Job Interview

I have a job interview tomorrow at the Museum of Science and Industry; the position would be the Coordinator of Membership and Community Affairs. I’d be a go- between the Membership and Community Affairs departments, problem solving, event planning (fund raisers, trips for members, and assisting with board meetings), publication reading and writing. The tasks are a great mix of all the skills I’ve honed in the last several years, and a great chance to get my foot in the door in the Museum circuit of Chicago!

My temp gig is going well, but it’d be nice to be in a place with a little more security (not to mention benefits)!

So Nine A.M.- Noon, Monday send some good vibrations my way, or just cross your fingers!

It’s taken most of the folks I went to school with about six months to find a ‘real’ position after graduation—my six months is nearing a close, so I should be due to land something, but one never can tell.

Thanks gang!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thanks everyone for coming out for the 3 Kring-ing in the New Year!
We had a great time!

The first day of 2007 we struggled out of bed and spent the day with Zoppa (Mr. Krings- to you). We joined Andrew & Laura for some yummy yummy Indian food! It's always great to take Laura to the Indian (dot, not feather) areas because she gets this cute accent, she knows how to order all the food, and she eats it the right way with her right hand, sans utensil and without her left hand!

Good news! Friends & Family will be getting their holiday cards soon! We'll be mailing them when the post office opens again on Wednesday!

Rage Against the Fruitcake!

Ahh the holidays are quickly approaching. Which can only mean one thing as a member of my family . . .fruitcake season.
As a peace loving, tree hugger, I try not to use my blog for political causes, but I must take this divisive, yet firm, stand against fruitcakes.
Far too many holiday party guests have been scared away, too many nights of one too many car accidents have been caused by drunken fruitcake eaters, and do not forget that America is in midst of an obesity epidemic! Worst of all fruitcake is bad for America, this potent mix of cake, fruit, and booze could be the root of terrorism. All of these reasons and many many more are why I'm not only the proud founder of the Society for the Alternative Uses of Fruitcake (SAUF); I'm a member of the society too!

So when you get your fruitcake (and I know many of you will), I urge you (and your intestines do too) to find an Alternative use for that fruitcake. If you don't know what to do with your fruitcake, and are rightfully too afraid to eat it here are some ideas:

• Spare tires (work equally well on trailers)
• The hubby & I have found that it makes terrific body armor if you happen to walk into a gang fight.
• Really good bait for homeless folks with 'substance issues'
• A hockey puck
• A pillow for a seat - it is very comfy on your behind
• Alternative housing. Collect fruitcakes until you have enough to build a new home. It works great as insulation. Beats straw bale and cardboard construction to pieces.
• Use it to drive nails for hanging pictures when you can't find a hammer.
• Christmas tree stand. It'll hold your tree straight and not tip over.
• At your next company holiday party - Shove into the mouth of someone who talks too much.
  

Please post how you plan on alternately using your fruitcake!