Author Archives: erewhon

Flash: Apple vs Adobe

Honestly, I am not the biggest fan of Flash. 90% of the time I see it just used for annoying ads. It’s always killing my browser, or pegging the CPU, at least until I install Flash blockers. (Of course, it … Continue reading

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iPad

Well, last night I went by the apple store and picked up an iPad. Initial impressions are favorable. In recent months, I had thought about picking up an iPod Touch, mainly for the apps and mobile experience. Around Christmas, I … Continue reading

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Linkpost

A collection of links from my various contacts and other things I find interesting.  Citation where remembered Google Latitude Lawrence Marshall dealership closes (Hempstead TX) Where Innovation Lives by @timoreilly Selfish Adults ‘Damage Childhood’ via @MarkLittlewood via @timoreilly Danger of … Continue reading

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Losing FTW

After my dad went on disability a few years ago, I decided to take care of myself a little better, and especially to lose some weight. I got a physical for the first time in years. And I started eating … Continue reading

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Happy Chriskwanzukkahmadan

Saying “Happy Holidays” just seems so… impersonal.  So, I decided to be more specific. Initially, I just wished people Happy Chriskwanzukkah.  Now, this year, I’ve been wishing people Happy Chriskwanzukkahmadan.  Now, I think I’m missing some things.  So maybe next … Continue reading

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Baloney!

My bologna has a first name… it’s Mechanically Separated Turkey. My bologna has a second name, it’s water. Oh wait, that’s the ingredient list. But I’m intrigued. Mechanically separated turkey? That sounds deliciously… gruesome. Do they mechanically separate the turkey … Continue reading

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too smart for their own good

I hate those types that are smart, but overly literal. I remember getting into an argument with another kid when I was much younger. I think we were both in 1st grade. I caught “Fred” (not his real name; “John” … Continue reading

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I’ve been doing this too long…

You know, I don’t feel like an old timer.  And I know people who have been doing this much longer than me.  But… dang… I was looking at some other editors to use for development instead of Emacs.  (I’ve also … Continue reading

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I just don’t get people…

Your sister may have broken her elbow.  She waited to see the doctor, and fluid started accumulating.  Yet, because you also need to see the doctor for something minor, she drives you 30 miles to your (mutual) doctor (to save … Continue reading

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What I’ve been up to…

The problem I got in to with blogging, and many many other things, I guess, is I get in this state where I feel like I’m too busy to put anything down. I mean, I don’t feel like I can … Continue reading

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