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Post by codystarbuck on Sept 24, 2020 23:37:29 GMT -5
Meanwhile... here's my cats Gabe n Momo in front of some of my book shelves Human, where are the Cat-Man and Catwoman collections? We see no Garfield or Get Fuzzy! Correct this or we sharpen out claws, one omnibus at a time! Now bring treats to our corrugated palace!
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Post by Icctrombone on Sept 25, 2020 4:33:26 GMT -5
I guess sometimes it feels 'right' to burn bridges, or close a door permanently (hopefully to better open another one). I'm definitely clinging a bit to the old maxim that it's 'always darkest before the dawn' lately myself. Remind me not to listen to too much Joy Division the next while though...I was taught to never leave/quit a job until or unless you already have another lined up to move into. Tossed that idea out when my Hospital turned totally corporate about $ in their pocket while turning their back on staff and patient care turned into not patient caring. Is it scary and dark to be unemployed and seeking work during Covid in 2020? Hell yes, but my soul, sanity and health hasn't felt this good in the last 5 years! I'm so happy to hear this. Working in a toxic environment is hell. Any leads on jobs?
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Post by brutalis on Sept 25, 2020 9:18:04 GMT -5
I was taught to never leave/quit a job until or unless you already have another lined up to move into. Tossed that idea out when my Hospital turned totally corporate about $ in their pocket while turning their back on staff and patient care turned into not patient caring. Is it scary and dark to be unemployed and seeking work during Covid in 2020? Hell yes, but my soul, sanity and health hasn't felt this good in the last 5 years! I'm so happy to hear this. Working in a toxic environment is hell. Any leads on jobs? Nothing really happening as NO interviews, just lots of notices of reviews of my resume after I've applied. Several blind offers/calls from out of state recruiters who have no clue. They offer me jobs in a city 3 hours away or 2 actually offer me with Banner (company I resigned from) that shows me recruiters don't truly read the resumes or care about people. Just a game of numbers for many. Slow frustrating process...
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Post by impulse on Sept 25, 2020 10:00:51 GMT -5
Yeah, to steal a quote, bourbon is the glue holding 2020 together, though without getting explicitly political, I am switching to something else as I do not want to support Kentucky. Suffice to say its current elected leadership is incompatible with my values.
Anyone know of any non-southern states that make a good sweet American whiskey?
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Sept 25, 2020 10:58:47 GMT -5
Yeah, to steal a quote, bourbon is the glue holding 2020 together, though without getting explicitly political, I am switching to something else as I do not want to support Kentucky. Suffice to say its current elected leadership is incompatible with my values. Anyone know of any non-southern states that make a good sweet American whiskey? For me it's gin with the occasional beer (trying to cut back on carbs). I think they are technically whiskies but I recently bought Rittenhouse and Knob Creek as suggested to me from someone elsewhere on the internet that is a whiskey aficionado. But I have no idea where they are brewed. I've tried the Rittenhouse in a hot toddy and it was good. Haven't tried the Knob Creek yet. I am not big on whiskey much and a hot toddy is pretty much my preferred way to drink whiskey or bourbon. I'd be interested to hear if there is some brewed elsewhere as I think every whiskey or bourbon I've tried has probably been made south of the mason-dixie line.
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Post by impulse on Sept 25, 2020 11:08:46 GMT -5
Yeah, to steal a quote, bourbon is the glue holding 2020 together, though without getting explicitly political, I am switching to something else as I do not want to support Kentucky. Suffice to say its current elected leadership is incompatible with my values. Anyone know of any non-southern states that make a good sweet American whiskey? For me it's gin with the occasional beer (trying to cut back on carbs). I think they are technically whiskies but I recently bought Rittenhouse and Knob Creek as suggested to me from someone elsewhere on the internet that is a whiskey aficionado. But I have no idea where they are brewed. I've tried the Rittenhouse in a hot toddy and it was good. Haven't tried the Knob Creek yet. I am not big on whiskey much and a hot toddy is pretty much my preferred way to drink whiskey or bourbon. I'd be interested to hear if there is some brewed elsewhere as I think every whiskey or bourbon I've tried has probably been made south of the mason-dixie line. I found a bourbon made in Washington state that is aged in port casks. Sounds interesting enough, so I placed an order. Our big box booze store does curbside pickup which is amazing. I will share thoughts after I try it. If anyone is interested, it is Woodinville Straight Bourbon Port Cask.
