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...]
June 24, 2015 By
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...]
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...]
Avalanche Accident Repair Costs
May 5, 2015 By
Received the actual detailed repair estimate this afternoon via email. In round numbers: ~$6000 parts, ~$3000 labor, ~$500 tax, total of ~$9500. There were about a total of ~50 hours of labor, ranging from ~$30 to ~$80 an hour depending on the type of labor (paint/body/mechanical), with a total "days to repair" being 20. Specific areas included: Rear Wheels - replace Rear Suspension - … [Read more...]
“Stomp the American Flag challenge” – F*CK
May 4, 2015 By
I love the Internet, I hate the Internet. I love social media, I hate social media. I love Facebook, I hate Facebook. The world has shrunk so much these past twenty or so years with the Internet, these past five to ten yrs with FB, etc. Yes, I knew there were people not as as me. Learned this a little bit in HS, then more and more throughout my thirty-five plus yr work life/career. I am … [Read more...]
My Aunt Laveda’s passing
May 2, 2015 By
I want to take a minute to mention my Aunt Laveda (in SCS, Michigan) passed away this past Tuesday. She was my mom's older sister and had been in good health until just recently. Due to having class today, I wasn't able to attend her funeral yesterday, but she was always my favorite aunt since my family lived only about three miles from her and my uncle and my two cousins. I've not seen my cousin … [Read more...]
True (Lame Brain) story [My Life is average!]
March 11, 2015 By
My kitchen table has had a set of "items" for me to mail out for more than a few weeks now. I finally broke down and bought some padded envelopes to stuff the things in. While stuffing them, I used my iPad's whitepages.com app to look up the various addresses needed. I noticed that one of them felt a bit heavier than the rest, but didn't give it another thought at the time. Took them to the … [Read more...]
Bullying
March 8, 2015 By
This is in response to a newcast/article about some kids bullying an older man they had seen dancing on the subway. http://7online.com/society/internet-celebrities-rally-behind-dancing-man/549327/ How do bullies become bullies? Who the f is teaching them this crap to these kids - their friends, their parents, their teachers? I wonder what the parents do when they see their (young) kids bullying … [Read more...]
Friendship – Linda Dowell – part two
February 24, 2015 By
My friend and former colleague, Linda Dowell passed away today. I hope she knew she was loved by everyone in her life. I will miss her. … [Read more...]
