While I was working at American Textile Company I mentioned that our department, the Graphics Department, wasn’t all that close. I’m used to co-workers that, while maybe not being real close friends, at least took the time to talk, give[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In case you were curious, here’s what the walls looked like, after they ripped off the wainscoting. That mold must have been building up for years. I wonder why?
You know, you do these daily comics long enough you start to the see referenced subjects when you least expect it. Like this one. It wasn’t until I was ready to post this comic when I realized I’ve actually talked[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Even though I state, that I made sure to be at my house so that the Serv Pro guy could come in and see how the drying/disinfection is progressing, I believe, for as long as I remain out of work*,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I do feel numb. With no job. So, no paycheck. A brand new mortgage. A flooded family room. A house that I can’t move into yet. The cost of this restoration and then… god knows what (like, why is all[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There’s not much more I can add here. In my career I’ve been part of company-wide layoffs, with company’s failing, looking to cut the workforce and with a company that was sold. They hurt, but not like this. In my[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m not infallible. I don’t know all there is to know about design or everything that works for logos and packaging for consumer product. But I’ve been a professional at this for over three decades, so I must know something.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’m torn between so two depressing thoughts. On the one hand, knowing I have to go back to work at a place where I feel uncomfortable, miserable and ill treated. Knowing that whatever I do, whatever design or drawing I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
There’s not much more I can add to the (possible?) flood damage. This room is so densely packed that I can’t get to the boxes in the back. I’l have to start slowly moving things around to get there, though[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
That’s it! Three full days, over 6 separate loads of furniture, boxes, etc… and two cleaned out storage lockers. (not to mention many items from my mom’s house) I’m very grateful for the help from my family since I’d never[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…