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Post by brutalis on Sept 25, 2020 19:32:31 GMT -5
Without putting the cart before the horse and being too excited, I finally spoke with my recruiter this afternoon and have an initial phone interview scheduled for next Wednesday September 30th at 10am. It's for an Administrative Assistant role with State of Arizona Department of Economic Security working with AHHCCS referrals/contracts.
Full time 40 hrs a week, Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm for a 6 month contract with the possibility of hire to permanent after the 6 months. Research shows this seems to be the regular hiring standard for most State positions. Guess it's more feasible and financially effective in having staffing services perform more of the leg work in the start in processing through all those applicants. If a poor fit occurs, easier to say bye bye at the end of a contract and replace.
Going to pray and hope for the best without stressing or working myself into a frenzy. I shall keep my CCF "family" informed and updated as things progress. Meanwhile it's time to cross my toes and fingers...
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Sept 25, 2020 20:38:25 GMT -5
Best of luck brutalis. I’ve been in that situation. It’s no fun.
Also while helping my wife cook I asked Alexia to play Kashmir by Pink Floyd. This will be my last glass of gin. 😬
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Post by Cei-U! on Sept 25, 2020 21:07:21 GMT -5
You know, it just occurred to me while posting in another thread that I don't really demonstrate how much I know about film history here at CCF. I minored in Film Studies at the University of Washington, studying under Richard Jameson, later the editor of Film Comment. I guess I feel a bit reluctant to spot off on the subject, since I already worry about coming across as a know-it-all when it comes to comics (and as with comics, my in-depth knowledge of the medium's history comes to a screeching halt somewhere in the 1990s).
Cei-U! I summon the secret cinephile!
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Post by berkley on Sept 26, 2020 0:21:23 GMT -5
You know, it just occurred to me while posting in another thread that I don't really demonstrate how much I know about film history here at CCF. I minored in Film Studies at the University of Washington, studying under Richard Jameson, later the editor of Film Comment. I guess I feel a bit reluctant to spot off on the subject, since I already worry about coming across as a know-it-all when it comes to comics (and as with comics, my in-depth knowledge of the medium's history comes to a screeching halt somewhere in the 1990s).
Cei-U! I summon the secret cinephile!
I don't think you'll find anyone here who thinks you come across as a know-it-all, whther in comics or in anything else. I want to learn stuff so let's get going with the film history!
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Sept 26, 2020 9:21:00 GMT -5
I agree with berkley, Cei-U, I’ve never felt you came across that way. I remember asking about Solomon Grundy and his history one time because I’d only read him in modern comics/animated movies and was amazed how different and varied of a character he’s been. Something I would have probably never known if not for you.
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Post by beccabear67 on Sept 26, 2020 14:17:31 GMT -5
I minored in Film Studies at the University of Washington, studying under Richard Jameson, later the editor of Film Comment. I guess I feel a bit reluctant to spot off on the subject, since I already worry about coming across as a know-it-all when it comes to comics (and as with comics, my in-depth knowledge of the medium's history comes to a screeching halt somewhere in the 1990s). I only majored in Cinema Books (shop in Seattle's U district, once near The Neptune), and also Scarecrow Video. I mostly bugged the lady at Cinema Books for silent stars biographies and non-fiction about early animation. There were some good back issue magazines though too. I love to learn, it's never a competition.
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Post by Batflunkie on Sept 26, 2020 15:38:02 GMT -5
I love to learn, it's never a competition. I'm the same way. Nothing is every considered "useless knowledge" for me
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Post by brutalis on Sept 26, 2020 16:17:01 GMT -5
Learning is life. I love finding out new bits of knowledge from any source. There is that knowledge/information which is most pertinent in daily pursuits for work and living. Then there is everything else. Who amongst us doesn't have trivial bits of information that pops up into every day use that turns out to be valuable? Other times it may not mean anything at all. But ALL knowledge has its uses and purposes, even it is merely used to deliver a smile or at it's to save a life. I hope to continue my learning until my last moments...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2020 16:21:37 GMT -5
as goes the Supreme Court, so goes our Democracy.
goodbye to the right to a safe, legal abortion, and I fully expect attempts (and likely success) in nullifying my marriage).
a-hole not only didn't honor RBG's final wishes - he didn't even wait until she was buried.
disgusting.
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