Turns out Steve Martin and his banjo will make their Grand Ole Opry debut at the end of May (5/30). I'm actually half tempted to buy tickets to see this. How weird is that? *smirks*

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Monitor is on the fritz, which is somewhat aggravating, because it's only about a year old. Currently have the PC hooked up to the television in the living room, which (all ideas to the contrary) is both uncomfortable and inconvenient. Since I can't find the receipt for the monitor and the store I bought it from is now out of business, I'm pretty ( Read more... )

falfox and I are switching wireless service to AT&T. Yes, we know... evil empire and all, but they can bundle everything we need for far less than all our otherwise individual plans (internet, phone, wireless) would be combined. Alas, I'll have to part with my beloved phone, and since it has been so good to me, I am going to try and find it a good home ( Read more... )

Had to go out and buy a new keyboard and mouse. It's getting frustrating, since everything is going wireless, and quite frankly, I don't like spending money on batteries, much less being interrupted by the sudden loss of either device because said batteries eek'd out their last ounce of energy. Not to mention, everything is starting to go toward ( Read more... )

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t_rex introduced me to this site, and I simply have to share.

The Daily Coyote is a picture blog of the exploits and adventures of a (Wyoming) home-raised coyote whose parents were shot when he was still a tiny pup--it is chock full of win, cuteness, and the occasional endearing story. Traipse over and take a look, but check your heart at the door.

Remember, remember, the fifth of November,
the birthday of my beautiful fox.
I know of no reason
why this day in this season
should ever be forgot.

Happiest Birthday wishes to falfox.

A continuation of the initial reviews and observations made from playtesting 4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Having set out to see how the rules and mechanics functioned and having fuddled through multiple sessions, our party of intrepid friends began to formulate some opinions about 4th Edition.

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Continuing my little review of 4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons, our intrepid party of friends set out to create and fuddle through the rules in what was classic dungeon delving adventure. Sure, any one of us could have made a colorful adventure, populated by intriguing characters that aided or hindered character's goals. Yet, how better to learn ( Read more... )