Huh...

So, today was a weird day. Good, busy-but weird.

The last few days at work have been too slow. By the time I get a fairly decent amount of work, it's time to go home, and the day feels long and dull. Today, though, there was a steady stream of work-too much, really- plus projects, issues and follow ups to do. Why is it that those things never hit your desk when you're looking for things to do?
Anyway, there was also a retirement party for a lady who's been with the firm for 22+ years. Wow. I can't imagine living in one town for that long as an adult, let alone working at the same place. I can't fathom it. She was a character-Norma was her name. I'd heard her speaking to others in the breakroom and wondered at her accent-I honestly thought she must be joking. It was one of those slow Southern drawls that people use when they're impersonating a really ignorant person, but she was witty and bright, so it seemed like she was faking it, or something. One of her former bosses was telling a story about how a group of very proper Englishmen were visiting our office and Norma offered them a drink. They accepted her offer for a glass of water so she followed up by asking if they'd like some ice. Sounds perfectly normal, but say 'ice' with a strong drawl, and you'll understand why the guest was perplexed as to what she was asking, and wondered if he should be a little offended. Keep in mind the typical accent around here goes something like this: if you live in Kyle, Tx. you'd say "Ah live in Kahl." You get the picture.
Then, when I was walking home, I found a whole robin's egg, a Japanese 10 yen piece, and two black vultures in my way on the sidewalk.
See why I love to walk?