2012 10 01 tweets
Replying to @adelinekoh
This is a bit too complex for 140, I think. I’m going to ponder and post something longer...
At @adelinekoh’s request: Advice on Academic Blogging, Tweeting, Whatever. New post: http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/advice-on-academic-blogging-tweeting-whatever/
RT @MLAnews: MLA Commons to Launch at #mla13 in Boston! http://www.mla.org/news_from_mla/news_topic&topic=671
Replying to @surlyF
Hey, excellent. I’m only at ARL briefly, but I’ll be at DLF for the duration. I’ll look forward to seeing you!
I’ll retweet this tomorrow for the morning crowd, but in the meantime: come work with me! http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/jobview.asp?joid=140583&page=1 or https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/16924
Replying to @finnarne, @patriksv and @UmeaUniversity
I’m sorry I missed this before -- congratulations, Patrik!
Hey, everybody who has posted great things about our awesome community facilitator job at the #MLA: apply, apply, apply!
Had a fabulous time last night in @mkgold’s #dhdebates12 class! Thanks for the hospitality, all.
Okay, srsly? Where in this post do I suggest that I want to “control what people write on the internet”? http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/advice-on-academic-blogging-tweeting-whatever/
Replying to @LibSkrat
This dude: http://scientopia.org/blogs/proflikesubstance/2012/10/02/english-profs-want-to-control-the-internet/
Replying to @noelrk
Mwah-ha-ha.
Replying to @wpwend42
Why, thank you!
Looking for an energetic, engaging community facilitator for the #MLA. Come work with me! http://www.mediabistro.com/joblistings/jobview.asp?joid=140583&page=1 or https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/16924
Heading to Vancouver tmw to speak at UBC on Thursday. Then on to UVic on Friday. If you’re in the area come say hi! http://blogs.ubc.ca/bcrlglectures/2012/09/17/planned-obsolescence-publishing-technology-and-the-future-of-the-academy/
RT @TAC_NISO: Modern Language Assn to launch MLA Commons, new scholarly comm platform, at 2013 MLA conf @kfitz in @LibraryJournal http:/ ...
The good news about the crazy long immigration line I've been in for the last half hour is that the free wifi has let me catch up on email.
The bad news is that I still have three lengths to go.
Replying to @briancroxall
I think this crowd could bust out in a solid "Thriller" any time.
I swear I'm not exaggerating: THOUSANDS of people in the non-CA residents line. ONE agent. ONE.
Replying to @ayjay
This wont be that bad, but in definitely looking at a solid 1.5hrs.
Hey! A second agent!
Replying to @ayjay
Woo-hoo!
Replying to @ayjay
Ooh, excellent. I'm on my own for the rest of the day today, so ill check it out!
Replying to @cryptopix
I know! Not only was everyone using mobile devices in an unmolested fashion, but there was free wifi. Made it bearable.
ICYMI: Library Journal reports on the forthcoming launch of MLA Commons. http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/10/organizations/mla-to-launch-scholarly-communications-platform/ #MLA13
RT @JennyHolzerMom: POLITE DEBATE IS A GOOD WAY TO KEEP YOURSELF BUSY WHILE THE WORLD CRUMBLES; ALSO, FACEBOOK
Replying to @rgfeal
I’m even in the hotel. But for real, it was literally 1.5 hours in that line. Craziness.
Replying to @rgfeal
That, I cannot say. Our flight was an hour late and got in after \(instead of before\) two huge flights from Asia. So I dunno.
Replying to @rgfeal
Weather is crazy beautiful. Apparently something of a drought right now; 8mm rain since August, instead of the usual 200+.
Apparently I am having notability issues \(snif\). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Fitzpatrick_\(academic\)
Replying to @LibSkrat
Well, no wonder then.
Replying to @LibSkrat
I suppose there is such a thing as too much notability.
Replying to @GeorgeOnline
Yeah, it’s at least 3 years out of date -- pre-promotion, apparently even before my move wholly into media studies.
Replying to @jmittell
I apparently rely on primary sources. I’m quite sure there’s a pharmaceutical in development for that, though.
Replying to @TAC_NISO
I’m afraid I’m in Vancouver/Victoria thru Saturday. Can we chat later in the weekend, or early next week?
