I'm still here, so a few updates:
I am back gainfully employed. My last day on my previous job was June 3 and I started my new gig on July 26. All things considered that is a fairly short interval. I had planned to shift towards contract consulting, but my expertise was fairly niche, and I could see that career focus could have as much down time as not. The interregnum told me that I am not quite ready for significant down time. So, I'm back on the W-2 train for a few more years. This job is a pretty big departure from my career path, but it should be interesting and I really like the people I work with.
Additionally, we added a new member to the family here. Normally, this wouldn't be noteworthy for a sports card blog, but we have been keeping track since San Jose Fuji threw down the gauntlet regarding non-card collections so many years ago. Anyways, back in January of 2021, a feral tom cat started coming around the farm. He was wild as a March hare and wouldn't let us anywhere near him. We kept food out for him and monitored his comings and goings with a game camera. Slowly, over time, he began to trust us and this January, a full year after he started visiting, I was able to pet him for the first time. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and he was obviously sick. So, we got him off to the vet. He was diagnosed with bobcat fever, an often-deadly tick-borne illness. His recovery included me having to give him medicine, which means he was confined to my home office/card room. As you might expect, he is now a house cat. So, meet Chester:
Anyways, having saved up for a potentially lengthy job search, the quick return to the workforce left me some funds for hobby spending. So, yesterday I went to a card show. I've gone to card shows in the past year, but those were always more focused. Yesterday, I went with a desire to make some progress on sets, but also to engage in a little whimsy and pick up a few things that aren't natural fits to how I collect.
I intend to get back blogging again, particularly focusing on a series of posts about my signed 1960 and 1961 Fleer collection. But, until I get my rear in gear, here is a sample of what I got yesterday.
What I am listening to: Cross Bones Style by Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit (Amanda Shires on lead vocals and fiddle)
Very nice Snider, I need to get my butt in gear on finishing the '55 Topps Dodgers ... my sister-in-law took in a feral cat years ago. Always interesting to see the transition to house cat. You'd never know.
ReplyDeleteA. Congratulations on the new job! Work is so much nicer when you really like the people you work with.
ReplyDeleteB. Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Very cool that you open your doors to Chester, gave him a home, and nursed him back to good health.
C. Nice Snider! The 1955 Topps set has slowly been growing on me over the past few years.
It's possible to gain the trust of most animals, you just have to be willing to put in the time. Good on you for being willing to do so :)
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