Well, I've been gone from the blogging world for awhile. I spent last Wednesday and Thursday in Harrisburg, then was home Friday after work but went up to Grove City all day Saturday, then headed back to Harrisburg yesterday and got back today. For some reason, my internet wasn't working all weekend, but I fixed it today (and by "I fixed it", I mean that it came to work through its own volition). So, here are some thoughts:
1. I was in Harrisburg for staff meetings last week, then yesterday had to go back for our State Nurses 2nd step grievance meetings. In our state contract, the nurses file grievances at their facility, and if it is denied, they can appeal to the 2nd step procedure. The 2nd step meetings are every 3 months, and there is a panel of 3 management and 3 union people listening to the cases. I acted as a sort of attorney for the three cases. I was able to settle all three, I am happy with 2 of the settlements for sure. It was a good experience and I will go back in February.
2. It's a good time to be a Pittsburgh sports fan. The Steelers are playing well, Pitt football is going to the prestigious Sun Bowl, and the Pitt hoops team is #3 in the nation. I can't help but feel that this won't be complete until the Pirates contend for their division...
3. OK, I'll stop dreaming now.
4. Tomorrow I am attending a meeting in Oakland of people who are trying to start up the Pittsburgh chapter of PA Pro Life. I will let you know how it goes.
5. These gas prices are great! It is nice to fill up an empty tank and not spend $20. However, gas is about $.35 cheaper in Carlisle than Pittsburgh. How is this possible?
6. I will be posting my Favorite Things: Holiday Edition pretty soon. Look for it!
7. Small group is venturing down to the Mount next Monday night! I need to do some cleaning before then, although I generally keep a pretty clean apartment.
8. Gossip Girl is the best show on TV right now. And it stinks that Dirty Sexy Money's best episode aired the week after it was announced that it was canceled.
9. Beth only skims my blog. She probably won't even see this!
10. Well, that's about all I have!
4 comments:
i read the whole thing this time!
anddddddddd i missed the dsm episode. did you see it? are you coming to the penguin game thurs night? are you coming to my party friday night??
Unfortunately Dan and I both have things to do this Monday night, so we won't be able to make it to your apartment! I have my Christmas band concert, and Dan has to be somewhere to promote the Lighthouse. Hope it's fun!
I was just about to crown you Bad Blogger. So glad you rejoined the blogging world.
Mom is posting as jer....
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