Replying to @TAC_NISO
Sounds great. Let me know what works for you.
Very much looking forward to participating in this joint MLA/LSA session on open access! http://idiom.ucsd.edu/~ebakovic/LSA-OA/ #mla13
RT @MLAconvention: Spread the word on your campus: #MLA13 travel grants for grads, un-/underemployed, and residing outside US/Canada: ht ...
Replying to @LibSkrat
Eduroam! I have been so jealous so often of folks from Eduroam institutions!
Replying to @jcmeloni
Yay! I didn’t know you were going to be there!
Replying to @sherah1918
This sounds just like my life, except that the thing due on the 15th isn’t done either.
Replying to @joguldi
Backblaze for cloud backups, plus Carbon Copy Cloner for local bootable backups. Plus Dropbox. Lots of copies, you know.
Nearing the end of a fabulous trip to UBC and UVic. Thanks to everybody here for their hospitality!
I bought myself a little present in Victoria today.
Replying to @savasavasava
I couldn’t help myself!
Replying to @samplereality and @adelinekoh
It reminds me of the researcher’s headgear from Vannevar Bush’s “As We May Think.”
Replying to @jmaxsfu
No, the BC Libraries group brought me in; I gave a talk Thursday at UBC and Friday at UVic. So sorry to have missed you, too!
Escalator out. Missed the train by 10 seconds. Next train is running 30 minutes late. SUPER HAPPY.
Replying to @rgfeal and @brettbobley
It's a nice night to sit on a deserted train platform. Especially knowing there's still a bus to take after the train.
Replying to @brettbobley
Thank you; I could use it. This will have been a long day, should it ever manage to end.
Replying to @rgfeal and @brettbobley
The Newark Liberty Airport rail station. Really really happy I didn't spring for the cab right now.
Replying to @rgfeal and @bendprof
Thanks for concern! The train should be here in 3 mins now & trying to get a cab here would be worse in wait & scariness.
Replying to @BendProf and @rgfeal
Will do, definitely. Oh, also: I'm on a train!
Home.
Replying to @brettbobley
Very happy that you guys did not have to bust out the helicopter, or the laser-equipped sharks.
Replying to @literarychica
I’m sorry I missed you, but I hope the visit was great! I’m sure we’ll cross paths in Boston.
Replying to @literarychica
Excellent!
I’d be far prouder of myself for finishing the big PITA task I just checked off my list if it hadn’t actually been due several weeks ago.
\(And I’ll just say, so much for a day off\. Yes, I am feeling aggrieved\. Why do you ask?\)
Replying to @mmwwah
Eh, had a bunch of errands to go run. Am celebrating the last fifteen minutes of this day "off," tho, on my slightly chilly terrace.
Replying to @wynkenhimself and @folgerresearch
Also? Ew.
I have spent much of the evening being slobbered on by one of my cats. It's a good thing he's pretty.
Replying to @tcarmody
He's a good cat except for the drool. And the predictable plot twists.
Replying to @kathleenreed
Thanks! It was great getting to talk with you; thanks for making the drive down!
Replying to @mmwwah
it's a relatively recent thing, and it's totally love slobber. I love that cat, but sheesh.
New post, at Planned Obsolescence: Out of the Habit. http://www.plannedobsolescence.net/blog/out-of-the-habit/
RT @NYUpress: PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE "highly recommended" in portal: Libraries and the Academy. See full review here: http://bit.ly/PlTFNa ...
Replying to @sherah1918, @wynkenhimself, @jcmeloni, @sleonchnm and @sheepeeh
2 hrs late, but heck yeah I'm there. Done with my session at 5.30 & 2 blocks away.
Replying to @jvinopal
Sorry it took me so long to get your comment out of moderation! It’s live now -- and thanks!
Replying to @jvinopal
Yeah, I resemble that remark. I hope all’s well on your end of the world!
Replying to @jvinopal
Wow, I can’t imagine what that must feel like. \(Kidding\!\)
Oh, Amtrak wifi, why must you so taunt me with the illusion of connectivity?
It's a gorgeous day in DC - a good one for a little conversation about scholarly communication \(and then a meetup with some local pals\)!
