Carol Rutz's Annexe

It has been a while since I’ve posted something. I’m still alive and well, posting update at Facebook and shooting the breeze at Fark.
Part of my absence is job-hunting, looking for gigs and full-time work. Still searching, though I’ve got temp work at the end of March.
Another reason [...]

Writing my draft for my upcoming post. I’m doing well, and so is the Prediger. Meanwhile, drop me a line at Facebook.

Before anything else: Prayers are requested for various people. First off, for Haiti. I probably said enough on Twitter, when I was very disgusted at Pat Robertson’s “pact with the devil” comment. My Twitter feed does have a link to legit charities. If you really want to repudiate the Theology of [...]

I’m completing my final class for my AAS, a Security+ class. Was going to take a class on PHP, but figured that there is a huge glut of code monkeys looking for work. (Heard too much rumors about programmers getting laid off, especially in Portland.)
Got Ubuntu installed with wireless and sound [...]

Went to Fark for my news fix, and saw a list of music selections inspired by the revolution. I figure: how about a list of movies? Thanks to various TFers (and in advance, the Liters), here is our list of movies inspired by the revolution. Farkers, if you want to your recommendations, [...]

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

One of the best explanations of what’s going on in Iran is written by Fark’s “Resident Jew”, Tatsuma. He has provided a dramatis personae and a timeline of current events. Shabbos is coming up, so I hope he has a pleasant rest, for he was following the whole thing all day.
Read [...]

Am making final edits and this is a persuasive paper. Basically– CCM is light on theology, short on Scripture, long behind on trends– and how can the world can take that seriously?
“You aren’t making Christianity any better, you’re just making rock and roll worse!”– Hank Hill
And now, my first experience with CCM, [...]

I’ve just uploaded the Fort Wayne Tea Party pics to Flickr.
Some things of note:
Saw a bunch of conservatives of various types: Fair Tax proponents, Birchers, McCain fanboys, Palin admirers, the Ron Paul/Campaign for Liberty group, several Libertarians…and pretty much everyone who’s disgusted with the two party system and the taxes. [...]

I’m writing this on Ubuntu to avoid any Conficker antics. No tricks from me this year, but I do have some news for you.
The Prediger and I returned from Arizona for the season. The neighbors at the over-55 resort assisted us in “summer-proofing” our home. That involved putting out open jugs of [...]

(Yes, “vodak” is spelled as it is….just ask the guys at Fark.com.)
I’ve made my first batch of strawberry-infused vodka…and it went well. My neighbours enjoyed how the vodka picked up the essence. Here is how I made the vodka:
1) Purchase 2 lbs of strawberries and 1.75L of vodka. (You can even purchase [...]

Turned in apps and resumes for work in various places. I did find some volunteer work with the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale and Department of Public Safety. Got word via Consumerist that the laid off execs are taking entry level positions and starting all over again.
Got more to do.

No job yet, despite going to the job fair and applying at Dice and Careerbuilder.  At least it’s not as fierce as the job market in Fort Wayne.  There the jobs require 3-5 years of coding experience and other non-entry level requirements.  It’s tough all over.
I did help some neighbors with their e-mail accounts.  All [...]

Plenty of things are happening now.
Drove my car via I-40/Route 66, about 1850 miles in four days.  Glad to be with my Prediger.
Yesterday, I went to a job fair in Glendale.  I arrived 2 hours early to queue up and when it opened, the line snaked around the stadium. Later, I found out that about [...]

I mentioned about that lady in the Loud n Clear commercial. One of the commercials had the lady missed the winning number. :/ But this long version has her win the game! Her winning card appears to have a simple diagonal pattern.