So, when I went to Lunacon back in March, I ended up with a half-full box of books; there were a few that I bought (like Anita and this book by James Doohan - for obvious reasons), but mostly a giant stack of vintage science fiction magazines: in particular, "Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine" 1979-1982 with a few gaps.

I've been slowly ( Read more... )

Two things that are making me think of multi-factor authentication lately:

1. The LinkedIn password fiasco. Yes people, passwords need to be stored in a database, and they can be stolen. And then you have to change your password everywhere that you MIGHT be using the same one. Ugh.
2. Dreamhost (my webhost of choice) just added two-factor ( Read more... )

That's right. nightskyre and his mom now co-own a house down the street (along with the bank, of course...) Closing was Monday. Today is Thursday and work has already started (a little).

Really glad we got a general contractor. We certainly don't need to be trying to renovate/maintain ANOTHER house. I can't even manage to get the front lawn mowed.

The new Wegmans in Northboro is ENORMOUS. I mean, I grew up with large Wegmans, but this place is HUUUUGE! The liquor section alone is bigger than the biggest "packy" (package store, or liquor store for non-New Englanders) I know of in the Worcester area. The sit-down/buffet/eating area is also deceptively large (there are 4 seating rooms), and has ( Read more... )

"Mommy, I see colors."
(Much clarification ensues because I thought she said "cars", and I am still mentally waking up)
"I see colors, it's morning!"

I think it's time to break out the new kid alarm clock, before "morning" gets much earlier. Love her attitude though, and will try to share it.

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It meant a lot to me yesterday when nightskyre said "I don't know if I've ever told you, but I really appreciate how much work you've put in to make sure our kids can celebrate Hanukkah."

Now, to go look up that potato pancake recipe again...

While I am sure you meant well, I really did not need your criticism advice about not letting my three-year-old out of my sight while I was in line trying to check out. I knew it was not the world's best idea, but I also knew that I had two grumpy children and a slow but demanding cashier. I really just wanted to get home after two hours of grocery ( Read more... )

We've been having baked oatmeal fairly often lately, but this is the first time I've branched off from existing recipes. It was fantastic! Almost like a coffe cake that you pour milk over and eat with a spoon. :)  nightskyre was thrilled, since it's less than 450 calories per serving. Not bad for a sweet and hearty breakfast!

• 4 cups old fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup ( Read more... )

Baby A, you're growing like a weed. You'll be 9 months old this week, and you are outgrowing your 12-month clothing! You've been working on pulling up and standing for a while now, and you are doing a little bit of experimentation with standing on your own and cruising along the furniture. But when you really want to get somewhere, you drop to the ( Read more... )

Glad our local Friendly's was not one of the 63 shut down as part of the company's bankruptcy filing. They were packed out tonight, but the wait was short and the service was good (we had our favorite waitress, which helps).