Lincoln City, Oregon, Summer 2008
 Happiness is running barefoot along the edge of the surf with a good friend. |
September 2nd, 2008|
…back after technical difficulties
My incredibly lame former webhosting service (BGFweb) is evidently on autopilot. The system suspended my account without warning, ignoring the fact that I’m paid through November (with receipts to prove it). Numerous emails and phone calls went unanswered for days. I don’t think there’s anyone running the ship; I should’ve suspected when I saw there were no posts on the BGF BBS dated later than Feb 17. Argh.
July 27th, 2008|
This is how I roll (semi-frequently, at least)
| Perk of the year: When Microsoft rolled out the Connector express bus service last fall to whisk employees to and from the mothership, it was an instant hit. And what’s not to love?: 1) saves gas, 2) cuts down on traffic, 3) on-board WiFi, and 4) they actually look pretty damn cool. So a few days a week, I jump aboard, wind down, crank the tunes, and write the occasional post (like this one). |
July 10th, 2008|
Human mirror: twins on a train
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Great prank - the jokesters at Improv Everywhere corraled a horde of identical twins for some fun during the rush hour commute. The pictures and video say it all - enjoy. |
July 9th, 2008|
Where I got my dorky sense of humor, Part Two
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George Carlin R.I.P: I was thirteen the first time I heard the infamous “Seven words you can’t say on TV”, and have been warped since. The ultimate anti-establishment comic genius didn’t go stale with age; in some ways he actually got better. Check out Class Clown or You Are all Diseased for some quintessential Carlin. |
June 26th, 2008|
Speed Kills
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Bummer - I missed seeing an encore of Speed Racer before its run ended at the IMAX theater. Yes, encore. I haven’t been this dazzled by cornea-melting goodness since my first viewing of Tron back in the day. That’s saying a lot considering how jaded we’ve become about digital effects. Forgive the ultra-thin plot; it’s more a motion ride with dialogue. Go! |
June 3rd, 2008|
flickr business card photoset
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Here’s some instant inspiration for your viewing pleasure: You’re sure to find a favorite (or two) among this ever-evolving collection of bizcard designs from all over. |
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February 24th, 2008|
Snow Day Fun: Yuki vs Bill G.
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Last Monday, we received some unexpected snowy goodness across the Northwest. w00t! To commemorate his last year as full-time Chief Scientist at Microsoft, We built a snowman in the likeness of Bill Gates. Playing the part of the hipster Mac guy was our very own Yuki the pug, who was at once both thrilled and confused by the sudden arrival of our hastily realized special guest. |
February 4th, 2008|
Achieving Harmony
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What took me so long? When our A/V system topped out at six remotes, it was time to spring into action. I made the mistake of trying to go cheap at first, but ultimately was reminded that you get what you pay for. My Logitech Harmony Remote fulfills the promise of what a unified remote should deliver. It learns new stuff too. Now I’m ‘tatering in style. |
November 9th, 2007|
Eat your heart out, Krispy Kreme
| On the way to Lincoln City, our son Matthew noticed the big “O”s adorning the owl’s eyes on a Hooters billboard. He asked “Do they sell donuts at Hooters?”. We paused, then both said, “um, yeah…”, to which he replied “Oh, man, I would be in heaven there!” |  |
August 22nd, 2007|
Doggy Poo: The Movie
| I promise I’m not making this up. The setup goes: “A lonely little doggy poo meets a lovely dandelion sprout. Will she explain the purpose of his life and make his dreams come true?” Here’s the trailer. Still skeptical? Queue it up and see for yourself. Or not. |  |
August 10th, 2007|
Ich bin ein Springfielder
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As Homer would say, “Woohoo!” I finally get to be a cartoon character - and a Simpson no less. One of the promo tie-ins for the new movie is an avatar creator to help you realize your inner yellow self. Also, a handful of 7-Elevens across the country have been re-skinned as full on Kwik-E-Marts, including one here in Seattle, complete with, mmm, pink glazed donuts… |
August 4th, 2007|
Something is afizz at the Science Fair
| At Matthew’s annual Science Fair, I couldn’t help but notice there were seven exhibits waxing on the awesome explosive properties of combining Coke and Mentos. Furthermore, seven more projects employed the old school method of mixing vinegar and baking soda for similar effect. Great minds think alike, I guess? |
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June 24th, 2007|
The ones that didn’t get away (for a change)
June 16th, 2007|
From Redmond to Cupertino - California here we come
June 15th, 2007|
