I went on an email deleting binge last night and, for the first time in five years, there are no items in my inbox. Zero. They’ve all been dealt with (responded to, acted upon, or deleted) appropriately. I think I’ll go outside now.
Email queue: cha-ching. Read More »
To trim expenses, I consolidated my web and email providers this week. My web provider has been good to work with, but the virtual dedicated server is much more than I need (and can afford) right now. The email provider’s been somewhat disappointing, but the account had been prepaid through Wednesday. While I was waiting
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I’m officially middle-aged today, and am feeling a lot better about this than my taste buds. On this day in… 1821, Mexico declared its independence from Spain. I know, you were thinking this was what Cinco de Mayo was all about. Actually, Cinco de Mayo commemorates General Zaragoza in the 1862 Battle of Puebla against
Several folks I know pick impressive new year’s resolutions that eventually fall apart by February, if not sooner. I don’t like specifying too many, and when I do, I’ve preferred to pick at least one thing I know I have a certainty of attaining. For example, two years ago, I resolved to give up listening
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A couple of years ago I was working on my MBA in one of the “Executive” programs, where the students work full time while attending classes full-time. The math is tricky, but essentially you get no sleep for eighteen months. Jill Bowman, then current director, wanted me to write a “Day In The Life Of”
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There’s a little known saying: when you have an electrical engineer, everything looks like it should be wired. I installed our ReplayTV and its broadband connection with a surprisingly minimal effort, though it initially didn’t start out that way.
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I’ve been flying for nearly nine years, however this was the first time I’ve done an actual BFR. Previously, I’ve met the recency requirements either through earning a new rating or participating in the Wings program. I had assumed it was going to be something with more check ride formality than a low-key brush up.
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Debbie’s dust story reminded me of my experience in learning another language, where my pile of how-to-speak books is much like her weight bench — thickly covered with dust and good intentions. But we’re going to force the issue. Next year I’m taking the family on vacation abroad
Picking up a second language (where should we vacation)? Read More »