Sorry about the lack of activity here lately — we’re moving into new offices at work (which also entails me becoming a laborer for company, doing painting and other remodeling work) , and my workstation hasn’t been up for about four days, and we’re busy helping the local gym get ready for a climbing comp. So, what’s news, what’s news…..

First, I’m back in the hunt (publically now) for a new job. I’m currently conspiring to return to independent consulting, which would mean more time here at home with the family, which would be A Good Thing. It’s funny how my attitude about work has changed since Seb has come along. Before, I really sorta enjoyed working — I enjoyed being challenged, and being able to use my brain and help someone out (even if it was fairly mundane stuff). Now, it has definitely become a necessary evil. I’ve read stories by plenty of fathers saying “it’s good to be able to get out of the house and go work” but I say “phooey” to that. Right now, I’m much happier hanging out with my family. Sure, Jen and I find time to do our thing (she’s at the gym right now), but why would I want to spend 40 hours a week away from family?

Well, there is the whole “no work, no mon-ay” thing, but remember, work is a result of the Fall. But why shouldn’t I try to do what I can to work primarily from home? Plenty of folks do it. Sure it’s a bit scary if the work suddenly dries up, but that’s why God created savings accounts.

So that’s that. Anybody need any web/Java/Perl work done?

Perhaps I should look into this…couldn’t be too much of a scam, eh?

Sad note: this man is currently the example of Christianity that is being broadcast on the national news. I saw his people a few months ago protesting the memorial service for Fred Rogers at the Pittsburgh Theology Seminary. As I rode by on my bike, I was so angered at what they were doing, I wanted to spit on them. Really. I didn’t, but I still they are hatemongers (which I guess, I would have been as well had I actually spit on them).

Posted on 12 November 2003