So, Facebook has a group for alumni of Choate Rosemary Hall. I joined it, even though I am alumni by technicality and make no claims of being a graduate of the school. Some names and faces I recognize, some I don't. Well, today a couple of people asked for more background information from members of the group. I obliged, and managed to put the last ( Read more... )

In the past at this time of year, I usually wind up telling a crass joke about the holiday. Well, this year I've discovered that there really are worse ways to spend Easter.

Imagine you have had a cough. It's been hanging around on and off for the past couple of months, but in just the last week, it's gotten really bad. You go to your doctor, the ( Read more... )

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I might be making slyon a sad panda because I didn't take a picture of it, but the greater Portland area does have a road named "Beef Bend".

Also, every hotel I've called so far tonight is completely booked. Being born at the right time saved my butt last night, however I should not always rely on that.

After working 111.1 hours in 11 days, I decided to take a few days off (with management encouragement, actually). Along with that, as part of the competition for the title of "Best. Wife. Evar.", macates suggested I take a road trip.

So, I'm here in McMinnville, Oregon about to enjoy a vintage aircraft fly-in as well as the Evergreen Aviation Museum. ( Read more... )

Step 1: Acquire chicken


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Yes Virginia, there is a 787.


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So, last week, I got a promotion and a raise. I'm still waiting on a pony ( Read more... )

Hard to believe an animated GIF could contain so much information...


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I'm sitting here noodling with Subversion and compiling code for a big release on Monday, when I get a phone call. Executive summary ( Read more... )