The following are not my words (and I lost the original link). Justice Anthony Kennedy who authored today’s ruling legalizing same-sex marriage throughout the United States closed his opinion with one of the most beautiful passages in Supreme Court of the United States history. No union is more profound than marriage, for it embod- ies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, … [Read more...]
MPR article about having an e-device section at symphonies
June 26, 2015 By
Classical MPR article about e-devices (opens in a new window) Would this be nice to have - absolutely - if and only if, you were in a sealed off room by yourself. Otherwise, it will be a distraction to all other concert goers. Yes, I read the article, and saw that you could only use in a special seating section. However, I can just imagine, even having perhaps only one percent (30 people) that … [Read more...]
Dale Hansen video – Gay Marriage
June 26, 2015 By
Dale Hansen (Anchorman) video - Gay Marriage (opens in a new window) I've seen this guy once before - not sure what that topic was then, but I remember being as impressed then as I am now. He is such a great speaker. … [Read more...]
Supreme Court decision: Gay Marriage!
June 26, 2015 By
NPR article announcing SCOTUS gay-marriage decision (opens in new window) To all my gay friends - I love each and everyone of you. This is your day, today. … [Read more...]
Internet issues, today’s rant
June 26, 2015 By
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...]
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...]
