There’s nothing to do but to come right out and say it.
I was laid off today.
Tag: work
Upcoming Boston Music Events
As my New Job has finally been able to update the website, I’ve now been able to update my resume. That also means that I can do things like advertise cool opera related things here like discounted tickets. As I’ve also picked up some part time work at the Harvard Book Store working their events, I figured I should point out some upcoming events that might be interesting to the music geeks who read this blog.
Please note, as it says at the very bottom of the page, this is our blog and I am posting this as a service to my readers and friends, not because I’ve been asked to by my employer(s) or because it benefits me in any way. (Other than giving me something nifty to write about.)
In lieu of content…
I bring you pictures.
No, not pictures of me or Geoff or the kids. Pictures from the intertubes. Pictures of animals that look like ours. Why? Because I’m tired and I have work to do and I just finished day three of New Job and my brain is full. That’s why.
So enjoy, or something.
A belated post-PAX report
Although I was fairly swamped with work this past weekend, I somehow managed to take the time to go see PAX East, the huge gaming convention and general geekfest organized by Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins of Penny Arcade fame. Kelly’s brother Matt came up from Philadelphia and joined Patricio and I as we indulged ourselves in a geek’s paradise – specifically, a gaming geek’s paradise. So go no further if you have a low tolerance for that sort of thing.
This post may not make much sense
I’m really tired. I’m not quite brain dead/crispy fried/toasted/speaking gibberish like I was on Saturday and Sunday nights, but I’m not far off.
Thank You
Those two little words seem so insignificant in the face of the overwhelming response we’ve received from, quite literally, all over the world.
Making some progress for once
This past Thursday was the first day in a VERY long time that both Kelly and I were working. And that, in my mind, is progress. I now have two part-time jobs at historic sites, and even if I find full-time work again, I think I am going to try to keep these jobs. I like them a lot so far. And what’s more, with all the walking I have to do now I am getting a lot more exercise, and it feels good.
-Geoff
Why we don’t have Facebook- part the second
Or Twitter for that matter.
This popped up on Boston.com today and horrified us both. This is why we have an open and public blog. If you want to know anything about us it is right here.
Job seekers getting asked for Facebook passwords
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This is why I believe in emergency planning
The big news tonight here in Boston is a fire in the Back Bay that led to power going out in huge swaths of Boston. Apparently the fire started in a utility building containing two large transformers. In order to fight the fire, it was necessary to cut power to the transformers. That has now led to a power blackout in Back Bay, Prudential Center, Copley Square, Chinatown, the Theater District, and Kenmore Square. They are saying now on TV that they are allowing people to return to their homes but they have no idea when power will be restored to this area.
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Finally, some work for me
As of today I got a part-time job as a docent at a historic site here in Boston. I go in for training the weekend after next. Thank God for small blessings. Between that and some of the freelance IT stuff I am getting at least I am making a little money. Not much, but some.
-Geoff
The Books are Taking Over... 