Replying to @BendProf and @rgfeal
Will join the call as soon as I get to my hotel!
Replying to @ernestopriego
Burritos are the pizza of the 21st century. \(Which is to say, ubiquitous, and way harder to do right than people think\.\)
Replying to @sleonchnm, @JenServenti, @jcmeloni, @sheepeeh and @sherah1918
A very peaceful domination, yes. You’ll love it.
Crud. Teeny tiny little migraine aura. So completely not okay with an overnight migraine, even if its a teeny tiny one.
Thanks for the good wishes last night, all. The headache never materialized, happily enough, but the hangover this morning did.
I’ve never had a purely ocular migraine before; my visual disturbances have always been followed by the headache. So this is weird.
I’m particularly surprised at how rattled I feel this morning despite the absence of the headache. Very weird.
Replying to @CapitolClio
Thank you! I find myself sitting here wondering if my computer screen has always been this glaringly bright...
Replying to @parezcoydigo
Indeed.
Oh god I just got an email in which “webinar” is used as a verb. THIS IS NOT HELPING MY HEAD.
I kid you not. “If you would like to webinar in…” LEFT SIDE OF BRAIN EXPLODES.
Replying to @wynkenhimself
I knew what you meant -- and thanks!
Replying to @lynnegoldstein
They’re very freaky, not least because I associate that visual disturbance with the pounding to come.
Replying to @mmwwah
Yeah, I’ll take it, definitely.
Replying to @jvinopal
Bizarre, yeah? I still feel today as though I had the headache, even though I didn’t.
After 9 hours of sleep, I'm finally feeling a bit more human. Here's hoping it lasts!
RT @zunguzungu: New blog post. "Creepshots and the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Free Speech": http://thenewinquiry.com/blogs/zunguzungu/creepshots-and-the-self-fulfilling-prophecy-of-free-speech/
Exercising my powers of NO, if somewhat sadly and reluctantly.
Replying to @LibSkrat
The laws of time and space often do not permit anything otherwise.
Replying to @LibSkrat
More or less what I’ve done!
Oh, the satisfaction of *both* being able to check two items off the to-do-list *and* get three messages out of the inbox in one fell swoop.
Replying to @sleonchnm
Every once in a while it works!
Replying to @stephharves
Yes.
Replying to @stephharves
Precisely. I'm sorry for the aggravation, but happy for the lack of aggravation!
Getting my inboxes & to-do lists under control no longer produces relief but instead the mildly panicky sense that I’m forgetting something.
Just leaving the ITHAKA Sustainable Scholarship meeting. Right next door, same hotel space, a big Romney fundraiser. It's... I'm...
And it's pouring and I am umbrellaless. Maybe I won't leave after all.
Have $5 street umbrella, will get the heck away from the crazy rich people.
Replying to @gluejar
They were! That was the creepiest lobby scene I’ve ever seen. Hundreds of identical androids waiting for coat check.
Replying to @katinalynn
So far, so good! I’m up in the morning; hopefully the crazy will have moved on.
Rats rats rats. Finished tomorrow’s talk this morning and was very happy with it. Just read through it: 7 mins, or 25%, too short.
Finding it a little difficult to admit how much less unpleasant the walk to Grand Central is at 7.15 rather than 7.50.
Two small overdue pieces of writing are left on my list - and then it's all new projects, I hereby promise myself.
Me too. // RT @rschon: I am attending ITHAKA's Sustainable Scholarship conference today and may be tweeting occasionally from it. #iss2012
Replying to @gluejar
One of the core reasons why we advocate for non-anonymous processes, but we acknowledge that isn’t a universal value.
Replying to @wynkenhimself
That right there is the line for me between sanity and madness. I cannot handle off-the-screen spillover.
The temperature in this room has gone right past cold-enough-to-keep-me-alert to cold-enough-to-induce-hibernation. #iss2012
Replying to @IthakaSR
Um, thanks?
Okay, the cold is now well past hibernation-inducing and into making-me-want-to-cry territory. Fingers going numb. Brain function slowing.
Replying to @Ted_Underwood
Grrr. Arrgh.
Tried to watch. Managed about 45 seconds before blood pressure went through the roof. Let me know how it all turns out.
Not incidentally, I voted on Sunday.
