I'm used to the 12-hour days. I'm not tired at work, and I'm not bored. It's challenging - but not overly so - to my organizational and communication skills.

The thing is, I only have so much time outside the job, and I can either spend it copying, pasting, and cross-posting, OR I can spend it WRITING.

I've chosen the former three out of habit for a long time.

Now I'm choosing the latter.

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1 Go!!!! You'll be even more famous and I can see you are my grandpappy

Posted by: vw bug at September 25, 2007 07:55 AM (FPOeI)

2 Good on ya! Looking forward to it.

Posted by: Joan of Argghh! at September 25, 2007 05:20 PM (8F+iI)

3 .... good for you, Harv...... and hey, good luck with the offline writing.... trust me, it is MUCH better than copying and pasting and linking..... .... we've all got a bit of creativity in us that needs to be seen in a solid form.... so to speak..... and offline writing is the best way to give our creativity a better chance at working itself out.....

Posted by: Eric at September 25, 2007 08:10 PM (g02Hg)

4 So, do you think Penthouse will print any of your "writings?"

Posted by: Ogre at September 26, 2007 05:34 AM (oifEm)

5 Most excellent! I come here to see you, not the bills.

Posted by: Roses at September 27, 2007 07:26 AM (6KPV+)

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So, I've been working about 12 hour days for the last few weeks, plus toss in about 45 minutes (each way) commute time.

I'm exhausted all week, and it takes me half the weekend to feel human enough to even start doing any blogging, and by then, it's Sunday, and it's time to get ready for work on Monday.

I need a break.

So for starters, I'm cutting out the recycling, the copycatting, and the cross-posting at Bad Example.

No more Graffiti Currency - it's all in the archives anyway.

No more Dirty Minds Quiz - that's just typing somebody else's words from a page, which feels tedious.

No more cross-posting from IMAO - you want political humor, you know where to go. And I've heard that some load-time issues got fixed, so you don't have to wait an entire day for the front page to show up.

I *am* keeping the Daily Love Notes (for now) because I still have 3 more months worth written. Don't know if I'm continuing it next year or not.

The rest will be... whatever I'm in the mood to write.

Or not, as the case may be.

We'll see what happens.

PS Not saying I'll NEVER post in the above categories again, just saying they won't be daily features any more, because doing them daily has become not-fun.

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1 Can so understand. Glad you are keeping the love notes (for now anyway). They always, always, make me feel good to read them. Take care and don't overwork yourself.

Posted by: Tink at September 24, 2007 08:21 AM (ZW8U5)

2 Hey, aren't you supposed to be at work right now?

Posted by: Ogre at September 24, 2007 08:26 AM (oifEm)

3 As this has been my husband's work schedule for the past 25 years, may I make a suggestion - take it or leave it as you will. Take a walk daily (with TNT if at all possible!). At least a mile - 2 if you can manage it. If you can do it, walk at night (about an hour after eating at least) because it is really relaxing before going to bed and it helps the digestion tremendously after eating dinner late. If it's not lightning or temp is above -5... get out there! It really will help with such a schedule. Beloved husband and I walk at night (yeah we take sticks with us although we've never seen wildlife - even when we lived in the land of drive-by shootings we never saw wildlife *grin*) usually around 9 or 9:30pm (yes he gets home late enough that we eat anywhere between 7:30 and 9pm). Sometimes we both feel just beat to a pulp. Then we walk... and by the time we get home, we feel so much better it's amazing. It's also a great time for us to talk about stuff. Hang in there Harvey, you're still becoming accustomed to a new routine - that takes quite a bit of time.

Posted by: Teresa at September 24, 2007 09:18 AM (rVIv9)

4 You'll find a new routine, until then, just go along with what is comfortable. On an unrelated note...Damn you Harvey! Ever since your B'day post I've been going through the archives of that Sinfest comic strip. On dialup.

Posted by: Peter at September 24, 2007 11:01 AM (AiJXe)

5 It is more important you do what you need to do for you.

Posted by: Contagion at September 24, 2007 01:57 PM (QQZMi)

6 Long time reader but I think this may be the first time I've commented. I understand the need to write less often, I work 12 hour shifts as well and having free time is few and far between. If it matters ) I miss your "little known facts" about certain states or places. Just thought I'd pop in. Hope you get some much needed rest.

Posted by: Dawn at September 24, 2007 06:39 PM (ozt2j)

7 I feel your pain, 50-60 hour work week was why I quit my last job, I put up with "we'll get you some help out there" for 2 months. I guess It comes down to "are you happy doing It" or Is your mind going to snap like a twig one morning In a hail of gun fire??........... I think I'll start watching the local news more for awhile

Posted by: blogless brother at September 24, 2007 08:29 PM (Y5e8B)

8 WHA? WHA? you are just going through one of those blog crises you speak of. You will get used to the schedule soon....I promise!!

