Solids and Teeth
About two weeks or so ago, I witnessed my first semi-solid poop. Yes, believe it or not, as a parent this is big news. You talk about poop a lot. Too much, really, but it’s because it’s one of the best ways to identify …
Topics
Recent writing
Latest posts
Wireless photography rocks!
I’ll keep this one quick (mostly ‘cuz I gotta run home ASAP), but I finally got my shipment from B&H Photo today, which included my new Lumix FX-30 (yes, I intentionally chose an older model) and an Eye-Fi card. The …
Topics
Read this book
Are you getting into digital photography? Wish that your pictures looked better? I know I do. Every time I see one of those pro shots — especially if they were taken in a place I’ve taken a picture — I wonder how they …
Topics
Minus Forty Eight
That’s the temperature right now. With the wind chill. My knees are numb. My thighs are pink blocks of frozen flesh. I think my eyeballs fogged over when I walked in the office. Going home is going to be about as much …
Up-coming travel
I love travelling — I honestly believe that I don’t do enough of it. Always makes me feel more energised, and sitting on my duff all day long really makes me pine for it. So I’m lucky to be getting around a bit in the …
My father, I am not
Sorry, Dad, but there are some things that I will not be able to live up to. Some things that I realise I cannot do. Some things that I cannot be. Today, I had my ego carved out of me with a dull spoon and splayed out on …
Topics
Do you know the way to San Jose?
I love challenge. I love adventure. And I love to travel. If you’ve been reading this blog, you already know that. Critical Mass is giving me an opportunity to do all three. It’s going to shake up my life a lot (not to …
How to get good portability
Yesterday, I drooled over the MacBook Air. At least until I found out that it has an integrated battery. Then I sulked in a corner. I still have the fundamental problem: How do I get good portability? The answer still …
Topics
Sleepy
Slowly, I’m beginning to understand what Alex goes through in a given day. Yes, I am a father and I do try to take an active part of my child’s life. But reality is, I’m at work most of the wee one’s waking day. Two to …
Topics
Top 25 Trains
The Society of International Railway Travelers just released their list of the Top 25 Trains in the world. I really gotta remember to join this group. Anyway, they put the following: North America Canadian (Canada) Royal …
Topics