My internet connection seems to be totally off since late Thursday night - sucks big time - rebooted modem, router and PC a dozen times without success - crappy Charter ISP. I finally break down at 9pm by calling Charter, with the female robot voice walking me thru what I've been doing most of the day, finally "she" throws her hands up in the air and gives up, forwarding me to a live "agent", who … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Lailah and photography
June 26, 2015 By
I know some of you are waiting for a Lailah story - I've gotten many, many emails from her fans overnight, asking for an updated status since she was babysitting me yesterday. You guys are such an impatient bunch of people, so here it is: We're at the water park yesterday at lunchtime, in Beautiful Downtown Apple Valley, having some fun with each other. I've been leaving the "good" camera at home … [Read more...]
Picking up Lailah today!
June 25, 2015 By
Got the girl today, in a few mins, got the girl today, the one that gives me joy, and hope, and puts so much fun into my life. Got the girl today - I'm supposed to be finishing up some stuff before leaving to get her, but I just had to shout this out to my small world of friends. Lailah - you rock! [gotta go now, I'm late, late, late for a very important date!] … [Read more...]
Conversation with Lailah
June 25, 2015 By
GPB: "I love you, Silly Girl" Little Girl: "I love you, Silly GranPa" GPB: "Well, I love you, Silly" Little Girl: "I love you, ComicCon" (???) GPB: "I love you too" Little Girl: "I love you, GranPaBrian" [not sure how the ComicCon got in there, but a couple of hours before, while painting in the kitchen, she noticed her Big Hero Six poster in the kitchen (which I got from ComicCon, but she … [Read more...]
Lilly Tomlin – Orchestra Hall
June 25, 2015 By
Going to see Lilly Tomlin tonight at Orchestra Hall. Saw her around 2007 and she was great. Can't wait to see her tonight. … [Read more...]
June 24, 2015 By
Humans of New York post (opens in a new window) With minor changes (the age - me:19 vs this guy:7, and a couple of other things), this is sort of my story regarding my father and me. Man, I can relate. … [Read more...]
Double shipment of order from Amazon
June 23, 2015 By
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...]
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...]
Summer class project assignment
June 2, 2015 By
Crap, got a school project team assignment due tomorrow night, having to create a VISIO diagram(s), not having the MS software on my machine (long story), running out of steam (due to spending 4 hours in the blazing sun, and not getting a good night's sleep last night), and last but not least, I'm being babysat by Lailah tomorrow so I won't have time to work on it during the day. Must. Do. Class. … [Read more...]
Photography workshop
May 26, 2015 By
Going to attend this photography workshop this Saturday, can't wait! https://www.facebook.com/humansofmpls/photos/a.228391624038614.1073741827.228288360715607/387202044824237/?type=3 … [Read more...]
Sonos speakers – Video
May 9, 2015 By
Sonos Video Best speaker purchase I've made in a long time - have had them now for six months and still love the quality of the sound coming out of them. … [Read more...]
Women – video
May 7, 2015 By
I've Never been 'That Girl' For all my female friends and Rachel Findlay Robinson All of you are strong women and I support you and love you JUST THE WAY YOU ARE. Thanks for sharing, Sandra Sam Huonder … [Read more...]
Raining
May 7, 2015 By
Raining (downpouring) here in beautiful downtown Apple Valley. Cannot believe how quickly the grass turned green, and a certain bush in my front yard has bloomed in last few days. Gotta love spring. … [Read more...]
Tami and her boys
May 6, 2015 By
Tami, been kinda preoccupied with car troubles last few days, but wanted to acknowledge receiving two very nice thank you cards from Pierce and James a day or three ago. You are raising quite s bunch of nice boys. Thank you … [Read more...]
Avalanche Accident – Lawyers
May 6, 2015 By
Short post. After taking Lailah back home to her parents this afternoon (had her from 8am until 5pm), I checked my mailbox. Had some mail that at the onset had me scratching my head based on the envelopes, but then I opened the first one (of seven). Six different lawyers asking me to contact them regarding my accident, along with the last envelope being a mailing from a chiropractor - same thing - … [Read more...]
Misc Lailah Thoughts
May 6, 2015 By
I really try to limit Lailah's time with the iPad and with TV, but I admit, we're watching Big Hero Six right now, and I just saw the young protagonist poke Baymax in the tummy (somehow missing it the first seventeen other times), saying something about "fixing this", and I immediately realized that that is my tummy - I'M BAYMAX - it's me in that white costume!! Who would have thought? I wonder … [Read more...]
Internet Bullying strikes again
May 6, 2015 By
Cyber bullying strikes again. Why is there so much anger in this world with people (mostly young kids / young adults?) these days?? It's just a movie, why would you threaten the director of a movie (just because you dint like the storyline?). Who is teaching these kids that it's alright to say these things? The following are words from Janes Gunn - the URL of the article is posted … [Read more...]
Avalanche accident report
May 5, 2015 By
Went to the collision shop this morning to pick up "personal items" from the truck, such as: Lailah's car seat - check. Lailah's red wagon - check. Camera tripod & monopod - check. Misc CDs - check. Misc papers - check. Snow scraper - check. Battery charging cables - check. Towing hitch - check. Spare bottle of windshield washer fluid - check (lol). ...Sad day in Clarksville. … [Read more...]
