The past couple of days haven't been very merry because we've had no heat downstairs. So we've been living upstairs in the bedroom and going out to warm places -- the mall, restaurants, the movies, etc. Today, finally, someone came to fix the heat. Turns out that the motor in the furnace had burned out. Happily, we now have a new motor and it's slowly getting warmer down here. It's hard to complain, though, after what has happened in Asia with the earthquake and tsunami. At least we HAVE a home, cold as it may be. If you want to help, here's a list of organizations that are accepting donations for the relief efforts.
I have a new project that I'm starting on for a new client. This is a state bid -- actually, it's three separate state bids for related behavioral services. Each of the three proposals will be the same with the exception of the specific services to be provided. My client doesn't want writing assistance, except perhaps for minor editing. Instead, he wants me to organize and format each proposal, ensure that all requirements are addressed, help fill in about a zillion forms, and possibly assemble and submit all three proposals. He doesn't want to have to deal with these types of administrative details so that he can concentrate on his writing. Fine with me. Except of course, these solicitations were released back in October. It is now the end of December and he's just getting started. All three bids are due in mid-January.
Why, oh why do clients wait until the last minute?
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