phew! i just did a little dance of triumph (aka, Luck ( Read more... )

So I've heard trochee rave about Knoppix endlessly before, and now I finally some personal experience from which to add my 2 cents. I am seriously impressed that when my Windows PC won't even boot (we're talking black/blank-screen), I can pop in Knoppix CD and have nearly full-functionality instantly. Pretty damned impressive for an Operating System ( Read more... )

i'm out to new orleans till tuesday ( Read more... )

my new favorite berry is the tayberry
a cross between a strain of raspberry and a strain of blackberry
i've only had it in jam so far
but have ambitions to find fresh tayberries this spring/summer, perhaps at a nearby farmer's market or farm!

My friend has picked up woodcarving as a hobby and has crafted a lovely little charm out of salvaged/recycled wood. I think it's one of his first creations. He's selling it on e-bay and you should go look at the lovely little box, it would make a dear little gift or keepsake.

i love getting some good exercise (and my body having a good enough week to tolerate it)
i love a good glass of red wine and fun conversation
and a yummy dessert (or two, or three)

tonight involved all three:
working up a good sweat without my body paining me
a nice glass of wine with (overpriced but tasty) dinner and catching up with an ( Read more... )

has anyone been to new orleans before?
i'm heading there in a few weeks for this INCITE! conference and i'm planning to stay a couple extra days to explore. what are some of the best places to explore, see & eat at for a short visit?

here we go into another bad period of my arms acting up.
what bad timing, i have so much verbal procesing i'd like to do via writing.
i gotta get my computer fixed so i can use dictation software again.

it seems the season of reproduction grows ripe in my social circle ( Read more... )

ugh, i don't know what is happening with my shoulder/back
can't turn my head from side to side or up and down w/out bad pain
my physical therapist said she visually see the knots in my back just by looking, without touching it.
i want to be able to move again without wincing.