tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13852173925540493122024-02-19T01:05:31.974-06:00My Fiery Little KingThoughts from a Jersey girl living in suburban Wisconsin with a husband, four cats, and one very active little boy. Grieving the loss of two babies not meant for this earth....http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.comBlogger281125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-22351356861151494612018-05-20T22:26:00.002-05:002018-05-20T22:26:55.745-05:00Proud Mom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-42434585323528669792014-05-03T02:18:00.000-05:002014-05-03T02:18:04.406-05:00Psalm 91You will not fear the terror of night,<br />
nor the arrow that flies by day,<br />
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,<br />
nor the plague that destroys at midday.<br />
Thousand may fall at your side,<br />
ten thousand at your right hand,<br />
but it will not come near you.<br />
You will only observe with your eyes<br />
and see the punishment of the wicked....http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-27439209868427231582013-12-31T00:28:00.002-06:002013-12-31T00:28:22.329-06:00More coworkers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-71449906046263658462013-11-21T09:17:00.000-06:002013-11-21T09:17:00.454-06:00Fun at the new house<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-5632482825651460252013-11-18T08:55:00.000-06:002013-11-18T08:55:31.941-06:00We've been busy!Those of you on facebook will have seen these photos already, but for the rest of you, here's a recap. Over three years ago, <a href="http://fierylittleking.blogspot.com/2010/05/ours.html" target="_blank">we bought our little slice of heaven</a>. At the end of July this year, we dug a hole. By the end of October, we had a house! There's still tons to do, but at least we are home and settled.<br />
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If you want to see all of the construction photos, you can take a look on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10201683829117628.1073741825.1236800644&type=1&l=d3f14c9267" target="_blank">facebook</a>. Thank you to everyone who helped, and please feel free to call if you're ever in the area! I don't have any acceptable form of coffee yet, but there is plenty of tea and hot chocolate to share, plus a selection of wine, beer, and cider for our friends. Give me a few hours notice and I'll feed you, too!...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-70610399533990295482013-10-16T08:56:00.000-05:002013-11-18T09:06:03.465-06:00Autumn<span style="background-color: black; color: orange; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, 'DejaVu Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">“Autumn is the eternal corrective.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: orange; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, 'DejaVu Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">It is ripeness and color and a time of maturity;</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: orange; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, 'DejaVu Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">but it is also breadth, and depth, and distance.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: orange; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, 'DejaVu Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">What man can stand with autumn on a hilltop</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: orange; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, 'DejaVu Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">and fail to see the span of his world</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: orange; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, 'DejaVu Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: center;">and the meaning of the rolling hills that reach to the far horizon?”</span><br />
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<br />...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-67005308182583629172013-07-22T20:38:00.000-05:002013-07-22T20:38:00.480-05:00Popular Science, and 600 PiecesYESTERDAY...<br />
We played at the lake with cousins. He must have played hard because even his beloved Popular Science magazine couldn't keep him awake on the drive home.<br />
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Another really cool thing about yesterday was the 45 minute conversation we had about evolution, extinction, and the Earth. He is also fascinated with "outer space" and dinosaurs and about how we become who we are. I adore these conversations and hope to have many more of them. My son is generally pretty scatterbrained, so I am always shocked when he actually remembers what I tell him - that's how I know he's really interested in something. </div>
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Neither of us felt like doing much of anything outside. Miraculously, I found the instructions to this off-brand Lego contraption, so we were finally able to put it together - all 600 pieces. This was a whole lot of fun to build with Aidan, but I seriously question the 5+ rating on the box. Sure, he's not going to choke on the pieces, but I am doubtful that there are many five year olds capable of putting this thing together on their own.<br />
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We're busy with lots of big changes, but it's been a while since I've posted an update, so this is the best I have. I'm definitely loving this new stage of Lego building, having spent a large portion of my own childhood building "theme parks" out of them (before they came with directions). </div>
