Year: 2011

24 posts

Internets is kerbusted

Well, not just the wonderful system of pipes... no TV or phone either. Since we get all our digital from Comcast, in addition to no you tube, there's no boob tube. And…

Listen to Grammy

Chacho Puebla engaged in a little thought experiment, wondering "what kind of advice will I give to my grandkids". Not content to be all deep and brainy on his own, he proceeded…

Advertising 101

Pursue a degree in psychology, learn why pictures of unhappy people don't really help you sell a product.  

Burgers the size of your head

Trina, Paula and I had lunch at XXX Drive-in today and I made the mistake of ordering the XXX Burger. I think I should have read more carefully. I managed to get…

Fountain? Smoke machine?

While shopping for gravel and pavers we came across this cool fountain that generates fog and traps it under a dome of flowing water. Fountain Video We didn't bother asking for a…

The best spot on the beach

Looking for just the right place to stretch out and relax? Make sure you arrive early so you can pick out the most comfortable photographer. Charlie and the seal

That sounds delicious…

... what’s in the sauce? Oh yes sir, that’s an excellent choice. For our sauce we use only the finest, organic, free-range maître d’s.

Barber anxiety

Are you always nervous that your new haircut isn't going to turn out okay? We've got your back.

Bellevue Art Fair 2011

We had a wonderful time at the Bellevue art fair this weekend, wandering around checking out art, eating cheese steak sandwiches and people watching. Leg warmers on a grand scale Every year…

Home invader

We’re not really sure how… but this little character made it into our guest bedroom this weekend. It didn’t seem to mind being evicted.

P-1000

The P-1000 is a polymimetic meat-form sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor. You can shoot it, burn it… you can even try to grind it up. It will reform. It's…

Idle

Off-site backup for WHS

This past long weekend I finally got my act together and secured my home data. Paula reminded me how much of our life is now digital and what would happen if [insert…

Monkey Trap

I brought some homemade gorp to work in a jar... a jar that is just the right size to catch a Reeves. Ook ook.