Replying to @catherinemitch
Phew.
The annual list of DH sessions at #mla13, created by @samplereality: http://bit.ly/U3EclZ [+]
Last year, we made a list of such lists: http://www.mla.org/yourconvention. Create a pathway through the program for your field, and send us the link!
Replying to @wynkenhimself
Excellent; thanks!
Hey #mla13: We want convention guides \(like @samplereality’s http://www\.samplereality\.com/2012/10/17/digital\-humanities\-at\-mla\-2013/\). How will you navigate the program? http://www.mla.org/yourconvention
Replying to @CUNYRomantics
Fantastic - thanks!
RT @CUNYRomantics: #MLA13 for Romanticists http://romanticism.commons.gc.cuny.edu/2012/10/17/romantics-at-the-2013-mla-convention/
Are you participating in an amazing session at #mla13? Want to drum up interest? We’re gathering pre-convention blog posts; send links!
RT @ChrisParrTHE: Were you involved in #Twittergate? @kfitz's blog on the ethics of live tweeting is this week's scholarly web: http://t ...
Replying to @Sarah_M_Ford
Obligatory tweet about deep sadness resulting from not being at #ir13.
Replying to @jcmeloni
Missiles missiles missiles.
Replying to @pbenzon, @loriemerson, @zachwhalen and @samplereality
Excellent; thank you!
The rain is not making it easier to get moving this morning.
Replying to @pbenzon
Thanks! We’ll post a link once we’ve gotten the collection built.
Replying to @jsanofranchini
Fantastic; thanks!
Replying to @nowviskie and @trouts
Ditto what @rgfeal said. It was great having you here for a couple of very productive and fun days!
RT @BarackObama: “I don’t know if he knows how many lives he’s changing by just saying that simple thing. He's saving lives.” http://t.c ...
Replying to @melissaterras
I saw the @timeshighered piece online but didn’t know that it was in print too. I’d love a copy, thanks! Will DM address.
Replying to @melissaterras
Thank you!
Okay, folks. I’ve got an article to write that MUST be done by the end of the day tomorrow. Anybody up for some work sprints this weekend?
Replying to @academicdave
Heh. That’s a little more multitasking than I can really handle.
Replying to @charlottefrost
I was just reading that! My November is NUTS, but I might just try to work it in. But first, this article, this weekend...
Okay. Have set up Concentrate. Am a few minutes behind the half-hour, but am starting… now. See you back here in 30.
Sprint 1 went well, but coming back turned into a software update process. Anyhow, next sprint starting imminently.
Replying to @jcmeloni
Fab. Let me know how you’re doing.
And I’m off. #worksprint
Okay, #worksprint 2, done. Article is progressing! If you’re working today, how’s it going?
My next #worksprint is going to involve focused research rather than network-disabled writing. Last one uncovered need for information!
First, however, must make lunch. Then onward!
Replying to @joshhonn
*high five*
Replying to @LibSkrat
If you happen to have a new revenue model for scholarly societies handy, that would be awesome.
Replying to @dancohen
Wow, that’s nice.
Replying to @dancohen
My theme’s nicely responsive, but I’m tempted by this one anyhow.
Replying to @dancohen
It’s a modification of Ari: http://www.elmastudio.de/wordpress-themes/ari/
Replying to @jvinopal
The coffee at Think? Or the venue as a space for writing?
Replying to @jvinopal
By the by, I’m about to start a research sprint, and then after a break, back into writing. I hope you’re doing well!
Replying to @jvinopal
I find most of the coffee places around NYU impossible venues. But there’s definitely better coffee out there.
Replying to @jvinopal and @moncia
Excellent!
Okay, after a nice lunch and some goofing around, I’m going back in. 30-minute research sprint starts now.
Replying to @jvinopal
Exactly.
Replying to @jvinopal and @amndw2
Exactly. The only place I’ve had luck with is VBar, and then only if I show up early.
Replying to @SashaCA2
My pal @jcmeloni got me started on these: pick 1 task, turn off distractions, set a timer for 30 \(or 15\) mins, and go! Then rest.
Replying to @SashaCA2
And repeat.
Replying to @kidolopez
Excellent! I’m about 2/3 of the way done with this weekend’s writing. Hoping to wrap it up tonight!
