January 2009
93 posts
I’d like to nominate Angelina Jolie’s tramp stamp from ‘Wanted’ for an Academy Award.
Jan 1st
Leap second at 3:59:60PM PST today. Use the extra second to visualize whirled peas.
Jan 1st
December 2008
88 posts
Klaus Nomi just saved me from a toddler disaster again. Thank you german operatic robot tuxedo singer!
Dec 31st
Why does Caillou creep me out so much?
Dec 30th
Modern Hobo Code (http://ping.fm/sOnUI)
Dec 30th
Best Christmas candy? ALMOND ROCA of course.
Dec 30th
Stacking firewood outside in flipflops and a t-shirt. Guess this is what they call ‘winter’ here in California.
Dec 30th
Working on ‘Redemption Ark’ by Alastair Reynolds. One of my many Christmas holiday books to read.
Dec 28th
Just spent three hours diagnosing windows networking problem caused by one machine set to type ‘Peer-Peer’. Typical holiday computer fixin.
Dec 28th
good layer of frost on the deck in Corralitos this morning.
Dec 27th
‘Benjamin Buttons’ was a little bit like ‘Forest Gump’, except not with a dimwit. Enjoyed it.
Dec 27th
Shot some skeet today with 12 and 20 gauge shotguns. Boy did I suck.
Dec 27th
I’m pretty sure the Island of Sodor has the worst train safety record in the world.
Dec 26th
I just want to extend my deepest sympathies to my friends who have to work today. Also, I am still ON VACATION.
Dec 26th
The worst of the horrible sickness I experienced last night seems to be over. Drinking water, fingers crossed it won’t come right back up.
Dec 25th
Does soy eggnog with rum count as a real drink? It better because that’s what I’m chugging right now.
Dec 24th
An FRA representative just called to tell me they are investigating the open door on moving Caltrain incident I reported last week.
Dec 24th
Went to see ‘Australia’ at the cinema last night. Actually a darn good movie in a very old-fashioned way.
Dec 23rd
What’s the rule on shaving over Christmas vacation? Because I don’t really feel like doing it until 2009.
Dec 23rd
Either every artist on KDON sounds exactly like T.I. or T.I. is in every song on KDON right now. Or, I am just old.
Dec 23rd
What time is it? Oh yeah, it’s HOT BUTTERED RUM TIME!
Dec 23rd
Working from Corralitos today. ssh over wildblue satellite internet is laggy buy usable.
Dec 22nd
Played bingo with the family tonight and it was actually AWESOME. Who knew that was possible?
Dec 22nd
Today’s schedule: homemade enchiladas and white elephant gift exchange. Also, belt loosening.
Dec 22nd
Having a beer at JJ’s and watching the Sharks game.
Dec 21st
Stuffing my face with persimmon cookies at Grandma’s house. Yay holidays!
Dec 21st
I sent a letter to the FRA and Caltrain HQ about door failure to close on train yesterday. Too Ralph Naderish?
Dec 20th
I just learned the three Kings (of Orient are, etc). were named Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar.
Dec 19th
Did I mention that I rode a Caltrain last night with a door wide open next to me at 50 mph? Train crew totally unaware.
Dec 19th
Bullet train door failed to close after 22nd st. We rode in to SF at full speed, train crew unaware. Major safety violation!
Dec 19th
The album ‘March’ by Michael Penn (Sean Penn’s brother) is really underrated. I like pretty much every song.
Dec 19th
Here’s to holdiays with the family… and twitter! (http://ping.fm/Yo27d)
Dec 19th
Weirdest and most enjoyable Yahoo! perk, in a small way: every receptionist hands out free gum.
Dec 18th
Taking the early train to work today. Nice to see the sunrise on my walk to the station.
Dec 18th
Why do I feel like I’ve been at this bar hundreds of times before? I’ve got deja booze.
Dec 18th
Just donated a toy at Zipcar SF HQ and won $25 driving credit. Merry Christmas!
Dec 17th
Dear sweetened condensed milk: I wish you could be in my coffee every day.
Dec 17th
The Devil’s on Sugar Smacks, down at the Radio Shack : ‘Hello Time Bomb’ - huh?
Dec 17th
I would like 5000 ‘replica watches’ for Christmas, please. According to my spambox they are very affordable.
Dec 16th
I am loving the heck out of TrackThis (http://ping.fm/dfw2P) for tracking my holiday packages via twitter this holiday season.
Dec 15th
Why is it a rule
Dec 15th
Well apparently we are stomping in every puddle this evening…
Dec 15th
Just caught my toddler reaching into the cabinet and unhooking the child safety latch. This is a battle I can never win!
Dec 15th
BaadSheep.com - horrible holiday sweaters for sale. (http://baadsheep.com/)
Dec 14th
Looks like its Santarchy (Santacon?) in SF today.
Dec 14th
A 5 minute rain squall just blasted through but that’s not stoppin my farmers market shoppin.
Dec 14th
Its a very clear and cold high pressure day in San Francisco today. The sun just came out!
Dec 13th
Muni booth operator told me to go to walgreens & make a small purchase to get change for my $5.
Dec 13th
I thought the term ‘nose bidet’ would be a great untapped marketing idea but someone already beat me to it http://thenosebidet.com
Dec 13th
Help spread the word about the dangers of whore frost. (http://ping.fm/63HI8)
Dec 13th