Monthly Archives: January 2009

So, we’ve changed up the white house, now it’s congress’s turn. Tired of special interests dictating the policies here in America? Tired of Disney locking up tens of thousands of books by lobbying congress to extend the copyright act? Then … Continue reading →

Robert McHenry, a former Encyclopedia Editor-in-Chief once said this about Wikipedia. “The user who visits Wikipedia to learn about some subject, to confirm some matter of fact, is rather in the position of a visitor to a public restroom. It … Continue reading →

I’ve gotten back into running. I haven’t run since October or so. I quit because, well…I’m a sissy. I hate cold weather. I don’t want to run in it. So why am I running now? Well, when you’re used to … Continue reading →

Oh how I wish I had my digital audio recorder with me on our family date tonight. If me and the boys had asked out my wife on a date, I think we’d have a hard time talking her into … Continue reading →

I just got back from Borders–my son had a gift certificate from his birthday and he wanted to buy some books. The card had $10 on it, which–when I was a little boy–would buy exactly that, ‘some books’. He was … Continue reading →

Ah, I see what you did there. Very clever.

My son is learning one of life’s hard lessons. And it’s good for him. He want’s a Nintendo DS. He’s tried to save up for one before, but like other kids he collects a wad of cash and decides that … Continue reading →

Watched a great movie last night–Lars and the Real Girl–thanks to a recommendation from my sis-in-law. I think what I liked most about the movie was that no person played the antagonist. To be sure, there were things being fought … Continue reading →

Ever wondered how a book goes from the author’s brain, to a finished book? Well, behold this youtube video, and wonder no more.

I’m sure everybody who has played Guitar Hero or Rock Band has asked themselves, “why not make this for a real guitar, and teach kids how to play an instrument?” Well, somebody’s done it, and it’s coming this summer. I’m … Continue reading →