As usual, I’ve gotten wicked busy and have gotten behind on blog posts. But I’ve got four days off for Thanksgiving and blog updates were on my to-do list.
So geez, where to start. Speaking of Thanksgiving, we had a good one. As with last year, we stayed at home, and Brenda made a small turkey. Everything was fabulous as usual. Even had a couple pies, pumpkin bread, veggies and shrimp for me!
We watched the Macy’s parade and the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special, and then a couple unexciting football games. Then we decorated the apartment, which is way faster than decorating our old house. And capped it off with the Opus & Bill Christmas special, and Mickey’s Christmas Carol. This year, we’re committed to getting through all our holiday videos 
 I’ve also resolved to read the original Christmas Carol by Dickens.
Speaking of reading, I’ve been doing a ton of reading since I started taking the train to work. I have an Audible account for audiobooks, and it was great when I was driving. Unfortunately my mind wanders when listening to audiobooks on the train and I realize I haven’t been paying attention for a few miles and have to rewind. I hadn’t really read anything but computer books since high school, so I’m really loving getting back into it.
Books read so far:
Watchmen (graphic novel)
The Dark Knight Strikes Again (graphic novel)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
The Bourne Identity
Neverwhere
Joomla Development (okay, this is a programming book)
Currently I’m reading American Gods by Neil Gaiman (who also wrote Neverwhere and Stardust, which is also a fantastic movie).
On the work front, things are going as well as can be expected, given the current economy. We’ve had some layoffs and some people quit, but we seem to be weathering the storm so far. And I’m on my sixth desk, but I now have a fabulous spot with a window! I’ve learned to not get too comfortable in any one spot, though.
Besides our recent loss of Sasha, the animals are doing just fine. We had to deal with a flea problem over the last couple months, but I think we have it licked. Apparently fleas were particularly bad this year.
I’ve also been trying to do more artwork, or as much as my schedule will allow. Been crazy busy at work and I often work late, or work at home. I haven’t posted anything in a couple weeks, but gotta start thinking about this year’s Christmas card.
To follow my artwork, just go here. I’ve got ideas for more stuff, just gotta find the time.
Amazingly, there’s little else to report. Seems we’ve just been working and that’s it. Upside is that we both have the entire week of Christmas off, probably 4-5 days spent in Ohio (and on the road). I really prefer to fly, but with the flight and car rental, we’re probably looking at almost a grand, as opposed to a couple hundred to drive.
More updates as soon as something remotely interesting happens.