When Anthony was about one year old, Ann and I had discussed the prospect of getting him a dog when he turned three. We sort of left it at that and continued to live our lives as a new family. We never really brought it up until recently, the month when he turns that Magic … Continue reading Meet Arliss!
Eye of the Tiger
Today, we loaded up the Explorer and drove down Micro Center. It's nearly 20 miles away but it's the only one around here. Besides, I had a coupon for a free--yes, free!--1GB SD card of 1GB USB drive. Besides redeeming the coupon, the only other reason we went there was to check out their newly … Continue reading Eye of the Tiger
Why I’m Skipping My 20th Reunion
Many people look forward to attending their high school reunion(s). It’s a time for them to socialize with old friends, network, and see exactly what happened to whom and why. Then there’s me. I was never a very social person in high school and quite honestly, I couldn’t care less about going to the reunion. … Continue reading Why I’m Skipping My 20th Reunion
XM and Sirius to Merge
Man, oh man. I was wondering if this would ever happen. More importantly, what it means to subscribers. But according to the latest reports, an XM Radio and Sirius merger is in the works. Now I've been an XM subscriber for nearly two years now and I love it. Out-of-market MLB games, XM Chill, and … Continue reading XM and Sirius to Merge
In Praise of “Thank You”
So I was walking into the building a few minutes ago and held the door open for the guy behind me who was carrying a briefcase. He didn't say "thank you." No biggie; nobody says it anymore anyhow. I continue to the stairway--I never take the elevator--and the guy is still behind me and quickly … Continue reading In Praise of “Thank You”
Holographic Meatloaf: The Official Blog of Some Guy Named Dave 