Category Archives: Life

Fall.

Posted on November 1, 2026 by murphy

So I know it’s technically speaking been fall for a while, but for me, it’s the changing of the clocks that really kicks me into the seasonal mood. Ran out to pick up a Sam’s order this evening at about … Continue reading →

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Ghosts.

Posted on October 31, 2026 by murphy

So, a bit of an explanation of why this was a rough week. I live a lot in the memories of better times, and while I’ve told a lot of stories here and elsewhere, occasionally something pops up that I’d … Continue reading →

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Another miss.

Posted on October 29, 2026 by murphy

Taking the night off. Not because I didn’t write; I wrote a fair bit. Just not for public consumption. A letter to an old friend, is all. Just feeling melancholy and wanting to wrap myself in it a bit. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Confession time.

Posted on October 28, 2026 by murphy

I’m something of a prepper. Not one of those, mind you, but I grew up in the shadow of the Cold War, and the thought of having supplies ready should the proverbial shit hit the proverbial fan has always been … Continue reading →

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The saga continues.

Posted on October 27, 2026 by murphy

Man, I can’t wait until this is resolved so I can stop fuckin’ talking about it. But I got a message from the headhunter that he wanted to chat to discuss the comp issue. According to him, the discrepancy was … Continue reading →

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Well, shit.

Posted on October 26, 2026 by murphy

First off, absolutely killed the interview. Answered all the questions effortlessly; I’m kind of getting good at this. Being relaxed is such a boon in this. I’m not dying to get out of where I am, so it’s more of … Continue reading →

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Dilemma.

Posted on October 25, 2026 by murphy

So, I’m kind of caught in the middle on this job thing. The WFH and the schedule of the new one sounds great, but where I am right now is an absolute skive and I’d have a lot of free … Continue reading →

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Interview.

Posted on October 22, 2026 by murphy

So, the first interview with the actual employer went well. I hit all the notes, and they seem like they’re gung-ho to fill seats. Which could be a red flag in and of itself, of course. Got an interview with … Continue reading →

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The job thing.

Posted on October 21, 2026 by murphy

So one thing that gave me pause with this potential job offer is that it’s six months contract to hire, and unlike the contract I’m currently on, the agency doesn’t provide access benefits for those six months. I figured that … Continue reading →

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Land mines.

Posted on October 20, 2026 by murphy

So I keep putting a few things off. Not just school and work type things. When I found out Sid was gone, I immediately dug up my copy of Until the End of the World to sit down to watch … Continue reading →

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