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Oodles of Errands

I ran my errands today and then some in anticipation of big snow coming tonight and tomorrow.

Posted: February 11, 2006Continue Reading

I Would Have Paid to See That

Yesterday was another problematic commuting day. I saw a disabled train that turned out to be an axel problem. They have to jack it up onto dollies in order to cart away. I would have paid to see that.

Posted: February 10, 2006Continue Reading

My Quest to Read the Grisham Books

I started reading Grisham books in the last couple of weeks as a new, non-computer-related hobby. I read The Broker and have a few more books on file.

Posted: February 10, 2006Continue Reading

A Blast From The Past Smile

After dinner tonight, Mom and I popped into the card store looking for a gift. I found cute and cuddly care bears that were too cute to resist. I came home with "Bedtime Bear" since sleeping in my next favorite past time to watching horror movies.

Posted: February 04, 2006Continue Reading

Hurray for Great Customer Service

My train pass order for the month didn't show up. I think my order got lost in the mail. The Train Pass people were very helpful and allowed me an exception to buy it in person at the last minute. Hurray for great customer service.

Posted: January 31, 2006Continue Reading

Breaking A Sweat

With the weather, I'm forced to do my 45 minutes worth of daily exercise inside. Watching a DVD has helped me reach my goal.

Posted: January 22, 2006Continue Reading

Not A Particularly Zen Day

I had train troubles this morning and had to go an alternate route. On top of that I tried to pick up my package at the warehouse and it wasn't there yet. If it's not one thing, it's another.

Posted: January 20, 2006Continue Reading

Don't Hurt the Defenseless Mailbox!!!

Our mailbox was vandalized last night and Mom's car splashed with beer.

Posted: December 18, 2005Continue Reading

Shades of Blue

It was so cold in the office today that I turned a few shades of blue.

Posted: December 15, 2005Continue Reading

Happy Halloween! Where did October Go?

Happy Halloween. The month flew by and I'm taking a few seconds to think about it. I celebrated my birthday, contacted some old friends and made a few extra dollars on the side.

Posted: October 31, 2005Continue Reading

Ouch, That Hurt

I successfully made it to and from the medical lab after having blood drawn without passing out. That is a true achievement for me since I fasted about 14 hours in advance.

Posted: September 24, 2005Continue Reading

It's No Wonder NJ Car Insurance Rates Are So High

While I don't claim to be the best driver in the world, I do try to follow the speed limits and rules of the road. Other people disregard them and it's not wonder than NJ has the car insurance rates that it does.

Posted: September 11, 2005Continue Reading

I Have Crab Spider Stuck to the Bottom of My Shoe

It’s that time of year again when crab spiders find their way into the house and hide in the kitchen. This morning a fairly large one tried to hide from me only to get stepped on 10 minutes later. He did get fairly stuck to my shoe. Excuse me while my skin crawls.

Posted: September 07, 2005Continue Reading

My First eBay Experience (updated)

In trying to replace a collectable plate that Mom broke 4 years ago, I ended up on eBay in a bidding frenzy at the last minute. I didn't win my first eBay experience. At least I have 3 more tries to get it right.

Posted: September 06, 2005Continue Reading

Maybe The Expensive Salon Shampoo Isn't So Bad After All

After what I thought was a disappointing experience with expensive "salon" shampoo (and conditioner) has turned out to be much better. Apparently it takes more than a pea-sized amount it get it working. Go figure.

Posted: September 06, 2005Continue Reading

Sticker Shock at the Pump

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the gas prices are threatening to jump to $4 per gallon. Now is not the time to wait to fill the tanks. I had serious sticker shock at the current rates, let alone post-hurricane rates.

Posted: August 31, 2005Continue Reading

Now That's Just Strange

Laundry detergent spilled over the floor in what can only be described as unusual circumstances. We don't think it was a botched break-in and even physics can't explain this one. It all depends on what you believe.

Posted: August 19, 2005Continue Reading

Now There's Something You Don't See Every Day

The expensive train had some sort of trouble this morning. The front conductor lowered himself down to the track level to try and fix it. There's nothing more strange than seeing a head bobbling around between a train and the platform. Good thing he turned off the power.

Posted: August 18, 2005Continue Reading

The Characters You Meet on the Train

It was a long trip home tonight. Unfortunately a train broke down at another city station, backing everything up. I ended up in an argument over people standing being asked to get off the train and wait for the next one. We just couldn't agree and no, I don't think they were selfish for staying like some people.

Posted: August 09, 2005Continue Reading

Playing Hooky

I took the day off from work to go to the dentist, my first new dentist in at least a decade. Everything checked out ok and I even got a day off out of the deal. Now to try those teeth whitener plastic strip things.

Posted: July 21, 2005Continue Reading

Didn't Follow My Typical Saturday

My Saturday didn't follow the usual routine and I ended up vegging out istead. I guess you need that every once in a while.

Posted: July 16, 2005Continue Reading

Being Kind to Strangers, part 2 and 3

Do something nice for someone and maybe they will do something nice for someone else. That would make the world a nicer place. I helped a guy buy a train ticket, dontated a few extra dollars charity, gave a lost guy directions (hopefully correct) and let a boy jump ahead of me in line. All because someone helped me out in the past, I had the opportunity to pay it forward.