Posted by: armywifetoddlermom at September 24, 2007 10:59 PM (otZU/)

9 We'll still respect you in the morning . . . *wink*

Posted by: oddybobo at September 25, 2007 07:20 AM (mZfwW)

10 Bout time. We'll follow; you don't have to cut and paste and go through the motions for us.

Posted by: pam at September 25, 2007 10:11 AM (l6NIn)

11 Harvey, I can't wait to see more writing. I think a lot of us are experiencing stress for some reason this season. Take care, take it easy, and I'll have a cocktail on your behalf.

Posted by: wRitErsbLock at September 29, 2007 01:23 PM (0Pi1o)

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(click to enlarge)

Just wanted to show off some of my presents.

First, those who gave me exactly what I wanted:

Richmond of One for the Road who actually brought me a voluminous set of boobs covered in frosting, which I enjoyed nibbling on. It's the GOOD frosting too. The kind with so much sugar it makes your head buzz. I *love* that stuff.

Lynn of Violins & Starships who gave me something artistic AND indecent.

Pam of Pamibe whose motto is apparently "go big or go home".

Bloggranddaughter Ktreva of The Reality Ranch found a picture of that bra I designed.

Bloggranddaughter Mrs. Who of House of Zathras does a little 80's retro.

Blogstump Contagion of Miasmatic Review offers flashing footballs and a football fan.

Bloggranddaughter VW bug of One Happy Dog Speaks went dress shopping.

Bloggreatgranddaughter Tink of Tink's Tribulations combines Polish women, water, and a glass shower stall. Now THAT'S a recipe for fun [Hat tip to Pan].

Speaking of showers, Leslie of Leslie's Omnibus has a faucet upgrade.

Rachel of Pereiraville shows off some body paint. Hope it's edible.
Oh, and a cheery little birthday ditty, too.

Blogdaughter Teresa of Technicalities has a picture that makes me wonder how to spell that sound I make when I shove my face between a pair of boobs and shake my head back and forth rapidly.

Blogdaughter Machelle of Quality Weenie has a shot of a woman who may shop for shoes, but never gets to enjoy them afterwards.

Blogdaughter Oddybobo has a shot of the woman who did more in the 90's to revive leather fetishism than any other human being.

Bloggreatgrandson Spurs of Pull My Finger apparently thinks I smell bad, because he left me some cologne.

Blogdaughter Michele of Letters From New York City offers boobs for a cause.

Roses of ACK! THBBBT! has a couple... um... what was I talking about?

Blogson GEBIV of There's One, Only! was too shy to post an interesting video on the virtues of Nissan's vehicle construction. Fortunately, shyness is not one of my vices.

Sandor (formerly of The Zoo and creator of the Blogosphere Political Compass Project) bought me a Great Scotch (per the Amazon donation list) and asked me to spend it on beer. Guess that means I should buy Guinness with it.

Blogdaughter/niece Sarah of That's Not Very Nice! is a little "fuzzy" on the concept of how to properly fill a bra.

Susie of Practial Penumbra - who I understand a lot better, now that I'm working 12-hour days.

Frank J of IMAO who - in a very un-Stan-Lee-like moment, revealed my secret identity.

My co-worker Yvonne - who doesn't know about this blog - had the bad timing to ask me when my birthday was on Thursday. It was a direct question, so I couldn't lie. Anyway, she bought me this Homer Simpson birthday balloon, even though she's only known me for about 2 weeks:

Blogdaughter Skippy of Boudicca's Voice.

The apparently blogless Temujin.

Blogdaughter Tammi of Tammi's World who was boob-blocked by her work computer.

The apparently blogless Fast Eddie - same story.

Blogson Peter of Shakey Pete's Shootin' Shack, who foolishly assumed that boobs have an expiration date.

Phelps of The Everlasting Phelps mocked my age, but I think he's just bitter because I told him to get off my lawn.

Blogson That 1 Guy of Drunken Wisdom, who somehow thought that Faith No More had something to do with breasts.

Jerry of Back Home Again.

Supergurl

_Jon of We Swear:

"ass"

KT Cat of The Scratching Post:

"On this day, we celebrate wildly for without your birth our lives would be as cold, dead ashes in a gutter filled with rotting leaves and some other gunky stuff that has worms swimming in it if you look at it under a microscope.

With you, there's not so many of those wormy doodads."

And finally finally, this cartoon has nothing to do with my birthday, but it kinda describes what it was like putting this post together.

Just wanted to thank everyone who participated. This is what makes getting older worth it.

NOTE: If I missed your contribution or there's a typo or screwed up permalink, just give a holler in the comments.

UPDATE 1:15 PM - Blogson Mike the Marine of From the Halls to the Shores threw a Guinness & ran away.

UPDATE 9 PM - T1G tries again, does better.

UPDATE 9-16-07 - Joan of Primordial Slack offers the firmest boobs I've ever seen.

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1 I did mention that I wouldn't play along, but I would wish you a happy birthday... and that FNM song does do that. By the way... I think I found one of your kinfolk.

