How many of my readers remember John Cameron Swayze? Although he had a career as a journalist, he is better known to my generation as a pitchman for Timex watches. The trademarked line "Takes a licking, but keeps on ticking" immediately brings to mind his stress tests of Timex watches in extreme environments, such as having a watch strapped to the propeller of a "cigarette boat". The watch would work flawlessly after such tests, and this made Timex a best seller among affordable mass market watches.
Recently, I decided to buy an inexpensive Timex smart watch. The watch is not that great, but for the price, I couldn't go wrong. Although I doubt it would pass any of Swayze's stress tests, it provides decent value for $50. The problem - I can't find my other watch (also a Timex, a sheer coincidence) that I use on a regular basis. Given the mess in this apartment, I can understand how it got lost. But I am annoyed at myself, as I wanted to wear it today on a date.
My date, I'll call her DWS for now, worked in a field similar to mine, and was a little more successful at it than I was. She seems down to earth, and may be a good partner for me if she is able to deal with the Marian side of me. (One can only hope.) Is it immediate chemistry? No. I just feel comfortable talking with her, and I have more than a friendly interest (to phrase it politely) in the relationship we could have. It would be nice to find out she feels the same way.
But I don't have much time to write today. I've got to get ready to go to a concert with Vicki, and I must shower and dress for the second time today. (I got sweated up replacing the carpet mat under/near my computer desk, and I want to be fresh for tonight....)