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AND if you happen to be in NOLA, run over to <a href="http://datdognola.com/" target="_blank">Dat Dog</a> and have yourself one of their fabulous creations. Their Crawfish Hot Dog with Etoufee sauce was LIFE CHANGING! Awesome staff, too!...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-68743712003944841942013-06-28T00:23:00.001-05:002013-06-28T00:23:29.603-05:00Happy 5th Birthday, Aidan!<br />
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Aidan did a GREAT job at his very first set of performances at Circus Juventas, debuting as a little sailor in the Toddler program. Though he's been doing this for over 2 years, this was his first show. He totally hammed it up for the audience, and definitely had a blast. He's excited to move onto the Kinder program this summer. Below, here is a video from his very first performance. Please excuse my terrible video skills - I clearly need to improve. </div>
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And his final performance, lovingly filmed by Uncle Booke while I ran the spotlights. </div>
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While Aidan performed in the Purple Show, I ran spots for the Yellow Show and rigged the Blue Show, so I didn't really have the opportunity to take much video of the other acts, let alone watch the show. I did have tickets for the last Purple performance today, but since they needed another person on spots (and I do so love torturing kids with the over-sized flashlights), I agreed. I did manage to get a couple of videos when I wasn't spotting, moving around mats, or running the spot lights. Enjoy!</div>
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4/23/2013 - Lots of fresh snow and 30 degrees. </div>
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May 1, 2013 - Proof there is green grass under the impending snow. </div>
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Dinosaurs at the <a href="http://www.amnh.org/" target="_blank">American Museum of Natural History</a></div>
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Studying my favorite - <i>Archaeopteryx</i>!</div>
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Excited to ride "the under ground trains"</div>
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Kobe beef at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/yakiniku-west-new-york" target="_blank">Yakiniku West</a> - awesome!</div>
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Finger licking good sushi!</div>
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This was our second plate of sushi; the first was devoured long before it occurred to me to photograph its awesomeness. </div>
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Just a short walk to my favorite pastry shop from back when I lived at Union Square...<a href="http://www.venierospastry.com/" target="_blank">Venieros</a>! My roommates and I found it by accident long before we realized it was famous. </div>
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Thumb wars on the ferry into Jersey City - these boats are WAY nicer than I remember them. Heated cabin? Comfy couches? Carpet?! Wow!</div>
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The Freedom Tower gets bigger every year!</div>
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If I ever win the lottery, I'm going to just rent the penthouse at the Hilton for three months out of the year - just so I can stare at this view every night. </div>
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One very happy boy, super excited to play at the beach. Never mind that it was 50 degrees outside, or that the water was who knows how cold. Nothing was going to slow down this Wisconsin boy! I guess it helps when you normally live in a climate 30+ degrees colder....</div>
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This cat is truly my soulmate: no other living creature understands my moods and knows exactly what I need. I brought her home directly after burying my mother - a tiny, confused, 7 week old kitten with a huge set of lungs and a knack for getting into all the right sort of trouble. My companion on that long drive home, I should mention, was technically allergic to cats, but never complained and was extremely forgiving (shameless plug: need an IRS EA? <a href="http://www.buxmontaccounting.com/" target="_blank">He's your guy</a>). </div>
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I'd never raised a kitten before, and Chad (then my boyfriend) had never had a cat at all. He neglected to tell his parents (where we'd be living) about her existence until about 15 minutes prior to our arrival - they, too, were tolerant (thanks!). I took her everywhere with me until she grew large enough that people complained. Even now, she travels well with us and always wants to be nearby. She sleeps under the covers at night, and is our constant shadow during the day. When we leave, she is sad and doesn't eat much :(. I dread the day her time comes, because I simply cannot imagine my life without her. So, happy 10th birthday, Athena-teena-beena. As Chad says, "You are the bestest kitty ever!"</div>
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The epitome of cuteness. </div>
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...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-59100299160425939672013-03-26T15:00:00.002-05:002013-03-26T15:00:47.671-05:00Seeing Red<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hoping for history in the making today. </div>
