Why me?

[judith_s]

So if you know that amending claims is a bad idea (yeah, stupid Supreme Court, make our life harder, go you). And you know that inventors are clueless, and you're hired to fix problems created by inventors... why in holy hell would you cancel a claim, just to insert the IDENTICAL BLOODY CLAIM two lines later? It's this type of stuff that makes me think I desperately need a new secretary. I asked my secretary to review the inventor's comments and amendments, and put them into proper format. The woman simply does not think. I must get competent help. I should not be playing with stupid formatting at 2 in the morning. Grouch...


Of course, this weekend is my Mother's birthday. What do you buy a woman who not only has everything, but has enough money to buy anything she fancies? I've ordered flowers (hawaiian, very pretty). But I have no other ideas. Suggestions? Anyone?

Oh yeah, and Father's day is coming too. Another one of those impossible-to-shop-for people in my life.

This might be more fun if I had more time, and energy to shop. But I'm working at 2 a.m. for a very good reason. I have tons of projects due in about 10 days. Not to mention a new client, who insists on meeting Friday night. Good thing I don't have a life.

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Gifts for the resourced

[toxgunn.livejournal.com]

My perception is that your parents are both fairly practical and pragmatic people. So get them something that isn't - a hot air balloon ride, chauffered wine tasting jaunt, private dance lessons (borderline), etc. - something wholly impractical but likely to provide a fond memory in the doing.

$.02 and good luck,

Tox

Re: Gifts for the resourced

[judith-s.livejournal.com]

Good thought. I'll have to come up with something. But you're right, impractical is probably the way to go.

I now realize I should've posted this a month ago... and then probably I could've actually done something about it. Given that it's this Sunday... well, we'll see.