• About the site

    While it may not look like much, I’ve already invested far more time than I had hoped to make this transition, and there are many items yet to address. The site is running WordPress, which provides a well-used blogging framework so there is a ton of support out there and even an app to allow posting from mobile devices (writing from the iPad now).…

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  • Black Gold is gone

    Without much [possibly due] fanfare, my Surly 1×1, nicknamed “Black Gold” due to its gold chain, gold bell, and stunning good looks (kind of like this) was sold yesterday evening. It was the first bike I ever built, a good learning experience, and provided me countless fun commutes to work and rides around town. It will be sorely missed. I have moved onto bigger…

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  • A new beginning

    So yeah, I did it. Give me a few days to get it all pretty. Click here to access the old site (no migration path available).

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  • In Other News, Part Tres

    Too many items to be put into Facebook statuses. I sold my Facebook stock. The insider lock-up period has ended so any [smart] insider will be selling to get what he/she can. I lost about 50% of what I put in. That’s the gamble. Maybe I’ll get something back via class-action? I can only hope. Regardless, it was play money… Ya win some, ya…

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  • Simplification Not An Option

    I like to simplify when it comes to everything. If I can do something with less, I will. With Mac OS X 10.8 (aka Mountain Lion), Apple has put more effort into being your one-stop shop for various needs. With it, I was looking to simplify my Mail, Chat, and Reading List solutions. Mail What I used to use: Gmail was always open for…

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  • In Other News, Part Deux

    Yeah, yeah. I’ve been terrible. Moved and crushing amount work. I even feel like I’ve been neglecting Facebook! What’s going down: Yes, we moved. About a half mile down the street. House from the 40s, needs some serious TLC, but having room to move around is nice… and weird at the same time. I’ve been sharing cramped quarters for a long time. Garage, backs…

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