Category Archives: Life

You know what I’d like?

I’d like an iPhone update to actually work, rather than bricking my fucking phone and making me spend 2-3 hours searching forums to figure out how to get it to restore. I’d also like AT&T to spend some of the … Continue reading

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Lighthouse at the End of the World

I got back from Argentina on Sunday and had a fantastic time there – even with the travel issues on the way down.. Lots of stories to share, but I thought I’d start with a photo. I flew first to … Continue reading

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I (don’t) love LA

I was in the City of Angels earlier this week and remain unimpressed.  I’m sure it didn’t help that the weather was overcast and smoggy the whole time I was there, that traffic sucked, and that I flew 5-6 hours … Continue reading

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Step away from the computer….

On an overcast Sunday I decided to follow up on the news that Outlook Express is going away and download Windows Live Mail.  What a mistake!  First off, why do so many software companies (Google, Sun, Apple, Microsoft, pretty much … Continue reading

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Why I Love New York City

Walking back from Marshall Stack  I passed a group of three people sitting around a tree on the sidewalk.  They were deep in a conversation in Russian and drinking tea from formal, brightly decorated china teacups and saucers.  All around them … Continue reading

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Memories of Akla

I was just uploading pics from my camera and I found these portraits that I took of Akla the weekend before he died.  I’m happy and sad at the same time, because he does look happy and contented sitting in … Continue reading

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Japanese culture

I’ll admit I’m torn on Japanese culture (and I realize how absurd that statement is).  I love to be in Tokyo and hope to visit the rest of Japan some time – particularly Hokkaido – and I love Japanese art … Continue reading

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Back in the Big City

Finally back at home after two whole weeks away – one week on vacation, flowing into a work meeting in New Brunswick, followed by a couple of days in CT. One thing that I noticed on my trip was how … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Akla

A very, very tough day last Wednesday as I had to make the decision to put Akla to sleep.  He was 13 1/2 years old, which is remarkable for a big dog and he had made it through at least … Continue reading

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Just gets better

So I finally got to the hotel around 930pm (rather than 7pm as planned) – cranky, tired, low blood sugar, etc. etc. This morning I get a call saying that the meeting I came down for is cancelled.  Oh well, … Continue reading

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