Transcendence Tribal at Baltimore Pride 2011
Photo by Shannon Strong

Busy busy busy. Yesterday, Transcendence performed at Baltimore Pride, and it looked good! We really look gelled as a group now. Very happy with things.

Other than that, I have been putting the finishing touches on an update that will hopefully go up Wednesday evening-- I say hopefully because I will be working extra hours at the metal shop this week, as my coworker is going on vacation.

Things at home are good... big changes afoot. Jason turned in his notice at DDI last week, and as of today, his boss as still not acknowledged it. It's just as well-- right now, Jason's fielding lots of offers that look really promising. I'm really happy for him, because honestly-- he loves the work he does at DDI. He has a lot of close friends there. But when it comes down to it, it would cost a WHOLE lot more money for him to continue on with the frustrations he's been experiencing for years now*. He works so hard, often staying late into the night, travels often for them... he's the guy who steps up and pitches in and works hard for the team. And to have his boss not even acknowledge his notice after seven years of work... that kind of gives you a toothpick tip idea of some of the stuff that goes on with the management. And that's probably not going to change anytime soon. It's the reason I bailed, and that was three years ago.

The ultimate decision will be Jason's, of course, and I will support him whatever he chooses. But it's good that he doesn't feel trapped anymore. Instead, he gets to be the first domino in a long line that will fall if things carry on as they are. But it's still stressful, all this change. Cross your fingers for him, everybody!


*I call it 'asshole tax.'