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First Time Homebuyer Hell: The Closing?
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First Time Homebuyer Hell. One middle-aged woman's quest. Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Today is The Day! The Day I sign the ‘docs’ for the ‘closing’. Of course, I thought this 5 days ago, too. Everyone had assured me that the ‘docs’ were ready to sign. Or ready to go. Or on their way. Hell no. The ‘docs’ never made an appearance. They were waylaid somewhere enroute. 8220;They don’t do their part? 8221; I interrupt, joking but not. Who the hell is ‘they’ anyway? What the hell are the ‘docs’? No, not yet. I lau...
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A Flaw in the Motor: Union Steward (part four)
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A Flaw in the Motor. Satirical noir, poetry, book notes. Friday, April 29, 2011. Union Steward (part four). We moved beyond the confessional phase and into something sloppier. He agreed to try things my way, to let the union pull him out of the fire. They’d done it for me. I trusted them. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Union Steward (part five). Union Steward (part four). Union Steward (part three). Union Steward (part two). Union Steward (part one). View my complete profile.
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A Flaw in the Motor: June 2010
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A Flaw in the Motor. Satirical noir, poetry, book notes. Friday, June 18, 2010. At last, gush after gush of clotted red gore, as if it had been the purple lees of red wine, shot into the frighted air; and falling back again, ran dripping down his motionless flanks into the sea. His heart had burst! The pursuit of whales is always under great and extraordinary difficulties. Friday, June 11, 2010. The wine dark (and edgy) sea. Am trying to understand why this is true—and why it’s esp. true ...It’s ov...
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A Flaw in the Motor: May 2011
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A Flaw in the Motor. Satirical noir, poetry, book notes. Monday, May 2, 2011. 8221; I decided in a second that I’d had it with the airlines. I must have been mad at Ernie but that’s not what I remember most—I remember feeling relief, and a funny kind of pride. I’d been blacklisted. A real revolutionary! I decided to drop out of school and travel until the money ran out. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.
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A Flaw in the Motor: Union Steward (part five)
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A Flaw in the Motor. Satirical noir, poetry, book notes. Saturday, April 30, 2011. Union Steward (part five). The airlines seemed intent on firing my co-worker. We met with Ernie and the lawyer at a Marriot in Century City. Went over strategy—that the clocking in rule was a form of intimidation and that employees tried in good faith to show up on time. I was to argue the case but Ernie and the lawyer would be there to watch my back. Were they grooming me, or throwing me to the wolves? Union Steward (part...
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A Flaw in the Motor: October 2010
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A Flaw in the Motor. Satirical noir, poetry, book notes. Monday, October 11, 2010. Hardboiled for Hard Times. PM Press is sponsering a slew of readings around. The Bouchercon convention at the Embarcadero Hyatt. I get to read with all these great crime writers. I'll. Read a little from Incredible Double but will also. Mix in something from a new novel. Also- don't spread this around, but there's a private. Party Sunday 10/17- a chance to drink with the cream. Wednesday, October 13th, 2010:.
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A Flaw in the Motor: April 2011
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A Flaw in the Motor. Satirical noir, poetry, book notes. Saturday, April 30, 2011. Union Steward (part five). The airlines seemed intent on firing my co-worker. We met with Ernie and the lawyer at a Marriot in Century City. Went over strategy—that the clocking in rule was a form of intimidation and that employees tried in good faith to show up on time. I was to argue the case but Ernie and the lawyer would be there to watch my back. Were they grooming me, or throwing me to the wolves? We moved beyond the...
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First Time Homebuyer Hell: July 2011
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First Time Homebuyer Hell. One middle-aged woman's quest. Sunday, July 31, 2011. 8221; I call out to the spry little man at the front door. “Come on in.” I hold the screen door of the Mansion open for Stanley Kim. He nods slightly at me before stepping into the front room and surveying the scene. I follow him around from room to room. He mumbles some painter talk at me that I don’t understand, so I can’t write it down. But it’s evident. He is NOT pleased. 8220;I do it for $2700,” he announces. I watch hi...