The Dark Side

Categories: Family, Linux, Rants, Raves, Whatever
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Published on: September 2, 2011

My conversion to the Dark Side is complete. I watched my wife go over and scoffed at her, how easily-led she was, how willing to lock herself in to a predetermined path. Then came Vally, showing me the power and ease of using the dark side. I liked my freedom, liked being able to do things my own way and on my own terms, but the structured world they offered was tempting.

XP on Mac?  Are you f**king kidding me?

Something is seriously wrong with you, boy . . .

After years of struggling on my own, dealing with the aftermath of unmatched freedom and competing ideas, I finally did it: I bought my own MacBook Pro and joined the Dark Side. And I have to say, I love it. A trackpad that actually works? A trackpad that provides useful navigation and input? What novel ideas! A UI that is stable, and programs that don’t mysteriously crash or include text that matches the background (I’m looking at YOU, VLC on LXDE!!!)? What a novel idea! Yes, I still love my various Linux laptops, but I think I’m stuck in the beauty and simplicity of the Mac world for a while now. I’d better be, now that I have the wireless trackpad, keyboard and number pad.

Vally Took The Summer With Her

Categories: Family, Travel
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Published on: August 31, 2011

I went to sleep last night with the warmth of August and awoke to a cold house and a day of bright skies and bitter winds. That, and the piles of freshly-fallen redwood leaves tells me that summer left with Vally and fall is upon us. Goodbye, summer. Goodbye, Vally. Hello, harsh days of glare and cold and emptiness.

I Heart Vally

Vally in our hearts

Sea Shells and Wedding Bells

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Published on: June 27, 2011
Altar in the Wind

Altar in the Wind

the wedding party’s gone
and all that remains
is an arch, a tent
and a billion tiny grains
of sandy beach and footprints
fading in the wind

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What’s Up, Buttercup?

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Published on: June 26, 2011

What's Up, Buttercup?

Today’s invasive terror brought to you by the colour yellow.

Big Questions

Categories: Affirmations, Family
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Published on: June 25, 2011

Saturday is my day for quiet reflection and self-aggrandizing pomposity. Saturday is the day I ask the Big Questions. Why am I here?* Have I led a good life?** Where the hell did I leave my book? Seriously, where is my book? (more…)

Freaky

Categories: Family, Photography
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Published on: June 19, 2011
Screaming Head Laughing

Screaming Head Laughing

This is but one of several heads mounted along the walls of my grandfather’s house. They used to scare the hell out of me when I was younger. (more…)

Busted by Mutton

Categories: Family, Livestock, Photography
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Published on: June 13, 2011
Busted by Mutton

Busted by Mutton

Poor Aaron has a love/hate relationship with sheep: He loves the way they taste, but hates the way they always want to trample him into dust. So with that in mind, here is his exciting 2006 Mutton Bustin’ ride. All 5 seconds or so of it.
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Doom and Gloom

Categories: Pets
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Published on: June 1, 2011
This is not my goldfish

This is not my goldfish

The goldfish is dying. He quit eating on Friday, and has been swimming sideways since Saturday. I can see him gasping, but beyond providing a quick and (hopefully) painless death, have nothing I could do for him. Poor little guy. It would be kinder to end his life now, but I hold false hope that he will suddenly start swimming around happily again. (more…)

Rapture

Categories: Religion
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Published on: May 20, 2011

Okay, twenty more minutes to the Rapture. Have you made arrangements for your pets yet? I think I’m going to sit this one out, thanks. The kids and I have decided that watching Dr. Who is more exciting.

Spastic Avenger

Categories: Family, Photography, Whatever
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Published on: May 20, 2011
Spastic Avenger

Spastic Avenger

Okay, I’m hiding this image before it gives my viewer (viewers?) siezures. (more…)

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