Secretary Day

What a long day; not being able to listen to the iPod drove me crazy. Not as busy - just long and slow. One bright moment: Hillman and I did get a nice surprise from our fellow co-horts in the office, since we're considered "administrative professionals" (Hillman still insists he's a "case aide" and should not be classified with me). We both received a card signed by everyone, along with gift cards - one of the girls made some delicious sweet treats to feast on all afternoon. A BIG thank you to my fellow team members. The gifts were too much (food woulda been enough; you know I love to eat), but I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you :)

I was reminded of the great team I belong to. I feel guilty knowing I plan to quit when the right opportunity comes my way.

crap

damnit, forgot my headphones.
i need my music, my tunes, and i don't have my headphones!!
man, this sucks.
so stupid.

slow progress

Web sites take a lot of work. And a lot of time. I'm learning that the hard way. I know for sure I won't keep my blog on Blogger. Too much hassle to publish one thing to both places. I want to move most of what's on my blog to my main homepage, but I need to manually write up a draft before I can tackle that. I hope to do another podcast soon. I was able to set up a feed so aggregators can download my podcasts (news aggregators can also download my blog posts).

It's been a while since I talked about work. Pete's out til Thursday; on vacation or at a seminar, who really knows. Sly has been doing his best to get a grasp on the daily functions of the dept. I like Sly, but I think he should slow down and take things one at a time. Me? I'm doing fine, but I still can't get a handle on what it is I should be doing anymore. I feel like I've been demoted from an office manager to a secretary in less than 2 months. I don't do things on my own anymore; I do what I'm asked or told. To tell you the truth - it really sucks.

tenyjr.com

I think I did it. For the time being, tenyjr.com is this - my blog. The only difference is the address. The blog can still be accessed at Blogger, via tenyjr.blogspot.com, at least for the next week or so. Then I will post that I will no longer update this on Blogger since I have my own space now.

"teny.com"(?)

I'm still trying to figure out this web hosting bit. It will take time to sort out all my files, figure out where to put them, and learn how to make it all mesh together. I got my own domain and more web space to play with now. D is anxious to do another podcast, and he wants to know why other people haven't listened to what we got so far. I have a lot of learning to do as far as presenting it to the masses and getting it out there in the podcast world. Can you say "RSS"? How about "aggregator"? Words I've heard a lot of since the beginning of the year but don't know much about.

D told me Grandpa was reading my blog. He wasn't quite sure what a "blog" was. So I thought I'd give a shout out to him - "Hi Derek!!" For a definition on what a blog is, click here.

Some may have noticed I used a different photo site for Victoria's pictures - Flickr.com. It's free, easy to use, and looks good too. I'm sure I'll host my own pics, but until I figure that part out, I thought I'd give Flickr a try.

Cards sweep Astros

St. Louis 8, Houston 5

Mulder lasts 10 innings

St. Louis 1, Houston 0

support our troops

Remembering Pat Tillman - Tillman left the NFL after the 9-11 tragedy to "pay something back" to his country. It was a year ago yesterday that he died in a firefight in Afghanistan.

Armed Forces Tribute - We take a lot for granted these days. We should remember not only those who have sacrificed their lives to serve America in our Armed Forces, but the many men and women who defend our freedom to this day in the US and overseas. We thank you - our troops - and pray for a quick and safe return home!

Victoria Eudora Welty

Friday evening, after taking D to rendezvous with his dad, CL and I headed to Missouri Baptist Hospital in St Louis to visit Terry, Brandi, Emily and their new addition, Victoria. We got to the hospital to find out they were discharged earlier that morning! So we called them up and paid them a visit. Brandi was nursing the baby when we arrived, so her mother force fed us dinner while we listened to Terry retell the past few days. Then Mom and Baby came out to visit; it was the first time I held a baby as an adult. I was terrified (the picture does no justice). She is so precious! Didn't cry once. We hope to see her again soon when Grandma and Grandpa come to visit in a few weeks. Thanks to Terry and Brandi for allowing me to post these, along with some of our own ...

Baby pictures
video clip
(file size 1.1 MB, playtime 10 sec)

Cards nail Cubs

St. Louis 4, Chicago Cubs 0