I understand that I live in a northern climate, and cold weather is part of the deal. Really, I do. I just wish the forecast people would give realistic estimates. See if you can tell what’s wrong with this little forecast widget’s forecast: Notice today’s low. Notice the current temperature. Guess who’s grumping because he needs to snowblow the driveway … Read more
I realize I am the exact demographic that should play video games like crazy. When the Blizzard company’s board meets — they probably use pictures of me when they discuss ways to better market their product to computer geeks. I should be every game-producing company’s ideal target. As it turns out, I’m just not a big gamer. Bear in mind … Read more
A friend of mine suggested I try hosting with www.nearlyfreespeech.net — because instead of a set monthly rate, they charge you based on usage. Low traffic sites (like mine) would cost very little to maintain. About that time, I was starting a private website, so I gave it a go. As it turns out, I’m quite happy. Don’t get me … Read more
Look, you have a new 16×9 high definition television. I get it. So do I. There is something in us that WANTS to have every single, beautiful pixel filled with entertainment awesomeness. But here’s the deal — your 4×3 footage was never meant to be displayed like that. It’s just wrong. Picard did not have a head that fat. I’ve … Read more
See, my wife is gone for the evening. And if you recall, my desk is too tall. I’m a solution man. 🙂 Posted on Natuba
Most bloggers are pumped when famous people visit their websites. Me? This friend stops by, and I’m all a twitter. 😉
I’m not talking about epic battles, but rather which a person identifies with more. Myself, I grew up in the Star Wars era. I had action figures. I dreamed of fashioning my own light saber. I was both scared and fascinated by Darth Vader. (Actually, he scared me even more in Return of the Jedi with his helmet off, eiw) … Read more
I posted a comment over at John Scalzi’s website that piqued my curiosity enough to ask the question to everyone: * Do you love/hate/not_care_about anti-lock brakes on your vehicle? * Also, where do you currently live, and where did you live when you started driving? I ask, because I live in northern Michigan, and we have icy roads all winter. … Read more
Recent events have revealed that indeed, the UCF, an organization I belong to, is in fact a secret group of Navel enforcers. The timing for discovery isn’t ideal, but nonetheless here’s my reveal video:
HP sent me one of their Mini-Note’s to review, even after the video I put up 2 weeks ago. I was impressed with how they handled themselves, and I was equally impressed with the laptop. Check it out: