I’m living in the future

One of my molars was almost all filling on the top, so a crown was required. Instead of ordering out, the dentist just did a 3d scan of my teeth and made…

Is nothing more entertaining than irony?

Last night some enterprising spammer started sending mail to a distribution list (DL) at Microsoft. Normally this wouldn't be an issue since most DLs don't accept mail from addresses outside the company.…

I made a box!

Exciting stuff, right? It's my prototype for my new office built-ins. Now I'm ready for the real thing, just needs to be a bit bigger. I have the layout all planned out…

Friday, Friday, Roly Poly Friday

I think the world really needs a mashup of Rebecca Black's Friday and Barnes and Barnes's Fish Heads. Look me in the eye and tell me you're not singing it to yourself…

Thanks a lot AT&T

It seems that whenever cell phone provider customer satisfaction reports comes out, AT&T rates at or near the bottom of the heap. The thing is, I've actually had very few complaints about…

Yay, a ceiling!

Well, part of a ceiling. What started out as a simple matter of pulling up some carpet and scrapping off a popcorn ceiling exploded into months of demolition and reconstruction on my…

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