On a lighter note...
Greetings, All.
I am beginning to suspect that my recently posted personal compliments about my staff members was something of a red flag that provoked the running of the bulls. While I did say they are intelligent and have commendable ideas to offer, I seemed to have provoked both covert and overt attacks upon myself. They have literally banded together (with my ever faithful assistant, Kaithlin, as their leader) and charged me at every turn and opportunity. As if that is not enough to give me massive indigestion, certain of them have gotten so bold as to take it upon themselves to 'enlighten' me to the fact that they consider me stubborn. Imagine that.
Ah, youth. I admit to being stubborn, even bull-headed on the occasion. And I will even confess that I am one to crack the whip if I feel it is deserved. But I am not and will not admit to being a short sighted slave master. Humph, the very idea... You might be wondering what got me in this fine fashion this morning. Were it not for my even disposition (I hear the snickering out there in the main office, children) I would take back all that I said and be done with this mutiny aboard the starship. However, being as I do possess an even disposition (when I am allowed to) I will not retreat into my inner sanctum to sulk and lock the door against my little team of tyrants (I should make them walk the plank, en masse). Rather, I will explain to you what they are getting up to.
It has to do with the meetings we have had to plan our itinerary (groan, shudder, pass the tums) for the new year. I have to admit that other than the recent game played at this site, things done here are of a most serious nature. I have heard little off-hand remarks like 'lighten up' and 'open your eyes and meet and greet the new millennium', calculated to get under my skin and force me to take note. The latter I have done (been forced to do, actually) but the lightening up business eludes me still, at the moment. Hang with me here (patience is a virtue) and I will get round to enlightening you as to what this ridiculous business is all about.
While I am an early riser, I am also a creature of habit who requires some time to myself before I ease into the business of the day. And one of my habits is to have, at the very least, a rough draft of what I plan to speak about before me. I have not had the luxury of time to myself, nor do I have a rough draft this morning; thus I am sitting at this hideous keyboard, talking off the top of my head while my fingers refuse to cooperate with my brain. Aye, and I am sulking so (as Kaithlin loves to say) sue me (kidding). I may just strangle Kaithlin before the day is out (now sounds good) but the little princess has gone into hiding (I know where you are, princess) in the stock room.
Folks there is no real upset here. My hardworking crew just wants to have a spot of fun every now and again. I do take their wants and needs, seriously, and I know they are well aware that we have precious little time for fun and games. Be that as it may, I have done some thinking on the matter and I am inclined to agree with them. Life is too short to plow through it wearing blinders and missing the bright spots along the way. So, without lessening the value of what this blog site is intended for, I see no reason why we cannot make the effort to do some fun things here as well. Mayhap in the content of this post you have recognized a part of my nature I forget I possess, because I bury myself do deeply in things of a serious nature. I am able to tease and joke around, even possess a little wit; dry, though it may be.
So without further ado, do not be surprised to log on and discover funny little witticisms, remarks, and the like peppered (only a light sprinkling, mind you) amidst the seriousness. Too, I think it will surprise you when you discover that some of our honored guests are breathing a sigh of relief and are looking forward to relaxing and adding a bit of their own humor (Aye, I admit I have also given them the impression of all work and no play). I feel it necessary to warn you that some of recent guests who showed nothing of any humorous side will shock you right down to your toes, so be prepared! Just for the record, our Ancient Vampyre, Garth, believes himself a flippin' comedian. Ponder, and Blessed May You Be, Dream Teller
I am beginning to suspect that my recently posted personal compliments about my staff members was something of a red flag that provoked the running of the bulls. While I did say they are intelligent and have commendable ideas to offer, I seemed to have provoked both covert and overt attacks upon myself. They have literally banded together (with my ever faithful assistant, Kaithlin, as their leader) and charged me at every turn and opportunity. As if that is not enough to give me massive indigestion, certain of them have gotten so bold as to take it upon themselves to 'enlighten' me to the fact that they consider me stubborn. Imagine that.
Ah, youth. I admit to being stubborn, even bull-headed on the occasion. And I will even confess that I am one to crack the whip if I feel it is deserved. But I am not and will not admit to being a short sighted slave master. Humph, the very idea... You might be wondering what got me in this fine fashion this morning. Were it not for my even disposition (I hear the snickering out there in the main office, children) I would take back all that I said and be done with this mutiny aboard the starship. However, being as I do possess an even disposition (when I am allowed to) I will not retreat into my inner sanctum to sulk and lock the door against my little team of tyrants (I should make them walk the plank, en masse). Rather, I will explain to you what they are getting up to.
It has to do with the meetings we have had to plan our itinerary (groan, shudder, pass the tums) for the new year. I have to admit that other than the recent game played at this site, things done here are of a most serious nature. I have heard little off-hand remarks like 'lighten up' and 'open your eyes and meet and greet the new millennium', calculated to get under my skin and force me to take note. The latter I have done (been forced to do, actually) but the lightening up business eludes me still, at the moment. Hang with me here (patience is a virtue) and I will get round to enlightening you as to what this ridiculous business is all about.
While I am an early riser, I am also a creature of habit who requires some time to myself before I ease into the business of the day. And one of my habits is to have, at the very least, a rough draft of what I plan to speak about before me. I have not had the luxury of time to myself, nor do I have a rough draft this morning; thus I am sitting at this hideous keyboard, talking off the top of my head while my fingers refuse to cooperate with my brain. Aye, and I am sulking so (as Kaithlin loves to say) sue me (kidding). I may just strangle Kaithlin before the day is out (now sounds good) but the little princess has gone into hiding (I know where you are, princess) in the stock room.
Folks there is no real upset here. My hardworking crew just wants to have a spot of fun every now and again. I do take their wants and needs, seriously, and I know they are well aware that we have precious little time for fun and games. Be that as it may, I have done some thinking on the matter and I am inclined to agree with them. Life is too short to plow through it wearing blinders and missing the bright spots along the way. So, without lessening the value of what this blog site is intended for, I see no reason why we cannot make the effort to do some fun things here as well. Mayhap in the content of this post you have recognized a part of my nature I forget I possess, because I bury myself do deeply in things of a serious nature. I am able to tease and joke around, even possess a little wit; dry, though it may be.
So without further ado, do not be surprised to log on and discover funny little witticisms, remarks, and the like peppered (only a light sprinkling, mind you) amidst the seriousness. Too, I think it will surprise you when you discover that some of our honored guests are breathing a sigh of relief and are looking forward to relaxing and adding a bit of their own humor (Aye, I admit I have also given them the impression of all work and no play). I feel it necessary to warn you that some of recent guests who showed nothing of any humorous side will shock you right down to your toes, so be prepared! Just for the record, our Ancient Vampyre, Garth, believes himself a flippin' comedian. Ponder, and Blessed May You Be, Dream Teller
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