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The Rotten Banana

Friday, March 28th, 2008

“80 Percent of Success Is Just Showing Up” - Woody Allen

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

So the thought occurs to me that Woody may have been on to something, as I sit alone  30 minutes after a meeting was supposed to start.  Thirrty minutes alone in a room with my laptop.  I for the most part have cherished this time of quiet, and have put it to good use.
This, though, […]

Riding The Trail To Work

Thursday, May 10th, 2007

What normally by road is an 18 mile ride turned more like 21 this morning, while riding my bike into the office for the first time.   The longer route had more to do with the twisting and curving parts of the Des Plaines River trail, which help extend the scenic views of the area.
The weather […]

The Bike Commuting Experiment

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007

I’m going to try biking the 17.6 miles to work tomorrow.  The trail and path I will be taking has been established.  The maps have been printed, and the forecast has been checked.
Let’s see where this takes us.  I’ll try to take some photos along the way.
 Jimy

Stupid Technology (A Mild Rant)

Monday, May 7th, 2007

Stupid Technology (A Mild Rant)

BI.
It’s the hottest thing in the industry now. Everyone’s doing it, and everyone wants it. I haven’t seen hype like this since Dragon Naturally Speaking. (TM)
I’m still not talking to my PC, and you’re still not creating whiz bang reports with fancy schmancy dashboards.. But I’m digressing from my point. Maybe […]

On Sickness and Budgetary Concerns

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2007

Being sick is horrible.  When I was a kid, I used to envy adults who were home sick because they didn’t have homework due tomorrow.  They could just walk away from that job thing, and relax.. focusing on getting well.
My problem with being sick as with being on vacation, is that far too much time […]

Bargain Shopping and Home Improvement

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

My decision to travel out to Hampshire, a 45 minute drive from my house, turned out to be a good one.  In search of a toolbench for the garage, I had scoped this craigslist add during breakfast this morning.  The bench wouldn’t fit in the car, so I couldn’t buy it.    There was, however, a […]

Despite the fact

Friday, April 20th, 2007

that my ATM card wasn’t being accepted by the company credit union ATM at the office this afternoon, which for the record, has NEVER happened in my life, today and this week actually ended on a productive note.
I know I didn’t post Wednesday; by the time I got home it was so late that I […]

Vegas Baby Vegas, Fume Heaven, Moving, and Bosses

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

My decision to move all of my worldly things out of the upper level of the house, it turns out, was the final nail in the insanity coffin.   I now sleep under the dimmable-switched lamps of my dining room on the trusty air mattress that I bought at the Canadian KMart during a road trip far too many years back.   […]

Home Ownership

Sunday, January 28th, 2007

I should be inhaling paint fumes right now..