Category Archives: Work

Farewell Autumn, a great person all around

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Steve

Yesterday, we all said our farewells to a great person, a wonderful friend and a fantastically brilliant co-worker. Autumn passed away earlier in last week for reasons I don’t want to discuss because when I was given the news at … Continue reading →

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I didn’t get either rotation/thingy

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Steve

Before you go “Awww…” and whatever. It’s not that big of a deal. There’s the upside, namely making all the sweet, sweet overtime I can rake in during the Holiday periods coming up in the US. The one I really … Continue reading →

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Jennifer is on vacation, I’m interviewing!

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Steve

This morning, Jennifer headed out for a somewhat annual family vacation to South Padre Island. You could say it’s her Las Vegas. Tagging along are the usual crew: her mom, her two adult children, the daughter’s boyfriend and her friend … Continue reading →

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Twenty-four years at Apple, Inc.

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Steve

Now I feel like one of those decrepit, asshole US senators I criticize because I’ve been employed at the biggest computer company (in value via stock shares, assets) for the equivalent of four terms. And I was just re-elected into … Continue reading →

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Work continues to disappoint

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Steve

The gig I landed as a rotation didn’t pan out into a permanent position even though a requisition opened up. Rather frustrating and exhausting. Three rounds and I didn’t get it. Personally, I don’t know why there were three. From … Continue reading →

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Back to my workplace yesterday was pretty good

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Steve

I’m pretty lucky since I got to volunteer for the gradual plan for the next six weeks but I dread it may be pointless as another strain hits the Northeast a handful of Moontower Comedyfest guests tested positive. I think … Continue reading →

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Good news! I’m on a temporary new role at work for a while!

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Steve

I got the great news pretty early in my workday yesterday in that I landed the temporary role with another division at my employer. I’m not going blather on about it in detail here, not because it’s top secret or something. … Continue reading →

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So begins one of my favorite, easy weeks at work!

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Steve

Not well enough to hit the gym yet. Argh! I want to get a headstart on the bloaty meal we Americans are obligated to make and consume this Thursday. I’m pushing to get my weight down to 260 and complete … Continue reading →

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Back to the Grind element of the year

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Steve

A now we bid farewell to the American Holiday Stretch which is usually from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Until next “year,” we return to our regular programming and maybe, just maybe the vaccine will bring back the true, regular … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2020 was relatively peaceful today

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Steve

Although I’m really enjoying divorced life more and more every day, one thing I miss are the combined incomes which let me take this day off, watch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse before joining up with my former spouse to … Continue reading →

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Twenty-one years with Apple today

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Steve

Rather neat that these two things (work and Easter) coincide today. I think we’re all in agreement…better circumstances are desired. Plans? None since it’s Sunday and I’m four-to-nine years off of anything Apple might do to acknowledge my tenure. Let’s … Continue reading →

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New temporary assignment at work

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Steve

Recently, I got told I would be loaned to another department to help out and it’s something I’m actually looking forward to. I can’t remember if it will last three or six months. Either way, it’s pretty exciting because it … Continue reading →

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WizWorld gels, new gym hours, new fiscal year!

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Steve

The people running WizWorld Austin were really playing it close to the chest this year. I had been checking about twice a week all Summer on who was coming and their site just kept saying bupkis. Thankfully it shored up … Continue reading →

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Another toy tribute to a Caffe employee

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Steve

Originally I wanted to make a Playmobil figure of Carlo as I’ve done for two other people at the Caffe who are very nice. The problem is that this chef wear a black outfit, not white. Besides being super difficult … Continue reading →

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Kitten rescued at work!

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Steve

With all the negative news given that we live in the Stupid Ages, it’s great to know about an ugly situation ending happily as it did for this kitten. I have nicknamed the uncommon female orange tabby Mela! It’s Italian … Continue reading →

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