It’s About Time
In recent years, I have fallen behind when it comes to technology. I usually like to buy all kinds of gadgets, but I have had to vicariously enjoy some of the neatest toys in recent years. I have no real […]
No Guitar Hero Here
I got excited when I saw the notice in the newspaper recently. The library had planned a Guitar Hero tournament. I could see it now. I finally would get my due as a Guitar Hero champion. The entire town would […]
ITEOTWAWKI: Going South
I had read a while back that Peter Buck said R.E.M. would tour through November. Since their European tour only goes through October 4, I hoped they would come back through the U.S. When they added dates in Mexico City, […]
Why I Loved “Space Chimps”
I took Bridget to the movies the other day. We didn’t have a whole lot to do over Labor Day weekend, and I didn’t have much faith that the weather would stay nice on Saturday. A quick look at the […]
My Kingdom for a Draft
I enjoy a cold beer from time to time. Anyone who knows me would not dispute that. Right now, I have two or three varieties in the fridge and a few more (birthday presents) sitting downstairs waiting to be chilled. […]
Getting into Shape
A little more than a year ago, I made a pretty big decision. I noticed that I would get up pretty early most mornings, but I didn’t really accomplish much. In the time I had before I had to shower […]
Book Review: Bandbox
I don’t know why Bandbox caught my eye at the bookstore when I was down the beach earlier this summer. I had never heard of the author, Thomas Mallon. I now know he has a pretty reputable background, but I […]
Politics Gets Saucy
Even though I will most likely vote Democrat in the presidential election this fall, I didn’t watch a second of the convention this past week. I don’t really care about all that posturing. I know where the candidates stand. I […]
New Hobo in Town
I sometimes have a hard time saying goodbye. Usually, that involves a beverage or a plate of chicken wings, but today it involves one of my favorite web sites – Hobo Trashcan. The site hasn’t completely gone away, just undergone […]