Posted by: That 1 Guy at September 15, 2007 07:52 PM (AwUi+)

2 Actually, my OTHER birthday wish for you? Is that the balloon your co-worker gave you "sings" and that it lasts at LEAST as long as that one you brought to OgFest.... I'm just sayin'..... :-)

Posted by: Tammi at September 15, 2007 09:25 PM (dnmhS)

3 Looks like your birthday was an absolute blast!! I'm so glad you had fun with all of your boobage.

Posted by: Richmond at September 16, 2007 11:55 AM (3Lz+V)

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My birthday is September 14th. I'll be turning 41.

On Friday, I will have a post up that you can link to to help me celebrate.

This year's theme... Boobs.

Specifically adult human female breasts.

Pictures, videos, discussions, jokes, games, anecdotes... whatever.

Post something, then leave a link in the comments (or e-mail it to me at harvolson-at-gmail.com) and I'll post a big round-up of your thoughtful gifts on Saturday.

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1 you mean, you want a picture of rudy giuliani? He's the biggest BOOB I know! BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (did I say that?) *runs away*

Posted by: Chuck @ Detroit Populist Times at September 10, 2007 08:53 AM (buCns)

2 Oh Chuck, ROFLMAO. Well Harv, I think Pan would be most upset if I sent you a picture of mine, but I'll do a looksy and see what I can find for you.

Posted by: Tink at September 10, 2007 09:36 AM (ZW8U5)

3 I have a feeling I know someone who can help me with this project.

Posted by: Richmond at September 10, 2007 10:10 AM (MLcaQ)

4 And how is this request different from other years??? *grin*

Posted by: Teresa at September 10, 2007 11:36 AM (rVIv9)

5 What'da ya mean... adult human female breasts... geeze, you think we would give you something else??? ;-)

Posted by: vw bug at September 10, 2007 01:39 PM (FPOeI)

6 Now there is a gift I'll enjoy shopping for.

Posted by: Contagion at September 10, 2007 04:46 PM (loeSs)

7 Harvey...asking for Boobs for his birthday....THERE'S a shocker!

Posted by: ktreva at September 10, 2007 05:45 PM (loeSs)

8 Contagion: Just what Harvey wants... something with your fingerprints all over it! ::rolls eyes::

Posted by: Roses at September 10, 2007 08:47 PM (6KPV+)

9 You forgot to include attractive... someone could be sending you the Krispy Kreme calendar.

Posted by: ChrisA at September 11, 2007 02:43 AM (TnrKn)

10 haha... I like how you posted a very specific definition of "boobs". At least it's always easy to find a gift you'll like. I already have one picked out but I'll wait until Friday.

Posted by: Lynn at September 13, 2007 12:50 PM (x/oXH)

11 happy birthday

Posted by: wRitErsbLock at September 14, 2007 07:32 AM (+MvHD)

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That's right. 50 freakin' hours at work during this 4-day week.

Looks like the trend may continue for a while, so weekends will probably be the only times I can keep in touch.

If you don't hear from me Monday thru Friday, don't take it personally.

UPDATE 11PM - I'd like to clarify that I'm not complaining. The fact is, my supervisor puts in at least an hour more per day than I do, and sometimes more.

Not only does he have the same 45 minute (one way) commute time I do, and he has a wife like I do, he also has a kid like I don't.

Makes it really hard to feel sorry for myself when I'm watching the guy work his guts out like that.

If he's not gonna whine about it, I'm not gonna either.

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1 Welcome to my world for the last decade or so. Now try it on 4 or less hours of sleep a night.

Posted by: Graumagus at September 08, 2007 07:26 PM (0q2cX)

2 Please tell me you're not on salary!

Posted by: Susie at September 08, 2007 10:43 PM (+wF4P)

3 I'm with Susie. Not salary I hope. Pan is and he works 50-60 hour weeks. Burns me up.

Posted by: Tink at September 08, 2007 11:38 PM (ZW8U5)

4 Nope, I'm hourly. I didn't know it was possible to put that many digits on a paycheck :-)

Posted by: Harvey at September 09, 2007 08:21 AM (L7a63)

5 Well the pay check should be nice. Maybe now we can actually get you out with us one night for some fun... well as much fun as I'm allowed to have anymore.

Posted by: Contagion at September 09, 2007 08:47 AM (loeSs)

6 Do you get overtime after 40 hours? My husband works 60+ hours a week on salary... it's a nice salary, but there it is. His job requires it (always has - even at the last job where the minimum expectation was 50 hours a week), and we have the joy of late evening conference calls to Japan to make life even more fun. Plus he just got some extra work - which is good... but I'm guessing dinner will start being even later in the evening than 8pm. Heh. I'm not complaining either - he's working and he really does need to work! While I loved having him home for nearly 2 years with the last layoff - that did nothing for his state of mind. :-) Busy beats the alternative.

Posted by: Teresa at September 09, 2007 10:01 AM (rVIv9)

7 Mwhahahahah! Soon you will fall into the OT trap... Where suddenly working only 40 hours a week is a "short" check

Posted by: Graumagus at September 09, 2007 01:39 PM (0q2cX)

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