Archive for December, 2008
The Best Week of the Year
One of my favorite blogs which I religiously follow is that of Cynthia Morris at JourneyJuju.com and Original Impulse. Again, she inspires… I have always found this last week of the year to be particularly exhilarating–and important. She does a great job of describing why while motivating me to stretch it even farther. I think I’ll start with [...]
U-Pump-It Rink
Something I’ve been wanting to try for years, I finally got around to today: Pumping water (using our irrigation pump) from a hole drilled in the lake to create a super-smooth ice rink. The conditions are not ideal–too much snow cover–but it’s working, sort of. Also trying out the time-lapse photography feature on my D300. [...]
In: Health & Fitness, Photography · Tagged with: longpond
Joy and Willful Ignorance
When pondering my year-end review of a deeply personal nature, one thing keeps bubbling to the surface: Joy. It may not have been the happiest of years (god knows, I have more reasons than most in my circles for deep-rooted unhappiness of late) but it certianly is the most personally joyous. This is the year [...]
In: Life, Religion, Science
HP Mini 1000: A Winner
Ever since HP’s first laptop (The HP 110–sure wish I had held on to mine!), I’ve been a huge fan of HP portable computing. Not since the Omnibook 300 (and it’s later and amazing color sibling, the Omnibook 800, pictured), though, has HP captured my passionate support in the way the new HP Mini 1000 does. I’m [...]
Meaning of Life
This time of year is always a good time to reflect on how one’s appreciation of the Meaning of Life has changed over the past year and beyond. I couldn’t help but laugh at the unintended truth found on the Wikipedia page on the topic.
Strength Training Revisited
About a year back, I experienced the beginning of a fairly long sustained workout pattern. Although I’m still at it, the gradual diminishing from travel and laziness has taken its toll. Time to re-engage. Heading out for a serious new-leaf defining workout. This time I’m going to devote some serious attention to efficiency maximization. With [...]
Zune Podcast Snapshot
In: Tools · Tagged with: Zune
John Returns
John is back. Life around here is about to change once again. Today, I escaped my comfort zone today to help a friend in need.
MoCA Mask 2009
I was 30 minutes early to yesterday’s deadline for submission of MoCA Masks for the 2009 MoCA Mask Gala and Fundraiser. Details on marblemarble.blogspot.com
Ponoko Shipment
These guys are very impressive with their new Ponoko Prime service! Just took delivery of Projects #2 and #3.
In: 3D · Tagged with: CCI