...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-83762229864903240372013-03-18T15:27:00.000-05:002013-03-18T15:27:05.427-05:00Happy Monday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-14900236166516079292013-03-16T16:03:00.000-05:002013-03-18T16:03:57.900-05:00Happy Birthday Alan!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't believe my nephew is FIVE!</div>
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Also wishing Laura, Roger, and Tom happy birthdays this month! </div>
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[And, for my family, Dad, Mimi, Athena, & Gaia]</div>
...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-54083037387022885992013-03-15T01:08:00.000-05:002013-03-15T01:08:01.300-05:00Happy 10th Birthday, Gaia Gaia!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At 10 years old, you are cuddlier than ever, riding on my shoulder and snuggling in bed. You LOVE going outside in the pergola even when it's freezing outside. </div>
...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-11588250897105472522013-03-14T12:46:00.001-05:002013-05-13T22:39:43.953-05:00Verizon Wireless !@#$%^&* (now with updates)<br />
Cell phone service has never been perfect at my house, but for most of my 8 years here, it has worked just fine...up until the last few months where we've seen a steady decline.<br />
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After months of dealing with poor service at home with my phone, and failing GPS signals elsewhere, I finally called Verizon requesting an early upgrade for my phone. Keep in mind, Chad's 4 year old Casio waterproof flip phone never drops calls at the house. My phone was also starting to drop more calls elsewhere. I figured there was, perhaps, an issue with service in my neighborhood, but that the phone's poor performance was making it worse.<br />
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After much haggling, they agreed. New phone, early upgrade, 2 year extended contract. I loose my unlimited data, but otherwise, fine.<br />
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One day later than promised, my new Samsung Galaxy S3 arrives. I don't fault Verizon for this, since we did have a bit of snow so it's possible FedEx was behind. I chose the 32gig because I was told that it is the same price as the 16gig, because they're not making it anymore and are phasing them out.<br />
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Thank you, Craig, from the customer relations call center in California, whose number is 916-206-1010.<br />
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Out of the box, set up, and the phone is beautiful and the call clarity is beautiful...until it drops the call. And the next one. And the next one. I didn't think there could possibly be a phone that works worse at my house, but here it was. Many updates later, and the phone still wasn't working properly. I can get a good signal in the cities (where everyone has great coverage), but as soon as I drive back to the sticks, it craps out.<br />
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Another call to Verizon to complain. They told me to try a Network Extender. After much haggling, I talk them down from $250 to $150. Further, they promised that they would overnight it to me so that I would have time to test it with my phone before having to return the phone under the 14 day "Worry-free" guarantee. Since it's still early in California, I'm told it will go out today (Monday), and I'd have it on Tuesday, March 12th.<br />
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Instead, they wait until Tuesday and send it 2 day. Furious, I call Verizon again. I speak to three different people. I am told, among other things:<br />
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1. They cannot extend the 14 day worry free guarantee<br />
2. The 32gig costs more than the 16gig. I can return the phone to the store and get another one, but it will cost me more.<br />
3. Network extenders only helps with the signal inside my house. Even after explaining that the phone drops calls just as frequently outside my door than inside of it, he insists it will help.<br />
4. Ultimately, I'm SOL.<br />
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Much heated discussion ensues. I find out that the techs aren't actually addressing the trouble tickets for my neighborhood as promised. They never actually drove down my road as I was told they would, and they certainly never bothered to call me back to give me an update. Third dude refuses to hand me over to his manager, but eventually puts me on hold for 20 minutes (cooling off period?). When he comes back, he tells me<br />
1. They can give me until the 19th to return my phone under the "Worry-Free Guarantee".<br />
2. I can return the Network Extender for a full refund if it doesn't help.<br />
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So, the Network Extender arrives today, Thursday, March 14th. I'm not all that hopeful, but I really want to see if it works. I take it out of the box, follow the directions, hook it up and...the GPS light is magenta and the system light is red - they are supposed to be blue. I download the manual, and find out:<br />
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<i>Why is the System light red?</i><br />
<i>"Is the GPS LED illuminating blue? If it is not, the Network Extender</i><br />
<i>might not be receiving a GPS signal. Inability to receive a GPS signal</i><br />
<i>can result in the Network Extender failing to validate your account</i><br />
<i>information and network timing, which then prevents usage and</i><br />
<i>reroutes you back to the nearest compatible cell tower."</i><br />
