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Magi-Fest 2015
The last weekend in January (1/29-1/31), I'm going to Magi-Fest in Columbus, OH. It's one of many conventions/gatherings of magicians, with lectures and shows and vendors and of course a chance to meet others from all over ( Read more... ) -
driving in crappy weather
One nice thing about cold, snowy, slushy weather is how much it makes you appreciate being inside, out of it. Just like the rain, most people who enjoy it (myself included) think about enjoying it from the other side of a roof and window ( Read more... ) -
what's your score?
I don't like to fuss about Christmas gifts online, it seems tacky, but I'm really excited about the Aeropress I got. It's a little like a French press. It's kind of fun to experiment and fuss over coffee, which is part of why I enjoyed brewing tea... the ritual is part of the pleasure ( Read more... ) -
I wish you joy with all your friends
I love seeing the presents stacked under the Christmas tree. It's better than opening them. Mystery and anticipation are so often better than getting. Isn't the first, giant hill the best part of the roller coaster, in a way ( Read more... ) -
What makes a house a home?
I'm an introvert who works from home several days a week, so I spend a lot of time in my house, and spend a lot of time thinking about it. Sometimes I think it's the shoddiest pile of sticks ever tacked together, when I think about the huge list of improvements we need or have wanted for almost ten years; sometimes I absolutely love it, like now, ( Read more... ) -
Rain & rainbows
My life has been so busy! But in a good way! We had an amazing party on Halloween night, full of sexy and fun people. Then I had a triumphant night where I was one of several DJs for a sold-out crowd full of more sexy and fun people. Both went wonderfully, and I had a great time, but I must say it was exhausting as well as fun. Lots of pictures on ( Read more... ) -
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Tomorrow is the big Halloween party my wife likes to have every year. The following weekend, I'll DJ at the "Ceremony Reunion" event. Although I expect both of these to be enjoyable, I'm also a bundle of nerves. I worry I won't be charming enough or clever enough or fun enough. I like to socialize, I like other people, but it takes so much out of ( Read more... ) -
a blog is way cheaper than a therapist
People I care about are going through really rough periods lately. Completely unrelated, just a coincidence, blame unlucky stars or what have you. However, a couple of them have finally turned a corner and are going to start seeing things get better soon ( Read more... ) -
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I've been fighting the cold that just won't die. Not bad enough to knock me out; but for almost a week I've had a cough and fatigue ( Read more... ) -
rambling and recommendations about synching passwords, music, and bookmarks
I want to talk about something boring and geeky: passwords, bookmarks, and clouds. And music, which might not be geeky, but it will be ( Read more... )