Anyone ever order anything from Amazon and receive two of the item by mistake?? Last week, I ordered a "portable laptop desk" (I think everyone here is smart enough to figure out what that is), and yesterday, UPS delivers two packages, two different size boxes. At first, I thought the "desk" might come in two pieces, but after opening both of them, it was obvious they'd sent me two of the same … [Read more...]
Archives for June 23, 2015
Death of James Horner
June 23, 2015 By
I think I was introduced to James Horner's film music in the early '80s with Gorky Park. This URL is the End Title of Star Trek, Wrath of Khan - and it truly is a very beautiful pice of music. You should listen to it, if you have time. Rest in peace, James Horner. You will be greatly missed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFheKByY908&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...]
Mid Term for Summer Session
June 23, 2015 By
School-wise: As mentioned last week, I had my mid-term exam (for "Object Oriented Software Analysis and Design" - which is always a mouthful to say) a week ago. I don't do well on tests, I blank out, I don't study as much as I should before taking the thing, I can't remember "crap", and did I mention, I get exam taker's/writer's block?? Well, after taking it last week, I guesstimated I would be … [Read more...]
Book: The Martian
June 23, 2015 By
The Martian quotes I can’t wait till I have grandchildren. “When I was younger, I had to walk to the rim of a crater. Uphill! In an EVA suit! On Mars, ya little shit! Ya hear me? Mars! Lol. After I board <something>, before talking to NASA, I will take control of a craft in international waters without permission. That makes me a pirate! A space pirate! Lol Message reads: ‘Houston, be … [Read more...]
