Poking Head Above Surface to Provide Some Twittervism & Update

The day job has started to calm down a little, and I've made some progress at putting together a spreadsheet to "automate" some major compliance reporting. Most of my advances in developing that spreadsheet have occurred during after hour periods, though, so now I just have a better ability to leave work "on time". Nonetheless, a lot of random pop up "emergencies" occur and the workload still remains in the high volume area. I expect it to go down within the next few weeks to a month or so, though, then I should do fine until probably October.

I've also done good with some resolutions on spreadsheeting stuff at home. Honestly, though, I could do without spreadsheeting for at least week (though I doubt any luck will come of that wish). At some point this week, I dreamt about spreadsheeting, which probably ended up being one of my most frustrating dreams, EVER!

I still have plenty of stuff that I need to address for family and home, though, so I still have no prediction for when a good, thoughtful entry will occur. I point a lot of blame on getting stuff together for 2017 income tax filing, but I have some other stuff that needs to get addressed, too.

Until then, though, how about some Twittervism?

EVERYONE: We hate this guy. Just let him talk. It's better than trying to stop. Why did the American citizens invite him into office? Who invited him to the party? This guy sucks and ruins all the parties. *GRUMBLE GRUMBLE*

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) January 25, 2018

Even a seasoned journalist expecting "bad behavior" didn't get over the shock of repeated sexual harassment & minor assaults until she got back to get her own hotel room away from the dinner. https://t.co/xocXwvbNEz

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) January 25, 2018

So I've been thinking about hardcopies of books and cash. Many would like at least cash to go away. That would suck if the electrical grid dies or we no longer have electricity. How long can your laptop/phone/tablet last when power goes out? Why thoughts of apocalypse?

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) January 26, 2018

One of th le hardest parts of being a member of 25 secret societies are the dues. Man! Those things ate expensive. All the coffee, the bus fare, and the fees for museum trips, movies, and just stuff. But being part of them us important because it's good to have friends.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) January 26, 2018

[Example of what white people should be doing for marginalized people & what white men should be doing for marginalized people, too] How Jessica Chastain got Octavia Spencer five times the pay - CNN https://t.co/WKN2k075Zo

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) January 26, 2018

A reminder that submissions close for Disabled People Destroy Science Fiction on 15 February! https://t.co/F1e4knScn1

— Disabled Writers (@DisabledWriters) January 26, 2018

Reading for the Uncanny Magazine favorite stories' poll? Try "At Cooney’s" by Delia Sherman! @deliashermanhttps://t.co/FU9l8QkmGWhttps://t.co/Awt2gRfvuP pic.twitter.com/i4kNx6iuwd

— Uncanny Magazine (@UncannyMagazine) January 26, 2018

And don't forget, you can recommend your favorites to other @sfwa members also reading for the Nebula Awards! https://t.co/iV7WIM7lBC pic.twitter.com/ccn6j3zFLs

— Uncanny Magazine (@UncannyMagazine) January 26, 2018

[My biggest fear now is [45] going Chang from Community.]

Breaking now: Andrew McCabe steps down as deputy FBI director amid pressure - live updates - CBS News https://t.co/6gmzwdLC8I

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) January 29, 2018

[Interesting approach that helps save money.] University of Illinois Hospital recommits to providing housing to chronically homeless emergency department patients | UIC Today https://t.co/FUjgkU6StQ

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) January 30, 2018

[45]'s deal making is like Henry Ford giving consumers a color choice.

Ford: "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants as long as it's black."

[45]: Anyone can have any a deal any way they wany as long as it's my deal.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) January 31, 2018

I consider social justice as a part of civic obligation.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 1, 2018

And I mean every day & every moment. Because his opportunism convinces him that praising MLK or Frederick Douglas is not hypocritical.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 1, 2018

[Are we going to have to deal with this every year?]

Trump claims his State of the Union ratings were highest ever. Obama, Bush and Clinton had higher https://t.co/m6lQcs0oEU

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 1, 2018

REMINDER: SEND us your glorious, powerful, affecting, mind-blowing stories, poems, and essays for @UncannyMagazine's DISABLED PEOPLE DESTROY SCIENCE FICTION. Make us FEEL! Make us WEEP! Make us MARVEL at the worlds you create! Help us DESTROY ableism in science fiction!!

