( fish-fest, Mac software, marketing, assorted links )

My doctor says that my "bad cholesterol" is a smidge high (good's fine ( Read more... )

As we go through the process of digitizing our non-digital music and ripping the CDs, both Dani and I have had multiple instances of iTunes crapping out on us in various ways. Usually the failure mode is that it takes over all the CPU, won't respond, and forces a reboot. Or it'll just decide to stop paying attention to the CD drive and not ( Read more... )

The kind and generous browngirl sent me a box of home-made fruitcakes, beautifully decorated. She does wonderful things with baked goods, and I'm savoring them. :-)

( pictures )

We visited with my parents (and sister) this afternoon. Ironically, my father is also contemplating digitization of his music collection ( Read more... )

It looks like Congress is on the verge of passing the bailout bill. Sigh. I feel like I want to say more about that, but it's not coming. In the meantime, this background explanation from David Director Friedman seems sound to me.

To maybe bring some cheer in the wake of that, it's clean-out-the-browser-tabs day:

The sanctuary in the desert, ( Read more... )

Lately the Jewish Chronicle has had ads from Giant Eagle pitching their kosher deli (in the store at Center and Negley in Shadyside). Last week they advertised a special on rotisserie chickens. Drool. It's been years since I've had that, because Kosher Mart doesn't do them in their prepared-foods section. So tonight after work I headed over to ( Read more... )

The interview meme is making the rounds again.
( singing, adaptive technology, trope, food, retirement )

Airfare to Israel these days costs how much?! This may require more thought ( Read more... )

( SCA, D&D, Pikestaff, Pennsic house, sandwiches )