Archive: February 2005

Bummer

Posted by Katja on 28 February 2005 | Permalink
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Anti-disability poster boy Clint Eastwood got four Oscars.
Just as I was getting sucked in, distribution of Tysabri was suspended (how many different emotions can a person have in 30 seconds?).
We’ll have to see what other fun stuff is in store for today.

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Watching the Oscars

Posted by Katja on 27 February 2005 | Permalink
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Is Dustin Hoffman totally stoned? Will Beyonce be able to peel that stuff off her eyelids? Will I ever get the lost hours of my life back?

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Elocution

Posted by Katja on 25 February 2005 | Permalink
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Today:
Saw an acquaintance from a distance at lunch. As he passed me, I said, “Back to work?” He stopped, looked me over carefully, and asked, “Did you just call me a dork?”
Went to the high school for the talent show. Parent-teacher conferences were yesterday. I greeted the orchestra teacher with, “I heard you had a [...]

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Walking Upright

Posted by Katja on 24 February 2005 | Permalink
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Second day using crutches at work. Wow, I’m tall! Wow, the ceilings are low.
I’m wearing walking clothes (as in, I have walking clothes and sitting clothes – walking clothes include looooong jackets and pants that are the right length).
Many coworkers telling me “Glad to see you up again”.

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