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Wearing My Domain

October 30th, 2008 · 5 Comments

I just dug this T-shirt from my closet the other day.  Network Solutions gave this away back in the late 90’s to everyone who registered domains through them.  As you can see from the faded prints, I’ve worn it down.
Lin Burress told me clothes say something about the man.  So what does this say about [...]

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Posted in Geek · Self · This Blog

Honesty and Blogging

October 23rd, 2008 · 11 Comments

When I was young, I was told to always tell the truth.  As I grew up, I discovered honesty was not always the best policy.  There were circumstances that require “white lies” to get me out of awkward situations, or just to make people happy.  The fact is my opinion will sometimes clash with others.  [...]

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Posted in Self · This Blog

Technology and Being Connected

October 21st, 2008 · 7 Comments

My wife, kid, and I are pretty much the only ones in our family living in California.  The rest of our families and friends are scattered in other States, Canada, and overseas.  With current technology of E-mail or Instant Messaging, communication should be a breeze.  Study shows we’re more connected than ever.  My household is [...]

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Posted in Self · Stuff · World

Recession-R-Us

October 15th, 2008 · 5 Comments

A lot of people are worried about the current economic recession in America.  My wife and I are concerned about the value of our home.  My family has been asking if I’m still employed.  Friends and co-workers have been discussing their less than spectacular pension plan balance.  When the stock market tanks, it triggers this [...]

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Posted in Self · Stuff

The Urge to Splurge

September 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments

It’s quite amazing how much I want to buy stuff.   I frequent sites like Amazon and Ben’s Bargains to see what’s new and on-sale that day.  It’s not easy to hold myself back from buying any new junk that I see.  When I was a kid, I was spoiled by my parents.  I would always [...]

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Posted in Self · Stuff

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