I am ready to put the whole PEO officer saga to bed. Looks like we've got enough volunteers to fill the officer slate for next year. Sheesh, you'd think we were asking them to donate a kidney.
In the tumult of recruiting officers, I needed someone to fill a relatively easy job, and I thought of Jan. "Jan doesn't do enough", I thought, "time for her to step up". Jan became my target.
Jan is one of the few people left on the planet who still has a landline phone in addition to her cell phone. I didn't want to bother her if she was away from home, so I called the house phone. Her husband picked up.
"Hello?"
"Hi, I'm calling for Jan. Is she home?"
"No, she's out delivering Meals-on-Wheels. Can I take a message?"
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Meals.
On wheels.
Jan was delivering.
Boy did I feel like a doofus. Told my brain to quit being presumptuous. Of course, doesn't-do-enough Jan got back to me later and happily said yes to my request. Super duper Jan.
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Speaking of extra tasks, I worked a long shift in testing yesterday because Blossom needed to leave early. I've mentioned the on-going issues with Blossom's absenteeism. I think HR has gotten more involved, and Blossom actually worked two full weeks without calling off. Seriously, I think that's the first time that's happened in two years.
But since she'd worked last Saturday, she needed to take time off this week so as to not go into overtime. Solution: have me work extra.
Be careful what you wish for.
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Speaking of wishes, I've recently become intrigued by these Italian Moka pots. I don't consider myself a coffee snob, but these just seem cool and cute to me, and I strangely want one.
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In college, I had a little 2-cup stovetop percolator. It got me through many a lecture. These days I use an hourglass shaped pour over maker and rather enjoy the daily coffee making ritual. I consider myself a minimalist, so what's up with wanting a Moka pot? Well, I do just want a small one...
Alas, they don't work with my induction stovetop.
However, we do have a campstove. And a patio. Will = Way.
I wonder if there's an induction one that someone made that works. Super Duper Jan. Could be her new super hero name.
ReplyDeleteSuper Duper Jan is now her name in my head
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DeleteI always wondered what those kinds of Pots were, mystery solved now. Jan is a Woman after my own Heart, I too am one of the last on the Planet to have a Landline and the same Number since before my Kids were even Born. All their Friends say it's the only Phone Number on the Planet they ALL still remember coz it's never changed in over half a Century. *Bwahahahaha* I can relate to not always knowing what people do and may make an incorrect assumption. I'm glad you did get enuf Volunteers. Not many people Volunteer like they used to, guess we're all Dying off???
ReplyDeleteI now and forever will remember the landline phone number from the house where I grew up. I wonder if some volunteering is going by way of the landline?
DeleteSounds like you will find a way to get that Moka pot! It's cute!
ReplyDeleteI think I will too!
DeleteOh you're funny. That coffee pot would have dumb me befuddled. I use those damn pods which does not make the best of coffee. Have me over when you get this. I will let you know if this is a good purchase. I'll bring the pound cake ☺
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan! I'm sure my coffee is better than any poundcake I would make.
DeleteGood for Jan! And those coffee pots are cute - and I don't even drink coffee.
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