One thing that I worry about is data security.  I have so many files, some of which date back over 15 years, that I don't know what I'd do if I lost them.  I have almost every e-mail that I've sent or received since 1997.  I have letters sent by friends whom I haven't seen in ages, I have pictures and video of family members who've passed away.  I ( Read more... )

Geez, haven't posted anything in over a week, so here's a huge freaking updatethingie.

Lots of thunderstorms this past week (I unplug my computer just to be on the safe side), and my SO and I have been driving a sick friend to work/doctor/etc the past couple weeks, so I haven't been online much.

Investments are mixed.  Sirius (SIRI) and DJ Wilshire ( Read more... )

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Stopped into Wal*Mart today and bought a bicycle. It looked really nice, and it probably would have been a great bike... for someone a lot shorter and lighter than me. The handlebars couldn't be adjusted, forcing me to hunch over to ride. And bikes with suspension systems really aren't a good thing for someone of my weight. (And it felt really ( Read more... )

I've been conscripted at work to develop a disaster preparedness plan ( Read more... )

All this insanity in New Orleans has got me thinking about things I should do around here just in case.

0. Withdraw a supply of cash from the bank. Keep some carefully hidden in the car, some in the house.

1. Stock up on bottled water. Most important thing to have on hand in an emergency. Bought 10 gallons, which should be enough to last 2 ( Read more... )