Rest in peace Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

(February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011)

I Found A Job

After close to two years and close to three hundred applications, I have landed a job. The Iowa Department of Transportation has hired me as a Design Technician Specialist in their Photogrammetry Section in Ames. I am thrilled to be able to continue in my chosen field and the location puts me closer to my family and friends in Nebraska. I have friends and relatives in Iowa as well. I'm looking forward to working for the public again as I once worked for the Nebraska Department of Roads. So I must bid a heartfelt goodbye to my friends and family in the state of Washington, but I'll be in touch through the wonderfully powerful social media. And to you in the Midwest, look out, I'm heading your way!

I can still dream

While having my Monte Carlo maintenanced, I was waiting in the dealer's showroom and saw the newest Camaro. My brother thinks I'm crazy to want one with all the problems our economy is having. All I think is it's great to have a dream to reach for. I can think of no other reason to go back to work, other than obtaining food and shelter.

The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro

Men on the moon

Rest in peace Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis

(June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010)

Rest in peace Gloria Stuart

Gloria Stuart

(July 4, 1910 – September 26, 2010)

Some good news

I found out I'm eligible for Washington State extended unemployment benefits (EB). This buys me three more months, then I become a "99er"... no longer capable of collecting state or federal insurance benefits. It is still a day-to-day search for someone who will hire me. The state's worksource website lists 18,953 jobs in Washington. I have no problem finding appropriate work and I apply to them with very little feedback. I'm trying to stay in the Northwest, but I'd like to stay in my field, so I'll relocate for the right job.
Meanwhile I keep interested in my endeavors by reading (Stephen Hawking "The Grand Design"), listening to music (Neil Young "Le Noise"), and playing guitar. And watching a lot of tv.

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