Many years ago, a friend’s boyfriend created an impromptu blind taste test of some wine. Everyone knew that I do not like the taste of alcohol – never have, probably never will – but I wanted to join in and be part of the group, so they let me. There were two glasses, both red… Continue reading Wasted on Me
Author: tahlia42
Tedium
In the play "Bake Off," there is a discussion between two competitors about recipe development. One baker talked about trying the exact same recipe over and over, adjusting the bake time by one minute each time to find the optimum process. I simultaneously admired her dedication and thought she was insane for all that tedium.… Continue reading Tedium
Bragging Time
I'm big on patting myself on the back, especially when it is for something important to me. I have lost ten pounds since the beginning of June! I was only a couple of fine lines on the scale away from being 20 pounds above my dance training weight. That, and the fact that my usable wardrobe… Continue reading Bragging Time
Learning Opportunity Lost
Writing about how my elementary school teachers used popular music as part of their lessons, reminded me of a lost learning opportunity. Back in the day, fourth grade was when Native American history was taught. Being in San Diego, the history was everywhere. As an adult I’ve been on several hikes in State and local… Continue reading Learning Opportunity Lost
Eye of the Tiger
Years ago, back in the days when I was still working in Human Resources, I went to a lot of job fairs. Hiring is a numbers game, so the more places I went, the more chances I had of filling my positions. I was at a rather poorly attended fair when the man from the… Continue reading Eye of the Tiger
Zooful Memories
Writing about my foreign zoo experiences (Paris and Berlin) made me want to share some of my encounters that were closer to home. While I was in graduate school the first time, I bought a membership to our “World Famous” zoo in lieu of one for a gym. On days that I didn’t have class,… Continue reading Zooful Memories
5 Years
Five years ago today I started my blog. How have five years passed already?!?! I swear I was just doing last minute word smithing on "The Search for Meaning," my first, and still favorite, post. Originally I was going to celebrate this milestone anniversary with a hosting change and new look. But then the new provider I… Continue reading 5 Years
Summer Reading
In my final interview for my current job, the company president handed me a book. He wanted me to read it and take notes because it fully described my new role. The book is The Machine: A Radical Approach to the Design of the Sales Function by Justin Roff-Marsh. I took that as a good sign… Continue reading Summer Reading
Wartime Farm
It seems strangely appropriate that on our Independence Day I write about a post about Britain at War. In this case it isn't the Revolutionary War, but instead World War II. I've mentioned before how much I enjoyed learning about the British home front in WWII. Leave it to the BBC to come up with… Continue reading Wartime Farm
Shouldering the Possibilities
Recently I met up with Kurt, and he reminded me of what is probably my all time best case of my brain operating differently than most. It was back when we were dancing, and we were working on choreography for our jive routine (think REALLY fast swing dancing). At one point we ended up in a… Continue reading Shouldering the Possibilities
Grown Up, Now What? 