May 30, 2004

There were 4 posts published on May 30, 2004 (this is page 1 of 1).

A Bit Out Of Context

The story in today’s paper quoted me as saying “I would have been more concerned if this had happened two years ago” The story implies my optimism was based on the current job market. While that certainly plays a role in my optimism, the quote was taken from my description of how my personal priorities have changed.

Think back two years ago. Back then, I didn’t know what it meant to be a father. The incredible love she’s brought into this world has shown me just how unimportant a job is compared to family. I can lose a job and its no big deal. I could never lose a family.

So, yeah. I still need to put food on the table, and I will eventually do that. But I’ll always be Daddy, no matter what.

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Time For Some Clash

I’m jonesing for The Clash’s version of “I Fought The Law,” but I don’t have it anywhere. Dang…

Are You Southern? Take The Test!

My yankee friend Matt Feath sent this to me. It’s Dick Trickle’s True Test Of Your Southernness. Matt scored 40 out of 71, which (oddly enough) puts him below the Mason-Dixon line. Sadly, I didn’t fare much better, with a measly 48 out of 71. My lack of NASCAR knowledge done come back to bite me.

Y’all try the quiz and post your results here.

N&O: Pink-Slip Party Finds Relief In Timing

The News and Observer ran the Oculan jobless story in today’s paper. Article is in the Work section, lower front page, called Pink -Slip Party Finds Relief In Timing. It also has pictures.

I got quoted, though my “finding work in one week” seems pretty stupid in print. Amazing what beer can add to an interview! The reporter, Vicki Parker, did call me up yesterday to see if I had actually performed this amazing feat. I ‘fessed up that, no, I had not.

Overall, though, the article is a positive thing. Folks sound pretty positive, and that can only help in finding work. Parker kept the door open for a follow-up article in a couple of months. Let’s hope she’s got more good news to report.