Assorted random facts

[flea]

I have my annual poison ivy outbreak, in an unusually mild version, so it's annoying, but not agonizing. On the back of my right thigh, and nowhere else. Note: the only outdoor place I was during the 48 hours before the outbreak was my yard. I have seen no poison ivy in my yard. We have no outdoor pet. Boggled.

My homeowner's insurance notes "Discharge of a nuclear weapon will be deemed a warlike act even if accidental." I am covered for volcanic eruption, however. Good to know.

I have suddenly become the figurehead and policy-driver for the independent group lobbying the Looniversity for family-friendly policies. I am now trying to figure out how to get the incoming president to meet me. Yikes.

I got the call two nights ago - the project which provided the data for my dissertation wants their data back. In a way it's a relief, despite the guilt. I was happy to be able to send them very complete and detailed files - one of my end-stage procrastination techniques was compulsive organization. They thought they were getting raw data and were surprised I said I could send ArcView shapefiles. I also sent what I have written of the dissertation, which is 3 and a half chapters, perhaps 100 pages (I am terse). I hope they are impressed. Actually, I hope they say "Hey, this is great, and you're really much more than halfway done! I'll hold you hand and you can just finish this right up!" Not that I would. Or could.

Comments

[mearagrrl.livejournal.com]

Awww. Kinda sad to read about the dissertation. Also, the poison ivy.

And very scary, re "accidental nuclear weapon discharge". Eek.