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Well, my GPS LED is magenta. So what does that mean?<br />
<i>"The interface to the GPS receiver has failed. The Network Extender</i><br />
<i>should be returned."</i><br />
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So after all that, they send me a defective product! Again I call Verizon, and they offer to troubleshoot. Ha, that's funny. Verizon has lied to me several times during the last 2 weeks, and now they want me to disregard the devise manufacturer's statement that my product is defective?<br />
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So the thing is going back, and on Friday I'm returning the phone as well. Apparently you're only allowed "one exchange". You can bet I'll be asking for more. I'll go through every phone if I have to in order to find one that works.<br />
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I'm just super, super frustrated!!!<br />
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Update 3/16/13<br />
1. Made it to FedEx to return the devices, and informed Verizon. The tech guy was surprisingly helpful, promising to note my account. He also researched phones and their ratio signals, and concluded that the Razr Maxx HD would actually be a good option for me. He was also surprised that Craig (the original agent who sold me the Galaxy S3) didn't warn me that the phone wasn't likely to work, given my home address. Interesting...<br />
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Update 4/4/13<br />
I called to follow-up, and learned the following:<br />
1. It's not actually a "worry free" guarantee, since they charge you a $35 restocking fee. I do not recall being informed of such a fee! They claimed they could wave it on the network extender, but not the phone. Bah!<br />
2. They promised they credited my account properly, so I ordered a Razr Maxx HD. Hopefully, this phone works better.<br />
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Update 4/6/13<br />
1. We receive a text message stating we have a $400 bill. Wah?! When I call, the supremely unhelpful customer service agent proceeds to talk in circles about my bills for the last few months, without actually explaining how they came to this number. Twice I am put on hold while she "researches" the charges. The first time, she tells me that they forgot to credit me for the phone. The second time, she comes back and tells me that - oh yes - they did actually credit me.<br />
2. Another hidden fee: apparently whenever you extend your contract by purchasing a new device at the extended contract price, they charge you a $30 (+ tax) upgrade fee. Gee, thanks Verizon! Yet another fee I swear they conveniently forgot to mention.<br />
3. I still think they calculated my bill incorrectly and that I don't owe them this money, but they're not backing down. I am incredibly frustrated and so tempted to just give up on Verizon entirely. There has GOT to be something better than this out there.<br />
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Side note: Apparently, Verizon now charges a $2 "convenience" fee to pay your bill on-line. This doesn't apply to be, since my bill is on auto-pay through my credit card, but still...lame!<br />
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Update 4/25/13<br />
1. While researching a totally unrelated matter, I discovered that you can file complaints at <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/complaints" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;" target="_blank">http://www.<span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #222222;">fcc</span>.gov/complaints</a>. I entered one for Verizon Wireless, never expecting anything to come of it.<br />
2. Less than 2 weeks later, someone important sounding from Verizon called to discuss the matter with me. She told me that, actually, had I returned my phone within 3 days, I wouldn't have been charged a restocking fee. I'm guessing that's why the one guy was so quick to refund the fee for the Network Extender, since I had it out of the box for less than 2 hours. Funny, though, that no one bothered to mention it previously In any event, the Ms. Important Sounding Person from Verizon ended up crediting me back the restocking fee for the phone as well to "close the matter". I am still shocked that anything came from that FCC complaint. <br />
3. For what it's worth, I did end up getting a Razr Maxx HD. The phone works about as good as the old Bionic did in the house, except thus far I haven't had any issues with the GPS. I think the screen is a little odd, but overall I am pleased with it.<br />
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Morals of the story:<br />
- Write <b><u><span style="font-size: large;">everything </span></u></b>down.<br />
- Read the fine print.<br />
- Don't back down!<br />
- The FCC can actually be helpful.<br />
<br />...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385217392554049312.post-74587319918892814812013-03-11T00:45:00.002-05:002013-04-07T01:29:08.798-05:00Dear SwissMiss/ConAgra Foods, MenomoniePlease make up your mind and decide whether my husband is going to get a raise, keep his current position, get bumped, or get laid off. At this point I'm ambivalent about which you choose - I would just really like to know so that I can move on with my on life and determine whether or not I finally get to <a href="http://fierylittleking.blogspot.com/2010/05/ours.html" target="_blank">build my house</a> this year. You've been pissing around since August. Please, have some mercy.<br />
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