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A parting shot to Namron and Ansteorra
I quit. I no longer want to be a part of an organization that promotes those who put a hobby before their real life, rather than those who do the opposite. I’m tired of people who achieve both SCA and … Continue reading
Gaming and the “responsible parent”
A friend has recommended I get Grand Theft Auto IV. They pointed out the rave reviews it’s received, and how the gameplay blows away any other game out there. I’ve heard about the other titles in the GTA series, so … Continue reading
Barefoot
When I was a kid, I loved walking everywhere barefoot. I’d wander my grandfather’s farm, go through the fields and the woods, all barefoot. Now I find I need at least something on my feet even at home in order … Continue reading
She started it all.
Paulina, our Nanday Conure, passed away today. She’s the one that started our love affair with birds. We acquired Paulina after the death of a friend in September of 2001. Our friend’s husband didn’t want to deal with “that noisy … Continue reading
Pwnd
We have an XBox 360 now, and my son has discovered the joys of Halo 3. Unfortunately he’s been enjoying it a bit too much. I’ve had to ban the use of the pseudo-word “pwnd” in our house because he … Continue reading
Winkies woke me up.
I have my clock radio tuned to KCSC 90.1 FM in Oklahoma City. KCSC is a public radio station that broadcasts classical music, something I find more relaxing to wake up to than the pedantic and/or vulgar banter that passes … Continue reading
The joy (ORLY?) of hot water
I just finished installing a hot water dispenser on our sink. My wife had been wanting one since we moved into the house over three years ago, but we could never find one that was 1) affordable, or 2) in-stock. … Continue reading