Monthly Archives: July 2001

Well, I’ll be a !@#$$!, you !@#*(#$! trackball

Posted on July 31, 2001 by Marchbanks

Watch the pointer lock up onscreen. Invent some entirely new swears. Continue reading →

Posted in Them Computin' Machines | 1 Comment

Yet another abominably hot day

Posted on July 29, 2001 by Marchbanks

August in Texas means that living has to slow down, by necessity. Continue reading →

Posted in Minutiae | Comments Off

Registered student again

Posted on July 27, 2001 by Marchbanks

For the first time in twenty-one years, I’m a college student. Continue reading →

Posted in Education | Comments Off

So much for that vain hope

Posted on July 26, 2001 by Marchbanks

I received a “Dear John” email from UT General Libraries about the support specialist position. Dammit, this was a job I wanted. Continue reading →

Posted in Jobless, Work (WORK!!?!??!) | 1 Comment

Notes While Fighting a Friendly Fly

Posted on July 22, 2001 by Marchbanks

I can’t help but feel complimented and honored whenever she says that to me; that kind of remark has been fairly scarce during my life. Continue reading →

Posted in Poly, Relationships | Comments Off

Car frustrations

Posted on July 20, 2001 by Marchbanks

We decided to take a flyer on the problem being in the relay, since that required $20 worth of parts and no labor instead of more than $500 worth of parts and several hours’ labor. Continue reading →

Posted in Cars | Comments Off