where has time gone?  I think it got bunched up this morning.  now, i hope to post this before 5.

some random thoughts that been part of my day:

--one of the best benefits of my job is being able to chill out on a bench in a pond/shaded area and maybe even nap during lunch.  I somehow even managed to doze or at least tune out the landscapers today.  There were maybe 6 of them, laughing and talking loudly, while I read my book.  Then I started dozing off, or at least thinking about something or other, and the next thing I know, it's quiet, except for my phone buzzing a reminder to head to book club tonight.  I sat up and smiled and waved at them, and then read for a bit longer.  It is seriously one of my favorite parts of the day.  I want to enjoy it, because at some point, it will be cold, and may not be a (preferible) option.

--some co-workers were having what they termed: "connotation problems" with someone on the phone

--with last one: this particular co-worker also hung up the phone in anger.  I've done that before.  something I first did in college, almost 4 years ago.  maybe I'll address this one more tomorrow.  is there a good time to hang up?  what does it say about communication styles?  is it passing the buck? or more/less than that?

Later, all