I worked from home unexpectedly yesterday, so I could take my dog to the vet. As a result, I didn’t have a work notebook to take with me to a seminar today. So I found an old reporter’s notebook that had not been completely filled up. It was the notebook they gave me when IContinue reading “Career notes”
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Information Officer
When you hear that 80 percent of Americans say the economy is a significant source of stress, don’t you think the other 20 percent must be in serious denial? Of those surveyed, only 48 percent report being depressed or sad? I’m depressed about the economy, and in particular the decline of The Newspaper, even thoughContinue reading “Information Officer”
Is this line secure?
Back in the day, paper records were considered to be the reliable, permanent thing, right? I’m sure there was a time when sending someone an email felt riskier than sending it in the regular mail…or even sending a fax. If they have the paper in hand, I know they’ve got it. This email thing? IContinue reading “Is this line secure?”
A typical work day
I pack a lunch, spray on sunblock and strap on my new sandals for today’s canoe ride. Oh, except we’re not taking a canoe to the river destination anymore, we’re driving there. So I leave my backpack in the car, along with my hat and sunglasses, since those interfere with picture-taking anyway. I almost leaveContinue reading “A typical work day”
They sure aren’t Manolos
I can’t believe it. Five and a half years in the Northwest, more than a year and a half at this job, and once again, I found myself without the proper footwear. At least I had time to acquire it. On the phone yesterday, planning for a canoe excursion tomorrow, I was told I shouldContinue reading “They sure aren’t Manolos”
Just about right
The last few days, I’ve been relating a little too much to the subject of the report I’ve been editing: Many salmon populations are severely depressed. I thought Omega 3’s were supposed to be good for that. Today, I worked through my little to-do list, and was just thinking to myself that I’d run outContinue reading “Just about right”
Let’s just call it a bad day
I’m feeling rather frustrated and useless today. Could be because the day started with our being attacked by a dog. (Read about that here.) Or because a site visit went awry when I arrived and there was no one there but a boxer (the canine kind). That part wasn’t actually so bad, because it amusedContinue reading “Let’s just call it a bad day”
Ebb
Rob thinks I’m going to get fired. Pssh. Impossible. I work very hard when there’s work to be done. I spent eight-plus recent workdays engrossed in InDesign, making our magazine perfect. Everyone’s very happy with it. Unfortunately, now that it’s done, there’s not much other work to do, so I’ve slipped into slacker mode, spendingContinue reading “Ebb”
IM gaffe
Imagine you’re my coworker, corresponding with me on our newly downloaded instant message application. We’re firing messages back and forth while I copy edit the newsletter. After a few moments of radio silence, the following pops up from me in your instant message window: We bury our dog poopin a little doggie composter. I can’tContinue reading “IM gaffe”
Business trip
Really, there’s no reason why all hotels don’t have wifi. Here I am, in a spacious suite, by myself, in a one-stoplight town, on business. Four of my coworkers and my boss are in similar suites in same hotel. The sixth person in our department is in her own home, five minutes away. We’re callingContinue reading “Business trip”
Kari Neumeyer 