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Sexism in Blogging About fifteen years ago, back when this blog had about 200 readers and half of them were probably accidental clicks, I had a guy — we’ll call him Ernest — tell me something I will never forget. And yes, when I say Ernest, I absolutely mean Ernest P. Worrell energy: “Hey Vern! […]

Today is coming in hot — and early. As in 5:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital downtown early. Sheila has her second back surgery scheduled, and this time they’ll be fusing one level above and one below the last repair. Not exactly the kind of “stacking” or “leveling” work we normally do around here, but […]

It’s Monday, and let me say: if today’s update sounds a little scattered, it’s because I’m currently operating on a powerful pharmaceutical blend of DayQuil, NyQuil, and Benadryl, along with whatever’s left of my immune system. My head feels like it’s packed with wet insulation, and my brain is running at about 14 frames per […]