I'm getting involved!

Being a good citizen, I follow the City of Santa Clara on Twitter. Just now they posted openings for seats on several commissions. These are volunteer spots that do the fiddly bits. I just emailed the city clerk for information on applying for one of the two open seats on this one:

The 7 member Historical & Landmarks Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to historical places and landmarks. This Commission provides advice on the names and renaming of streets, museums and the establishment thereof in the City, and the marking and preservation of historical landmarks and places.

I figure that it will be at least moderately interesting, give me something to do, and look good on my resume when I'm ready to go back to work someday.

Hell, if I really like I might run for the City Council!

Writer's Block: B.Y.O.B. Holidays

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I honestly don't have a list this year. Things are so tight for everyone that we've been formally absolved of our obligation to buy things for the nieces, and I'm feeling bad enough about that.

If I were to ask for one thing it would be two left-field bleacher tickets to the June 2nd game between the Giants and the Chicago Cubs. It's their Turn Back the Century game, with both teams dressed in the 1912 uniforms.

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