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Interesting day at the office - one of those infamous '9:00' meetings for all to attend. The message this time was that the division is up for sale, estimated to happen some time during the next 6-12 months. Lots of questions about what this might mean, but pretty clear that about 1500 jobs are likely affected, including mine. As you might imagine, lots of interest in what it means for each of those jobs, so not a lot got done today.

The market is happy about this, since the division is rather different from the rest of the company, and the move is viewed as a good one for the new CEO. Many of us are not surprised, but it's still hard news.

Not much else to report on today. N. found some info about phone plans, so we might be able to switch to something more economical overall (I still don't have a cell phone!). First day back at school for the others after their spring break. Beautifully sunny day. Still trying to write a poem or two most days. May spend some time with the new digital camera this evening...

P.S. just ran out to the car to put the new insurance certificate in it and saw a small white pickup parked just down the street with a ladder hanging out the back and a bumper sticker that reads "Why worry? - God's in control." Nice to see.