Monthly Archives: August 2008

Is this for real?

Posted by Leaf on August 7, 2008 None comments

You’ve heard of the joke about bureaucracy so bogged down and confusing people get passed from one person to the next, to the next, and wind up right back where they started?  I always thought it was an exaggeration.  Of course, I’ve been passed around plenty at work but usually, a few skips and hops later, I eventually get to the right place.  Not this time.  I called a lady asking for budget information.  Let’s call her Jane.  Jane directed me to John, who directed me to Bob, who directed me to Paco.  We’re talking 4 layers here.  Layers of warm bodies who can’t get me two lousy numbers.  So I email Paco, since he was the last contact, and Paco emails me today saying, go to Jane.  *thud*  That would be the sound of my head hitting the floor.  Are you kidding me?  I think I’m going to go back to John since he makes the most money.  Somebody needs to earn their keep around here.

Just Peachy

Posted by Leaf on August 4, 2008 3 comments

One of my favorite summertime activities is going to the farm to pick peaches! The weather wasn’t too hot, 80s thereabouts.
Peaches

Just look at this peach. It’s tree ripened and very juicy.
Fuzzy Peach

See? Even the beetles think they’re yummy. They were having a feast here!
Beetles Feasting

Restaurant Hopping

Posted by Leaf on August 3, 2008 4 comments

Spent this loverly Saturday evening restaurant hopping with cousins from in and out of town. First it was Lebanese Taverna, which I thought was delicious.
Lebanese Taverna
I’d go back. I actually liked the Tabbouleh here and I’m not usually a fan of it since it’s so strong.

Then we stood around pondering the meaning of life. And we decided life is about food. So we went and had some more of that.

Oro Pomodoro for pizzas. It’s very reminiscent of 2 Amy’s downtown, only better.
Oro Pomodoro
Actually, I’m more of a fan of thick juicy pizzas. But as neopolitan style pizzas go, this was excellent.

We were stuffed by then. Oh, but wait. Ice cream. Then as per usual, rounded out the evening with cards, bluffing and trash talking, making no sense whatsoever, and junk food.