Replying to @kidolopez
I know, right? I’ve been using Concentrate, which forces me to focus by shutting off certain apps & sites.
Just a quick YAY to say that I have a draft of my article! I may press onward today; I’ve got another piece I could stand to get written.
Replying to @amndw2 and @wynkenhimself
Indeed. It’s so nice to feel things moving forward. And that’s not just the coffee speaking!
Replying to @shanakimball
Thanks! I hope your travels have gone well so far...
Completely fired up about the MacHeist 4 bundle, including Scrivener and an Evernote Premium subscription. http://macheist.com/bundle/t/619262
Replying to @acavender
I already have Scrivener, but not Evernote Premium. And there are a few games that might be fun.
Placed an Amazon Prime order yesterday. Order was delivered to my building today. SUNDAY. This is how Amazon will kill other retailers.
Replying to @ricksva
Good reminder; thanks.
RT @ricksva: @kfitz Well,yes,and also how it'll kill its warehouse employees :-( http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/inside-world-online-retail-warehouse-worker-130235671.html
Thanks to the cast-iron dutch oven my mom got me for my birthday, I’ve just succeeded in making the darkest roux I’ve ever made. #gumbotime
Replying to @DanielPaulOD
I’ll post what I’ve done this time; it’s usually a make-it-up-as-you-go affair for me.
Replying to @stephharves
I’m hoping. There is a tiny chance that I may have overdone the darkness of the roux. But hey - I could try again next Sunday!
Replying to @stephharves
Ha! I was indeed thinking of our writing date. But you’re right - I should actually focus on, I don’t know, writing maybe.
Okay, Mountain Lion: I have had it up to HERE with your popping up windows that steal focus while I’m in the middle of typing. KNOCK IT OFF.
Replying to @briancroxall
Other stuff. Double-click to open a doc; click back into the window you were in; new doc still steals focus on open.
Replying to @surlyF
Woo hoo! Looking forward to seeing you there.
Two! Two! Two major tasks accomplished today!
RT @bukuwawa: @kfitz Ah! Hah! Hah! http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5703/countvoncount.jpg
Replying to @foundhistory
Back at LSU, there was a point when he drove a smallish SUV with the driver’s seat removed. He sat in the back seat.
Replying to @elotroalex
Hi back to the three of you! It was great meeting them; I’ll look forward to talking more.
Oh, yes. This was definitely all about “the integrity of the vital record-keeping system.” http://bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2012/10/24/mitt-romney-overruled-state-agency-and-rejected-new-birth-certificates-for-children-born-gay-parents/TqOHBb99V98H6nGQqUQrjO/story.html // via @jbj
Replying to @wynkenhimself and @jbj
I think you’re right. I misread that line as coming from a counsel in the Romney admin re their policing of changes.
Replying to @wynkenhimself and @jbj
But it now appears to me to be about the need for manual changes since the form itself wasn’t revised.
Replying to @ayjay
Had to go back in time to catch the announcement I’d missed, but well worth doing. Congratulations!
Gee, I really wish I could, but no. Thanks for the tempting offer, but no. That sounds fantastic, but no.
\(Just practicing\.\)
Replying to @sleonchnm
Well said!
Replying to @magpie
I am a little fonder than I should be of the “no sandwich”: Wow, what a tempting invitation. I just can’t. Perhaps another time!
Replying to @moncia and @jmittell
Oh, that’s priceless.
Replying to @stephharves
Ack! When are you supposed to fly out?
Replying to @stephharves
You should be good. Looks like Monday & Tuesday will be rough, but if gets crossed that all is well thereafter.
Replying to @melissaterras
That sounds not so vaguely obstetric.
Replying to @chutry and @jmittell
“Since the dawn of time, man has…”
Dear NYC: the Midtown tunnel is closed. \(For repairs, not the storm\.\) Don't bother trying 36th - it's going nowhere.
Replying to @ucsdBECS
I have my moments of temptation. But I'll take hurricanes over earthquakes, any day. I hope all's well in SD!
RT @NYTMetro: BREAKING: MTA suspending subway, bus, rail service starting 7 p.m. tonight. #Sandy
RT @debcha: Mandatory Zone A evacuation. Be safe, New York friends.
