Archives for category Musings
Humanist Electronics’ Delays
I have a Sony DVP-NS55P DVD/CD player. Pressing either of the power or open/close buttons causes a WELCOME message to scroll across the LCD before any action can take place. It takes a good 3-4 seconds and it drives me nuts.
WELCOME? Welcome to what, magic DVD player land? Listen, just open [...]
July 29, 2008 – 1:48 pm
Good Things
What makes Cheetos so good? They’re weird, crunchy, and cheesy. Baked Cheetos are weird, crunchy, and cheesy in the same exact way but are about half as harmful.
Technology Review is not only a fantastic magazine, but a great website too. Be sure to pick up this month’s issue if you’re not already [...]
March 4, 2008 – 5:50 pm
Whatever comes out of my head
As I’m coming out of my 3 days of sniffly sickness, my mind is at its typical fever pitch, so here’s some randomness.
The Model Engine
Jessica and I tried to complete the Smithsonian Motor-Works Engine kit last night. Not only did 1 of the parts not fit (way off), it looked like the package had [...]
February 28, 2008 – 10:04 pm
Weedon Island Kayaking
Since Jessica and I were in need of some play time, we rented 2 single-seater kayaks from Sweetwater Kayaks at Weedon Island Preserve today.
Pros: Laminated map. Solid equipment. Good scenery (we saw stingrays, porpoises, a turtle, and a few of the usual Florida birds). Well-marked route.
Cons: $40/half day per single-seater kayak is [...]
February 16, 2008 – 5:51 pm
Another Jessiquote
While watching something where an image of John Mellencamp was shown: “He kinda freaks me out.” “Why?” “He looks like an earthworm.”
Previous quotes from Jessica.
February 5, 2008 – 10:11 am