Spiral

At a certain point, you must ask yourself whether it is sadder that I write this blog or that you read it. (Yes, you know who I'm talking to.)

But first... some science.

A mysterious spiral appeared in the skies above Norway.

Within seconds a giant spiral had covered the entire sky. Then a green-blue beam of light shot out from its centre - lasting for ten to twelve minutes before disappearing completely.

What is this? Do we have an answer already? Because "Russian missile" just doesn't feel correct. Iffin you're click-shy, the above animated gif was created from the video embedded in the article and it just doesn't look natural...

On the subject of spirals... a friend persuaded me to try to file for unemployment benefits again. I tried earlier this year but my employment history is complicated and it didn't go through and I figured I wasn't eligible. But for whatever gift-horse reason, it went through when I tried Wednesday aft.

Of course, I had to call in and speak with a claims specialist to complete the application. After 25 minutes waiting time, I got someone...

"Why have you waited over a year before claiming unemployment benefits?" she asked, wholly uninterested.

"Well," I stammered, "I've been trying hard all year to find work, in the writing field and regular office work, and I just haven't been able to find anything. So I decided to try this to help me in the short term."

[Thought, not spoken: I just didn't want to have to go on unemployment again.]

"All right," she said, blankly. "You're all set."

So, Malice is officially on the dole again.

Sorry, Obama Administration. No, I couldn't. Not this year. So I'm afraid I have to contribute to the problem. Hopefully just long enough to get straightened out. My kindest thanks and apologies.