Nicole's Notes

We also have multiple litter boxes. Apparently the general rule of thumb is one for each cat, plus one extra. Maybe the extra is for guests? I'm not sure. And of course, each box needs a scoop. And each box has a different type of litter, because some felines prefer one to the other. As far as I can tell, Socks is made entirely of poop. I scooped his litter yesterday, and I swear the bag I took to the trash was heavier than he is!

I now understand how new parents feel! Speaking of which, my friends Shag and Chantal just had their second daughter last week, Fiona Cait Jones. Very sweet. I like the name Fiona.

Looks like I've officially got the week between Xmas and New Year's off to come north and hang with friends and family. Phew. I try to save up my vacation days, but this year with the time I had to take off for chemo and doctor's appointments... well, it was touch and go. Plus, I'm taking one day in November to go to the premiere of Jason's documentary at the Vintage Computer Festival.

For those who are interested, the documentary is now in pre-order and so far the response has been good. Jason got slash-dotted so our home server was being really sluggish - some insane number of hits.

Over Thanksgiving, Jason showed Mom and me this incredible origami-like clothes folding video. It's really funky! I think I've got the hang of it - the key is to reach across the shirt you're folding, and also to make sure the shirt is right side up. Very quick, once you get going. Of course, it helps if the shirt hasn't spent any time crumpled in a laundry basket! :)