Posted: July 16, 2005Continue Reading

Stop with the Moving Targets Obstacle Course

The drive home for the last 2 days has seemed like an obstacle course with bikers, trash trucks, oncoming cars and baseballs. I'd like to drive my 4 miles home in peace, thank you.

Posted: July 12, 2005Continue Reading

Chilling Events in London (updated)

Chilling events in London today just after several days of joy. Multiple explosions blamed on terrorism ripped through the city's public transportion during rush hour. It brings back terrible memories of 9/11 and Spain.

Posted: July 07, 2005Continue Reading

I agree with him on something

The President commented against the Kyoto Protocal and for probably the first time, I agreed with him on the subject of Global Warming and fossil fuel usage. I'm still in shock.

Posted: July 01, 2005Continue Reading

My To-Do List (updated)

I have a bunch of updates and modifications that I'd like to make to my blog. I've listed them out so I don't forget what I plan to do including: adding comments, tweeking layout pieces, adding trackbacks and trying pings.

Posted: July 01, 2005Continue Reading

I'm officially done (updated)

I offically completed my Masters program and received my diploma today. Unfortunatly it seems that the school doesn't award honors at that level. So much for hard work. And in the mean time, I developed an allergic reaction to something and am now covered in spots.

Posted: June 25, 2005Continue Reading

Would you believe it's been quiet?

It's been a quiet couple of days, unbelievably. In the mean time, I'm reading up on business-related topics in case we want to open a family business (at some point in the *distant* future). And while trying to design a layout for one website, I designed a layout for another website instead. I'll get them all done eventually.

Posted: June 22, 2005Continue Reading

Been a little busy lately

So I've been a little busy lately between work (priority project) and school (can we could how many days left??). I'm taking a break from doing school work to pop...

Posted: May 15, 2005Continue Reading

The Dive Inn

Mom and I adventured south on an overnight roadtrip to attend a family function. The hotel unfortunately ended up being a dive and the area probably wasn't wonderful. The family function was nice. That is what was important!

Posted: May 01, 2005Continue Reading

The problems with cars (updated)

The brand new reliable car that won't start because the battery keeps going dead. How much sense does that make?

Posted: April 30, 2005Continue Reading

Being kind to strangers

Helping a stranded train traveler paying his fare, maybe???

Posted: April 21, 2005Continue Reading

More than my typical Saturday.

Adventures getting a passport and traveling to Atlantic City to see Rod Stewart in concert. Some concert goers have no consideration for the poeople around them - RUDE!

Posted: April 17, 2005Continue Reading

Happy Toxic Waste Day

Actually it's Household Cleanup Waste Day (or something more like that). I went a few years ago because (I think) Dad had a working weekend. I told Mom I'd go...

Posted: April 16, 2005Continue Reading

Some work and some play keeps a Libra balanced.

Some work and some play keeps a libra balanced. I need to find the right mix to keep my sanity.

Posted: April 13, 2005Continue Reading

Living in the Twilight Zone?

Queen Elizabeth II's husband is Prince Philip (who knew?) and funny little flies that look like fuzz that move.

Posted: April 12, 2005Continue Reading

And so it begins again.

Brief update on current class and the next term project - a website redesign relating the course's subject.

Posted: April 06, 2005Continue Reading

Daylight Sleepy Time (updated)

The combination of daylight saving time (daylight sleepy time) and allergies have me feeling less than perky.

Posted: April 04, 2005Continue Reading

Oh my!!!

So back in the day there was this PBS show with a nun that described art. I haven't seen it in years and it was once spoofed on SNL. I...

Posted: March 25, 2005Continue Reading

Everybody's off?

With the Stock Exchange being closed, I guess most of the big city had off because my parking lot at the train station this morning was empty. My local train...

Posted: March 25, 2005Continue Reading

New Site Launched

Happy Spring everyone. It was definately time for some spring cleaning! Actually, spring starts tomorrow, but no time like the present to get a jump on things. Classes are done...

Posted: March 19, 2005Continue Reading

Back up and running.

Lessons learned, I guess. The hard drive that this site is hosted on crashed. The super experts thought the drive would be recoverable, but alas, it was not. So here...

Posted: February 19, 2005Continue Reading

Nite Out

Work and school have had me chained to an empty calendar for about three years now. Yes, that's pathetic, but what can you do. One of the lady's I used...

Posted: January 28, 2005Continue Reading

New Years Eve

I was standing on the platform with another guy this morning waiting for the local train when the expensive train came by. The conductors asked how far we were going....

Posted: December 31, 2004Continue Reading

The Kindness of Strangers

It's amazing how one simple guesture from a stranger can really help pick up your day. Thanks Mr. Conductor!

Posted: December 29, 2004Continue Reading

Venus and Jupiter (updated)

I have been watching the sky for weeks and was convinced that there were planets visible in those early morning hours. Unfortunately, I had no one to ask so I...

Posted: November 05, 2004Continue Reading

The Results

I didn't vote for him the first time and I didn't vote for him this time. What a day!...

Posted: November 04, 2004Continue Reading

Don't forget to vote!

It's an important election and everyone needs to get out and voice their opinion. Your vote matters. I voted. Did you?...

Posted: November 02, 2004Continue Reading

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