RIP

Donald Richie

Age 88

Eminent film critic and scholar of Japanese cinema and life. I've read a lot of his work and always found it engaging, honest, and witty.

RIP

Barnaby Conrad.

When I was young, I read his books on bullfighting, an interest of mine at the time. He fought as El Nino de California. Turns out he was also secretary to Sinclair Lewis, a diplomat, and then wound up with an upscale saloon in San Francisco. Interesting guy.

Another Job Lost

Last Monday, I was one of five chosen to be interviewed for a part-time payroll/benefits admin job. It paid well and had excellent benefits. I thought the interview went very well, but yesterday I got notice they had chosen someone else.

Drat. Damn, even. Maybe even Shit! I really wanted that job -- it would have suited me perfectly.

Ah well.

Good thing I'm not a depressive personality 'cause the amount of rejection I've handled in the last two years would have put me into a "slough of despond."

I'll just try again.

Cool Russian RV

Is this not cool? Found on a Russian site with lots of other vehicles. Can't tell whether this is a model or full-size, but it's an interesting take on an RV/Camper. The guy's full website is at:

solifdesign.blogspot.com

Enjoy!