“I give a 50% chance that Sandy's storm surge will end up flooding a portion of the New York City subway system.” http://www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMasters/show.html
My goofball little girl cat likes to sleep on the back of the sofa, and has fallen off of it twice in the last hour. #lowbarometricpressure?
Fortunately, she fell seat-ward both times, and mostly just looks a little embarrassed.
Replying to @rgfeal
The only way I could have video would be *if* I pushed her.
Replying to @LibSkrat
Alice meowed at me and came over to be petted, as if to say “what did you do?”
Replying to @amndw2
Exactly.
Replying to @savasavasava
Phew. Glad you made it home in plenty of time for the transit shutdown. Be safe!
Replying to @savasavasava
Yup! Safe and dry and waiting for the rain to start.
Spent the day today with @ayjay’s The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction - a perfect book for a day alone waiting on a storm.
Replying to @ayjay
I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I hope we’ll get the chance to talk about it in person some time!
And now for an evening with season 1 of Parenthood and nature's perfect food, the tater tot. #stormconditions
Replying to @antinats
I never watched Brothers and Sisters, but I've heard the connection elsewhere.
Replying to @literarychica
Happily, I've got seasons and seasons still ahead of me.
Replying to @shanakimball
Thanks! Likely the worst danger is a case of cabin fever...
I have just discovered a crucial miscalculation in my storm preparations. I only have about two days’ worth of coffee left.
Replying to @elotroalex
And the two of us from hurricane central! Maybe it’s just hard to believe this kind of thing can happen in NYC.
Replying to @hedgielib
Phew! There’s plenty of tea. It’s green tea, though, so I’ll have to find the IV infuser.
The folks at http://weather.com seem to be freaking out.
Replying to @meganeabbott
No kidding. I’m trying to figure out how to get myself to focus on some reading today.
Just finished a Google hangout. Thru my earbuds, I thought I was hearing the wind pick up. Turns out it was the fan on my laptop going nuts.
Pure awesomeness. // RT @boone: Introducing Participad, realtime collaboration for WordPress http://blo.so/ka http://participad.org
Replying to @ComicsGrid and @boone
The main difference is that it’s LIVE multi-author collaboration. Simultaneous co-authoring.
Replying to @LibSkrat, @dancohen and @boone
Srsly. I can imagine that, say, if one were running a large WP-based platform for a large scholarly org +
Replying to @LibSkrat, @dancohen and @boone
something like this might come in handy at its annual meeting. Just for instance.
Whoa. Major wind gust here just made a LOT of noise. If there’s a full evening of that to come, I’m going to need to steady my nerves.
Replying to @cjprender
I thank you. I’m hoping to wait another couple of hours before busting out the non-virtual ones.
Replying to @stephharves
Oh, no! Seriously not good. Is anybody on duty in the bldg?
Replying to @stephharves
Well, at least they’re there. Keep me posted!
Replying to @stephharves
Indeed!
RT @BendProf: Friendly reminder to #mla members: Please vote! There are 4 #comm_college members + 3 tweeps running for Executive Council ...
Little power flickers.
Replying to @stephharves
Thank goodness! I’m so glad he did; things have barely started, and that was going to get worse.
Yesterday was a productive stay-at-home-and-wait-for-the-storm day. Today has been the opposite. Time to give up on getting things done.
Replying to @CapitolClio
TOTALLY.
Replying to @meganeabbott
I have Irish whiskey. Ergo, am doing fine. \(Now\. The howling wind was getting to me\.\) How are you?
Replying to @meganeabbott
Oh, if I had any xanax in the house, I’d be right there with you, trust me.
Cop car driving up 3rd Ave telling pedestrians over the loudspeaker to get off the street, go back home or to your hotel…
Replying to @mamamusings
Heh. I did have a moment of thinking “seriously? You better be out after something like diapers.”
Replying to @parezcoydigo
Good grief.
Replying to @parezcoydigo
Indeed.
RT @MLAconvention: The 1 Nov deadline to apply for travel grants for #MLA13 has been extended to 5 Nov, courtesy of #Sandy.
Either my building is swaying or I’m more nervous than I thought.
Replying to @ernestopriego
Thanks, Ernesto!
