Friday, September 17, 2004
T.G.I.F.
It's been one of those weeks you don't want to repeat because so many stupid, annoying things happened. At least it's behind me now. Forward and onward....
I got the translation mentioned in the previous post. The most unusual phrase I had to translate would probably be "fusion seafood."
I submitted a project proposal for a story-plus-critical article in a book collection. I hope to hear about that soon. Whatever the decision, the story part of the project, at least, will be written. I believe I may have another venue for it if this person decides she doesn't want it.
I've been working on a family history project - something to take to the get-together in Chicagoland that my side of the family is having with my dad's sister's side of the family at the end of the month. We're celebrating the milestone 65th birthday of my dad and his twin sister. While I was home in August, I grabbed a number of old photos, so I've been scanning those and working with one of my brothers to create a PowerPoint presentation. That's been fun, actually. And there's something reassuring about the photos... I'm not sure how to explain it. I was just struck by the fact that the largest envelope of photos, once I'd broken the whole mess into categories, was of those that include my dad with the three of us. Sure, part of that comes from the fact that Mom always played photographer. But it's also a testament to how Dad was always there for us. That's just - well, pretty cool.
The Lotus World Music Festival (see earlier post) is this weekend. I'll let you know how the Whirling Dervishes are!
I got the translation mentioned in the previous post. The most unusual phrase I had to translate would probably be "fusion seafood."
I submitted a project proposal for a story-plus-critical article in a book collection. I hope to hear about that soon. Whatever the decision, the story part of the project, at least, will be written. I believe I may have another venue for it if this person decides she doesn't want it.
I've been working on a family history project - something to take to the get-together in Chicagoland that my side of the family is having with my dad's sister's side of the family at the end of the month. We're celebrating the milestone 65th birthday of my dad and his twin sister. While I was home in August, I grabbed a number of old photos, so I've been scanning those and working with one of my brothers to create a PowerPoint presentation. That's been fun, actually. And there's something reassuring about the photos... I'm not sure how to explain it. I was just struck by the fact that the largest envelope of photos, once I'd broken the whole mess into categories, was of those that include my dad with the three of us. Sure, part of that comes from the fact that Mom always played photographer. But it's also a testament to how Dad was always there for us. That's just - well, pretty cool.
The Lotus World Music Festival (see earlier post) is this weekend. I'll let you know how the Whirling Dervishes are!
