So here is the (new job) scoop: My recruiter at the contract agency called around noon today, saying I got the (contract-to-hire) job at Thrivent Financial. Yea! Of course there was a sticking point, which we then worked out without further issue. She then called back (a couple of hours later) letting me know the start date is 8/15. When I was first contacted about this position), the job was … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2, 2016
Parmesan Cheese
August 2, 2016 By
Went to the grocery store last night. Picked up a few pasta items (ravioli, lasagna, and tortellini), and some pasta sauce. Knew I needed some Parmesan cheese. Got some salad. Got a loaf of Italian (French?) bread. Got feta and blue cheese crumbs (for the salads) Forgot the Parmesan cheese. Argh. I.cannot.live.without.my.parmesan.cheese. (i didn't forget my Hersey chocolate bars though!) … [Read more...]
World Music
August 2, 2016 By
Well, I can tell this is going to be a very good day. I just shared a post of Asian (Chinese Lute) music and now here is a wonderful music video of toe-tapping Hispanic music. I have to admit, I liked this a bit better, because the video aspect captured my visual interest (in addition to the music itself). I love World Music! Thanks goes to Carlos Arturo Castellanos for … [Read more...]
Asian Music
August 2, 2016 By
Initially I was going to pass by this and not listen to it. But, I then remembered I love the group called "Twelve Girls Band" (having a few of their CDs), and so decided to give this a listen. Wow - she is amazing. Give it a listen if you have a couple of free mins. Thanks goes to Norm Witt for sharing. The World's Premiere Chinese Lute Virtuoso Plucks Out A Fiercely Impressive Tune … [Read more...]
