Tag: Personal

Theresa and I were playing miniature golf and we had a group in front of us. A small child, 2 or 3ish, was running around the bridge, tossing leaves into the water as kids do. The mother yells to the child, “Kobe, Kobe Bryant, you come over here now!” Moral of the story – Name… Continue reading Dumb things parents do

Hey this new google calculator rocks! I went to the form and entered in “4 ounces in cups” and it gave “0.5 cups” Whoot! A cook’s dream. Ok well if i knew how to cook, I’d have known that.

Yes, I finally signed up for Netflix. For $20 a month you get a selection of around 30,000+ DVDs. You choose what you want and they mail it to you, in 2 days. You can have 3 DVDs for as long as you like. When you send one back in the pre-paid envelope, the next… Continue reading I’m a flixer!

Check this candidate out for CA Governor: Georgy for Gov Smart, Geeky and Cute!

Both Shaolin Soccer and Jason vs. Freddie open this weekend! Casablanca, take a back seat, it’s crappy-gotta-see-train-wreck weekend!

November 10 is the current for when my braces come off! So excited!

Gregory Hines passed away today – too damn early. I saw him perform with Herbie Hancock at the Apple Masters night during a WWDC a few years ago – it was incredible! I’ll never forget the dance, the passion nor the creativity he gave us all.

I just finished moving 4 cu yards of bark dust around my garden. Was great exercise but am I ever sore, haha. I posted some pictures.

Dick Rutan, known for his brilliantly engineered aircraft, is building a commercially available manned spacecraft. Information can be found here and be sure to check out this photo of a test flight in the Mojave desert. Originally seen at Boing Boing

You should be dating a Leo. 23 July – 22 August This mate is honest and loyal, with a sunnydisposition. Though this lion has the tendencyto be arrogant, sulky or smug, he/she isunrestrained in bed. What Zodiac Sign Are You Attracted To? brought to you by Quizilla

Small steps, but I’ve taken them. I’m ready to be ready. Now the process is proactively healthy myself from the inside out. The journey is long, life long, but I am on my way. If I act weird in the next few weeks, blame my doc. LOL

Yes, I have seen Pirates of the Caribbean three times. Yes, it is moving up to one of the top fav movies for me. Of course, I am a Disneyland nut, so this is not too hard to imagine. Has anyone else noticed an audio-animatronic in the opening shot in Tortuga, up on the balcony?… Continue reading Thar be pirates in these waters

Heyyyy if you are on friendster, and are my friend (heh) drop me an email so I can add you, please.

‘Nuff said

I hired a handyman to install my Sears Kenmore Air Conditioner (good thing too, just as I expected, was a goofy fit) He is cutting weatherproofing to seal off what the plenums did not (what a joke, gaps everywhere) and then I am going to silicone seal it up and paint it. Already the temp… Continue reading I have AC!

Of all people to get music rights, it had to be Michael Jackson! Read this statement! Jackston Comment on new laws

My contract has been extended, so I am gainfully employed for at least 6 months. Good news in hard times. Smalltalk is so much fun!

I’ve posted some pictures from my trip to Europe. None of me, but I did take them! Europe is fascinating and I cannot wait to return and have more time to explore the counties here.

This article talks about a recent test run that left a 40cm hole in a shuttle carbon panel from a chunk of foam. The “smoking gun” seems to confirm that this is what doomed Columbia.

Goodnight, Barry. You were a wonderful influence on me. Will miss you sorely. Barry White, the amazing singer of love and respect, passed away today.