Replying to @drkassorla
Truly. Just a bit unnerving, despite the good design.
Replying to @savasavasava
Backatcha! Henry & Alice seem unperturbed, though curious.
Replying to @savasavasava
On and off, yes. They’re pacing around a little, but about to settle back in, I think.
Replying to @katinalynn
16. It’s exciting up here.
Replying to @katinalynn
Ugh. I hope you guys are safely away from the sludge!
Power out in Murray Hill.
A couple of years ago my mother gave me a rechargeable battery phone charger and an LED camping lantern. I am sooooo grateful.
Which is to say: no power, erratic cell. Water ok for now. Safe on the 16th floor but not going anywhere for a while. Hope you are all well.
Replying to @wynkenhimself
FORGOT TO GRIND BEANS STOP. SEND RESCUE STOP.
Replying to @wynkenhimself
Srsly, am drinking tea. All is well.
Replying to @rgfeal
I'm buying them for everyone for the holidays this year.
Replying to @savasavasava
Yup. Went down in a blinding flash a little before 9pm. Nothing since. Hoping I can hold out here until elevators are back. :)
Sigh. @ConEdison saying power back in BK & Manhattan w/in 4 days. Better than it could be, but not ideal.
RT @MTAInsider: The MTA will restore limited bus service today at 5pm, with more service coming tomorrow. Fares will be waived for the t ...
Replying to @wynkenhimself
Temp is ok, thankfully. We'll see how it goes, I guess!
Water now out. Packing up to head to my sister's. Happy to have local family with power willing to receive my cranky unshowered self!
Replying to @savasavasava
Am going to leave them lots of food & water; I'll come back & brave the giant StairMaster as needed :)
Okay, am settled in at my wonderful sister’s, with hot and cold running internet. Sending hopes that the rest of you are safe & comfortable.
Replying to @meganeabbott
Me too! I take it you came through okay?
Replying to @mmwwah
Nope. There are few cabs, all occupied. I walked, carrying 3 bags, 40+ blocks. My exercise for the day!
So happy that my calendar app has continued to notify me all day of meetings it is very concerned are just about to start!
Replying to @stephharves
I had a little bit of very intermittent reception at home. Better reception here. Lots of towers w/o power downtown, I think.
Replying to @stephharves
How are you guys? I’m glad you’ve been able to charge devices, but the no water thing is no fun.
Replying to @stephharves
No kidding. Might be worth a trip to an NYSC north of 42nd?
Replying to @brendabethman, @katinalynn and @rgfeal
Alas, it’s looking like 4 days before power returns. I’m safe at my sister’s, though. Thanks for asking!
Replying to @mkgold
Sending you guys good power-returning vibes. Take care!
Got an extremely good night’s sleep at my sister’s. The lights are on, the coffee is made, the kids upstairs are pounding on the ceiling…+
One could almost begin to believe that nothing has happened. Except that I’m at my sister’s, with a growing pile of meetings to reschedule.
Replying to @mmwwah
This is a bigger worry than it must sound to you. Without those meetings, a massive project with an impending deadline stalls.
Replying to @mmwwah
And looking at my Nov. travel itinerary, rescheduling becomes very hard. So it’s not just missing meetings, it’s the ripple effect.
Replying to @mmwwah
Ah, got it. Yes, it is a very different order of worry from yesterday! We’ll get moving forward again, I’m sure. But looking at +
Replying to @mmwwah
the pix of the Bowling Green subway station \(across the street from our office, and the station I come into\) has me mildly freaked.
Ok, here I am, with power, internet, and time. Let’s get some stuff done! I need to… no, that server is down. How about… no, that one too.
Replying to @sleonchnm
Woo hoo! Congratulations!
Replying to @annehelen
I’m kinda digging it myself. So much better than having to do the window pop-out thing to see your inbox.
Replying to @jmittell and @annehelen
Try hard-refreshing your Gmail tab. That made it pop up for me.
Having a very hard time not thinking Beavis & Butthead thoughts every time I look at the ConEd URL. Probably I’m just punchy.
Replying to @annehelen and @jmittell
My word. Working on two email messages at once! What will they think of next?
Replying to @wynkenhimself
W00t! Celebrate all you like; I will when mine is back!