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hiatus

2005-02-14T22:17:00.000-05:00

The new site launches March 6th, 2005, and I need to get busy. Meanwhile, read the archives, email me your site ideas & feedback, or just sit on your thumbs & keep lurking. When I come back, I'm coming back to:http://www.sagaciously.net...shhh...it's coming...3/6/05...I promise... ;-)UPDATE: the site went live March 6, 2005.

40 hours/week of ridiculousness

2005-02-11T10:03:00.000-05:00

So, it's performance evaluation & promotion time! That's right party-people - time for my project managers & leads to roll out the bullshyt carpet, and lay on another layer, to keep folks from walking out of the building when they announce which member of the brown-noser-of-the-month club got kicked upstairs this year. Whoopee!Seriously though - and fyi, it's really not the hormones talking

critical mass - the de-lurker edition.

2005-02-09T13:24:00.000-05:00

I need a self-employment strategy. As you should already well-know, I'm the single parent of a handicapped child. Along with the pressures of single motherhood, stresses of working for a Fortune 5, and general life pressures, I have the added stress of dealing with his disabilities. Add to that my living in a soon-to-be-gentrified-still-impoverished area, and the choices for daycare/

weekend update - 2/07/05

2005-02-07T13:20:00.000-05:00

the entire list is pretty much baconstraw - and makes about as much sense as a straw made of bacon Bakers Dozen c/o KB via ej. baconstraw with E:: the King of early morning Poo Jokes (who heretofore shall be referred to as the King of Poo) 6AM:: bootleg cell phone calls "Can you hear me now?" HELL NO!!! 7AM:: the King of Poo: "I sharted" 10AM:: Java & a steaming Heap with the King of Poo the

the 101 list update II

2005-02-06T20:42:00.000-05:00

I updated the 101 in 1001 and I'm learning some things about myself:: Not becoming an evil, vengeful bitch when I get pissed off is easier said than done. Even if it's in my best interests. I have excellent intentions. And my follow-thru (when it comes to treating MYSELF better that is) sucks. Nappy. Definitely. Period. I'm being too easily influenced by negative things in my life, and I'm

crabs in a barrel

2005-02-01T15:01:00.000-05:00

a Leroy-ism:: "If you put three black people in a room together, two of them will get together to talk about the third." Sidebar about the Leroy-isms: my daddy, although a H.S. dropout, could be rather bourgeois - hence my penchant for $500 Louis Vitton words - he would accept no less. So, he was full of comments related to Capitalism, classism, and navigating this inherently racist framework

weekend update 1/31/05 - the house jawn

2005-01-30T21:48:00.000-05:00

...isn't she the cutest? Bakers Dozen c/o KB via ej. Ice storm in Atlanta chills traffic, shuts down the airport, and clears the streets. Except for Leah (pic above) - she's been cleared to drive in the snow! And I really want my fellow Atliens to just stay home. Really. but my stubborn Buffalonian a$$ ventured out regardless... To a baby shower & a slumber party. Ah, to be young & fertile

weekend snow update

2005-01-29T20:30:00.000-05:00

I'm forgoing the normal update for this public service announcement. IT FRIGGIN SNOWED IN ATLANTA!!! Ok, you say - no biggie. Well, here's the thing. People in general, but southerners in particular, are ill-equipped to deal with ice & snow. I think there are only 3 actual snow plows in the entire state of Georgia. And while the Buffalonian in me can snicker (a lil) at most Georgians

the music meme

2005-01-25T18:23:00.000-05:00

thanks to TK for tagging me. And you, kind reader...You're NEXT!!! Random 10: "Meant to Be" - Kindred "Cold" - Crossfade "Superwoman" - Stevie Wonder "One Thing" - Amerie "Beyond" - Amel Larrieux "I Tried" - Talib Kweli ft. Mary J. Blige "Stay This Way" - Brand New Heavies "Moonstreams" - Grover Washington "A.D. 2000" - Erykah Badu "Ride" - Usher What is the total amount of music files on

weekend update << romantic update?

2005-01-24T14:20:00.001-05:00

The weekend was boring - more househunting, so no point in even going over that. However, I've been keeping this underwraps for a sec, but I have a romantic muse. Yes, a coupla other folks crawled out of the woodwork: "what?! you stopped dating?! I was gonna get at you, but _____". However, this guy is, different. Not different in a "yeah, all men are dogs, but this guy isn't because..." kind

spongebob is gay?

2005-01-21T16:03:00.000-05:00

This would be hilarious if it wasn't so damn scary. The conservative right is ranting about the "homosexual agenda" again, and apparently Spongebob is the target. Or should I say , the perpetrator: Focus on Family: "Dr. Dobson is concerned that these popular animated personalities are being exploited by an organization that's determined to promote the acceptance of homosexuality among our

my son

2005-01-21T01:29:00.000-05:00

I've hesitated to write about Hammy (not his real name), because frankly I doubted that I could do him justice. My son is so many things, that it's hard to even begin to describe him. He is pure, uncomplicated, unsullied and unadulterated joy. He's more intelligent than I ever imagined he'd be. His kisses are only slightly sweeter than his bear hugs, and he's affectionate with just about

the domain is mine!!!

