We were looking through some old photos today, for no other reason than to see how our kids look like us. We found this image: Which makes me immediately think of being 7 or 8 and listening to the Star Wars soundtrack or Victory At Sea. Ah, memories. Unfortunately there is this picture too. How…
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Dear Adelphia – Stop making me hate you
We’ve had our differences Adelphia, and you’ve done your best to make me happy. For months I’ve been indifferently content (and by indifferent, I mean that I haven’t noticed how much you suck). Yesterday around 1pm my connection disappeared. I went to play my drums. 45 minutes later I came back to my office. I…
Read MoreThe Legend of Little Billy Tickle
As promised, here is the story I tell the kids (when not falling asleep). The Legend of Little Billy Tickle Not long ago, in a place far off from here, there was a small family that wanted peace and quiet. The Tickle family lived in a wilderness far from the glow of city lights and…
Read MoreDid I just say that out loud?
The bedtime ritual can be either incredibly easy and effortless or a battle with a relentless, excuse-laden and twisting foe (involving wrestling holds and a rock-solid exit policy). Last night Elliott asked me to tell him a story, one I made up, but that helps him settle down and sleep – “The (Imaginary) Legend of…
Read MoreHome from cre824 Chattanooga
I just got home about 15 minutes ago. Here\’s a summary. Joshua is a man among men and I’m honored to call him friend. Great time just talking, joking, walking about, eating pizza, taking pictures … I wish it could’ve been longer and I look forward to our next time together. cre824 was hit and…
Read MoreUncommon weekend
I don’t travel much, and I’m thankful. But in roughly 3 or so hours I\’ll hit I-75 South to Chattanooga TN for the CRE824 Design Conference. I believe there will be speakers and contests and people designing things in 24 hours. I’m not entirely sure, but when my friend Joshua invited, I couldn’t say no….
Read MoreUpdated some pictures
I updated some of my beard growth progress. Have I said how much I love the new camera? I’m getting much more comfortable with it, and the settings, etc. Best purchase of the year.
Read MoreWhiskerino Day 3: Morning Drips Through
Morning drips through the shutters. This is my new Whiskerino 2005 concept. Tell a story through each day. I honestly have no idea what I’ll be telling. But something will come to mind. I have over 100 days to flesh it all out. EDITI plotted the story. It has a fairy tale theme, mixed with…
Read MoreWhiskerino Day 2
Here’s my progression on the second day. Yeah. Not much. My Morrissey pose. Dapper. I’ve gotten some funny comments on my hair. This is just what it looks like when I wake up. Seriously.
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So, I shaved off my goatee and am about to embark on a hairy excursion into untamed male aggression know as the full beard. Enter Whiskerino 2005 wherein participants must grow a beard until February 28, 2006. I’m unsure if I will last that long. I’ve not grown my beard for that length of time…
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