Crazy week so far, even though the students only arrived in part today. The teachers and business administrators returned from break and decided 8AM was the best moment for a phone introduction. Oh, did I also mention Gremlins broke into their offices over recess and reconfigured their machines? Damn Gremlins. Damn them to Hell.
In another week, my routine will gel, allowing more time for better entries. For now, its a wicked fire fight.
Employees of non-public schools are fingerprinted in accordance with New Jersey statute NJSA 18A : 6-4.14. Today, I complied and trekked off to a fingerprint facility.
I mention this because the gear is sweet looking, and the process one hundred percent digital. The only paper is a receipt the machine generates. After capturing the images, a scanner saves them in a file, and pushes them to the state for a full background check. Electronic automation reduces the turnaround time from weeks to mere days.
OK, so maybe it’s only cool to me, but every so often, tech guy earns a few words. Alter egos are like that. Never know when they might bust loose.
And now, off to dose the cats with some fresh catnip.
My boy, Blue has left the building. Godspeed, Blue. Godspeed.
…from the silly season.
For fifteen years, my stepfather and I take turns regifting this jar. 2005 was his turn to receive. Next year, the container returns to me. Someday, I’ll continue the tradition with my son.
Writer guy treats holiday crowds to a puppet show. To stage left, note the micro Christmas tree and holiday stool.
Last, The Wife created a masterful centerpiece using her favorite gift: a fruit and vegetable carving kit.