2005-01-20T21:33:00.000-05:00

http://www.sagaciously.net So, what would you like to see there...? Your ideas, comments, designs, storyboards, illustrations, donations are welcomed, encouraged, solicited..etc...etc... ...and um, yeah - just when u thought my posts weren't already sparse enough, I bite off even more than I can chew...

the 101 list update

2005-01-20T21:10:00.000-05:00

Yeah...yeah...yeah. I said monthly, but I figured if I waited that long, y'all would lose interest. Hell, I almost did. So, the original 101 tasks list & explanation is here. I'm just hitting the highlights: #19. workout some kind of visitation schedule with Hammy's sperm donor. <- this is not going well. I opened the door, and not only is he not walking in, but his sorry a$$ asked me

MB & my "A" Game

2005-01-20T20:11:00.000-05:00

So, I know I've been kind of MIA lately. School restarted, and I have A's on my mind. Let me preface this by saying, I know I'm intelligent. I know I have developed decent study habits, and I know I have the capacity to truly excel in not just grad school, but Business School, and even Business School at a Nationally Ranked University. However (you knew this was coming) - the path my

weekend update 1/17/05

2005-01-16T21:17:00.000-05:00

the weekend update: you're getting it early, 'cause I'se tired... Bakers Dozen c/o KB via ej. spent 4+ hours stuck in Atlanta traffic. I could've driven to Florida instead... crashed and got 12+ hours of sleep... got my hair braided. why is it that stylists can't braid, and braiders cannot style? picked up some gear & accesories, and put the twinz on display for... Queen Mia's Birthday party!

task#19 - the sperm donor jawn

2005-01-14T15:48:00.000-05:00

the sperm donor is FL, and his chronicles are here, as well as here, and also here. And this is how we got to where we are now. So, December 30th 2004 - I ain't studying his a$$. F&ck 'im - I gotta keep it moving. Then folks inspire me with their 101, and I gotta fill up all those tasks...If you don't know what this is, take a look. The thing is - that list is organic, and has a life of

how to lose visitation...

2005-01-13T21:49:00.000-05:00

so, I've been furiously working on #19, and I've made some progress. But before I can update you on how I'm managing to get the sperm donor to see his son, I have to tell you real quick how he came to not seeing his son. And if you're not familiar with what a piece of work this dude is, you can read all about the sperm donor's exploit's right here. Now I don't want to paint a

zen and Q, the Art of Work

2005-01-10T21:35:00.000-05:00

I'm prepping for the move, so I'm cleaning - and I came across some pins that I earned at work. One year of service, Employee of the Month, Company anniversary, that sort of thing. I typically acknowlege all of these with the same thought: "hmph...they could've saved some scratch, and given us all bigger raises...". So last week, my old project manager (who can barely purse his lips together

weekend update - 1/10/05

2005-01-10T15:29:00.000-05:00

Courtesy of Bakers Dozen c/o KB via ej. ...in no particular order... I met the Artist, Redux. Intelligent, funny, sexy, etc..etc. which forced me to... redo the List - still 101, but there's been a slight change I'm workin out y'all - and I'm hating the treadmill, recumbent bike AND the sidewalk I'm eating healthy y'all - and I have the heartburn & gas to prove it 8+ glasses/day = one pissy

the list, revisited

2005-01-09T10:26:00.000-05:00

okokok, so I was bitter and pissy, and this one was more than a little unrealistic: 9. take a 365-day break from dating as, EJ so casually yet accurately pointed out to me "yeah, when you stop looking, that's normally when people come out of the woodwork...". So, along with having some remarkable conversations with The Artist II(the remix), I went on another date with the Computer Geek. A

steppin out on faith...

2005-01-07T09:33:00.000-05:00

So, I found the house I want, and I'm working with a lender to secure the financing. I terminated my lease today (ends 2/28/05), and I'm working on a backup habitation plan just in case this whole thing doesn't work the way I planned. I'm terrified. Period. Someone send me a virtual hug & tell me it's gonna be alright, y'all heard? I sorely need it. ...I always hated that stupid phrase...

why I love black men...

2005-01-06T11:19:00.000-05:00

So, of course since I decided to give up dating, guys are crawling out of the woodwork (allegedly), to get at me. I'm sticking to my guns. But in case you're wondering why I'm giving up not just the nookie, but the dates as well, here's your answer. I love black men. I've said this before, but I'll say it again. Love them. Love the way they talk, the way they walk, they way they smell, the

vacation update

2005-01-03T22:15:00.000-05:00

the weekend vacation update: yes, I've been too lazy to post, so you get a consolidated 2 fer this week ;-) Bakers Dozen c/o KB via ej. more househunting, found the dreamhouse, and my budget left me wanting. Maybe next time. X-MAS: cooked too much, ate too much, slept too little. Family good cheer abounded. met 3 "good catches" (their words) online, who (being the gentlemen that they were)

the last 4 a$$holes of 2004

2005-01-03T20:30:00.000-05:00

Ah, we never tire of dating drama, and online dating services seem to have an ample supply of it. Without further ado: A$$hole Number 1 - The Pic Stealer:: found on Yahoo, after I perused his profile, "I'd describe myself as simple, but elegant; soft-spoken, but out-spoken; direct, but romantic; gregarious, but discerning; selectively eloquent; blah...blah...blah", I decided to look at his pics