Thursday, October 7, 2004
I dreamt last night I was part of a kickball/softball team and we had a player who wasn't very good at the games but who enjoyed holding ice from the drink cooler in his hands. First and third were loaded and our ice hand player was up to bat. Scrambled eggs, hash browns, and a croissant with Patrick for breakfast. More computer setup. A few days ago I was waiting outside of an Irving Street gift shop called Wishbone when I overheard the short conversation between two women, each walking a dog. One of the women introduced herself expressing an interest in the other woman's dog, and in the same breath as saying hello she asked the woman if she might be interested in her dog mating with the first woman's dog. I don't know if this is a common introductory question amongst dog owners, but it struck me as rather rude and bizarre. The asked woman replied politely that her dog was unfortunately neutered, gave a smile, and continued fussing with the dog's collar or something. The other woman smiled, too, said something like, "Oh, well, they would have made a nice couple" and continued on her way. Helped James with a printing problem. Updated links to the Pharm Chem website. Installed Office 2003 for Cindy. Andrea N came by to pick up her computer. I finished with Cindy's new old computer setup (for now). Tom Farrell at Sophos was especially helpful in helping me figure out a problem with my Sophos installation. Thanks, Tom! Dinner at home with Patrick: pork chops, asparagus, garlic bread. Dessert: meringue-filled cookies from Le Bon Gateau: one hazelnut and another pistachio. Watched a movie, recorded more Simpsons from broadcast TV.