Am I the only one that used to "rush" to the mail box each (and every) day, after coming home from work? Am I the only one that would "rush" to the curb side on Sunday mornings, to get the newspaper so we can read the news and go thru the advertisements? Sometime, around ten yrs ago, when I moved into this place, I stopped getting the daily and Sunday papers. I sometimes miss the paper. Reading … [Read more...]
Modelrailroading video
May 25, 2016 By
Kind of a longish (30 mins) video, but well worth it, in terms of seeing what can be done with model railroading. The first minute or two of the video doesn't really do it justice - need to be a bit patient with the videographer, until he actually zooms in on the details, for example, the cracks in the concrete roadways, and various scenes such as the cemetery, and the detail on the buildings, the … [Read more...]
Grad ceremony and Senator Amy Klobuchar
May 22, 2016 By
I neglected to mention yesterday that US Senator Amy Klobuchar was the commencement address speaker. Senator Klobuchar gave a pretty awesome speech, sharing with the grads a short version of her life story of simple beginnings (grandfather was an Iron Range miner, parents were a newspaper writer/columnist, and a elementary school teacher), and her starting a career in law and eventually getting … [Read more...]
Whining and the dry cleaners
May 22, 2016 By
I consciously make a huge effort not to be a whiner or complainer, but who the heck trained "the new guy" at the dry cleaners to press slacks on the seam, instead of on the crease?? They look pretty awful. [yes, I know I can probably take them back in to have them redone...not the point] 👖 not my zoo, not my rodeo 🙈 😱🙄😉🤓 … [Read more...]
Tv watching- Scandal!
May 22, 2016 By
Finished binge watching Scandal S5 this past week or two, what a freaking roller coaster! Who's on whose presidential ticket, the steamy affair between David and Liz, David then falling in love with VP Susan, people being offed left and right (Olivia - What the heck??), and finally, there was Hollis Doyle (playing Donald Trump), and, finally of finalizes: Cyrus! Oh yes, a slight hint of … [Read more...]
Lailah visiting after the grad ceremony
May 21, 2016 By
Icing on the cake tonight, perfect ending to a perfect day. Got to spend time with, and play with my little girl for the last four hours, first, at the "water park" (which unfortunately didn't have the water turned on yet), but they also have a huge playground with a huge jungle gym, swing set, slides, etc. We played there for a long time. Then we painted for a bit, read a few books (a new one … [Read more...]
Master Degree and College Graduation
May 21, 2016 By
I want to thank everyone for your awesome support and comments today - it was a very special day for me. Usually, participation in a college graduation ceremony happens only once or twice (and, in rare cases, three times) in a person's life. I never wanted a Master's degree until I watched my best friend Kelsey graduate with a similar Master degree in software at the same school, back in 1991, … [Read more...]
Prepping for the Gard ceremony
May 20, 2016 By
As mentioned weeks ago, I received a series of three different emails (on the same day) in early April from my graduate school program director regarding graduation, the ceremony, grad announcements, etc. One of the emails had a link to the U/Saint Thomas bookstore, where you could order your cap/gown, grad announcements, thank you cards, address labels, etc., along with the option to order … [Read more...]
Video plagiarism – part 2
May 19, 2016 By
A follow-up by Jaime, regarding the person who was copying her video talks, word for word (i.e., plagiarism). Apparently video blogging is copyright-able, and is indeed IP (intellectual property), and Jaime had her lawyer issue a "cease and desist" letter, etc. to the plagiarizer. She also then shares her thoughts as to how she used this incident to teach her kids about plagiarism and why it's … [Read more...]
Obama graduation ceremony speech
May 18, 2016 By
Short two and a half minute video. At least watch the last 45-50 seconds. Obama Video … [Read more...]
Steamy Scandal episode
May 18, 2016 By
I delayed watching scandal S5 until it ended recently,, and I'm now on E7, where Elizabeth North is meeting with David Rosen, and he is telling her, he doesn't like her, repeats it's more than a few times. She comes up to within centimeters of him, and makes him say "I like you" to her...and then passionately kisses him, commanding him to "take a seat, Rosen." Omg. Wow … [Read more...]
Video plagiarism – part 1
May 18, 2016 By
Jamie is someone that I sometimes view, since she usually has a few inspiring/motivating thoughts, etc. She recently learned that there was a person who apparently also watches Jamie's videos but then made her own "videos" using Jamie's words - word for word. Watch this short video, you'll first see Jamie speak for a few seconds, then you'll see this other person, saying the exact same words, … [Read more...]
Cyber Bullying
May 17, 2016 By
Cyber bullying - what causes a person to become a bully? This attached article is about bullies bullying authors via Amazon book reviews as well as on the "GoodReads" book review social media site. You might want to read it before reading the rest of this posting, in order to better understand where I'm coming from. I wonder if their spouses or significant others know that they do this? I wonder … [Read more...]
Doug McColman – still in care facility.
May 15, 2016 By
I recently wrote to Doug McColman's brother Don. Don indicated Doug is still at Texas Terrace...and is now getting over a bout with pneumonia. You may remember Doug had a stroke/heart attack in early Sept. and then a second one in late September. Since October, he's been in a care facility called "Texas Terrace Care Center", located at 7900 West 28th street, in Saint Louis Park [55426] Please … [Read more...]
“ABOMINATIONS” – Franklin Graham
May 14, 2016 By
"Abomination" I so much dislike that word. As in: "Deuteronomy chapter 22 verse 5. Read your bible everyone. The whole transgender issue is an abomination in the eyes of God." Someone who I love with all my heart recently "liked" the above FB posting quote. -- I moved away from my hometown when I was just twenty four, and therefore, have not been a part of this person's life since that time. … [Read more...]
Tolerance
May 14, 2016 By
To say the very least, this isn't the typical fare I share. I'm not as you all know, a bible thumper. But, I'm in the middle of writing a blog post that I'll be sharing later today/tonight and this particular article I'm sharing now goes pretty much hand in hand. Acceptance. Tolerance. Love. Leave "Hate" at the door. Original blog post … [Read more...]
Picking up the Cap and Gown
May 13, 2016 By
Going to U/Saint Thomas, to pick up the Cap and Gown, etc. Been more than a few months (December) since I was last on campus. I'm not an easily excitable guy, but I'm getting "Kinda excited" right about now. [Wish my mom was around to watch the graduation ceremony.] … [Read more...]
Photos and Film
May 12, 2016 By
Before i started working on the stuff i have to do today, i wanted to share the following: I have four "rolls of film", sitting on my desk, they're been sitting around for about ten years now (at least). And, two more rolls with the film leader sticking out - i can't tell whether those two rolls were never used, OR, if I (partially) used them but didn't rewind the leader in "all the way" in order … [Read more...]
Dream job??
May 12, 2016 By
I have had a long and successful and diverse career in software development and IT, encompassing more than thirty five years. I wouldn't trade my chosen career for anything. Wouldn't trade it for the world. But, with that said, here are my latest "dream jobs": Orchestra conductor Hollywood film composer Musician in a (successful) Latin Jazz Big Band Software development instructor at the … [Read more...]
Job hunting and Cincinnatti
May 12, 2016 By
yeah, well, i guess i can now share this with all of you. Two weeks ago, a bank flew me out to Cincinnati for a day long job interview (five interviews with five people). Just got the rejection letter after getting home from my U/Saint Thomas errand. It was the same type of software development I did while at USPS and at my final position at Unisys. They chose the other candidate. It would have … [Read more...]