— Dominik Parisien (@domparisien) January 30, 2018

[Makes sense after someone says it. Concentration of capital pushes stunts income growth since little competition for labor.]

While Trump Blames Immigrants for Low Wages, An Alternative Theory Gains Traction Among Economists https://t.co/eM5JIo3d3I

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 1, 2018

[45's infrastructure plan to nowhereville.]

Trump’s new infrastructure “plan,” explained - Vox https://t.co/EunfSqGvzi

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 1, 2018

If [45], White House, GOP, et al thinks FBI is breaking law, shouldn't they sue the FBI, not release a materially compromised memo that could put law enforcement personnel, methods, & practices. Oh right, it's a weaselly political move, not really grounded in the law.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 2, 2018

Blood, one of the US's biggest exports! Somr neoliberalism via Boeing (though not labeled as such) & the importance of foreign people coming to our colleges (they actually help keep costs down). 1 of my biggest fears of [45], less foreign students. https://t.co/GJOUXQfR5I

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 2, 2018

Discussion of Pruitt's EPA, both sides. Dude has so many legal holes & as a former state attorney general, has very little understanding of Common Law & how courts play into it. What a political hack. And if you can't see his holes, other guest shows them https://t.co/dVhkDeO1xd

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 2, 2018

Edit: NFL (and conservatives): The NFL shouldn't be political. Black people, STAND! (during Black History Month)

Folks, all our actions are political. Accept it.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 2, 2018

Just read the infamous Nunes memo. It's a whole bunch of nothing sauce that we already knew. A whole bunch of huey.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 2, 2018

A pile of rocks would be a better political party than the GOP.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 2, 2018

So. . .now I'm worried the GOP will try to invade civil liberties more & gut the FBI & our intelligence apparatuses based on the specious assertions of Nunez. It just feels like they're going to try fast ones. . .how did we, as citizens, stop that?

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 2, 2018

If you are a @sfwa member nominating for the Nebulas, here is the Uncanny eligibility post! Also, *every* Uncanny 2017 eBook is free for you in the SFWA Forum! https://t.co/A5HRuTIvpx https://t.co/qhTGQ1WA0B

— Uncanny Magazine (@UncannyMagazine) February 5, 2018

[Am I the first to notice how sensitive & touchy non-political conservatives are when impinged upon, but yet they feel entitled to impinge on others, esp others' positive messages?] The Anger Over T-Mobile's Super Bowl Commercial | The Mary Sue https://t.co/jepfwrhkf3

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 5, 2018

I will not be lectured about what our military needs by a five-deferment draft dodger. https://t.co/gR3EbhGxBs

— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) January 21, 2018

[Srsly, Cadet Bone Spurs? If this isn't a sign of impotence & admiration of strongmen. . .another sign that [45] isn't fit to lead the Free World] Trump’s ‘marching orders’ to the Pentagon: Plan a grand military parade https://t.co/bM6y9j83R4

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 7, 2018

What [45] fails to understand: being President doesn't make him infallible, omnipotent, or even worthy of respect. You get respect by acting & thinking with character, respect, & humbleness.

Using the office of President to feed his vanity insults every single human being.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 7, 2018

[Hmmmm, I wonder what the impact will be on Congeess and Electoral College. Where do these people vote & get taxed? This could really skew representation?] Census officials change how deployed troops are counted https://t.co/8iuqXjBBtZ

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 8, 2018

Here's a new podcast if you need a fix of hope, Obama, and nostalgia. Only listened to the first quarter of the first episode, and it's interesting & informative, esp if you have an interest in public service, social justice, & community organizing. https://t.co/1aRIdFtn3F

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 8, 2018

Interior Secretary Zinke: A Series on Selling Out Our Wild America https://t.co/LPpXYYDcMR

— Sierra Club (@SierraClub) February 8, 2018

I'm a week behind on podcasts. It's cute how naive they sound.

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 10, 2018

How do we know the Nunes Memo is a hypocritical political move? Because Nunes & other Republicans voted to extend Bush's wireless wire tapping. Why would they extend warrantless wiretapping & argue against wiretapping with a FISA warrant? https://t.co/7rdcIbQmep

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 11, 2018

Collusion of corporations & GOP to sell the tax cuts. https://t.co/kEm72hbMcA

[Seriously, though, everyone should be listening to this podcast. Just look at how often I'm sharing episodes.]

— The_Lex (@screwjaw) February 11, 2018

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