Author Archives: Joel

It’s the Economy, Girlfriend – NYTimes.com

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Joel

I’ve heard of a lot of support groups, and yes, I probably should join a few.  Now there is one called Dating a Banker Anonymous, a support group founded in November to help women cope with, well, the travails of … Continue reading →

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Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Joel

Man in Black: All right. Where is the poison? The battle of wits has begun. It ends when you decide and we both drink, and find out who is right… and who is dead. Vizzini: But it’s so simple. All … Continue reading →

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Calphalon, take me away

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Joel

10 points if you get the reference to the 80’s ad campaign. If you know us, you know that we like to cook and entertain guests.  It’s fun.  For six years, we’ve been using a T-Fal cookware set that my … Continue reading →

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Guo Nian Hao!

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Joel

So, for all those celebrating, Happy New Year of the Ox.  I hope it is a prosperous and wonderful time for you.  Since that is all there is to say about that, I’ll share.  I was born in the Year … Continue reading →

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Weekends are good for the soul

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Joel

Weekends are no fun if you don’t have a life.  I mean, what are you going to do with your free time?  Study? Practice configuring a network router?  No no no, that’s a waste of a weekend, unless configuring a … Continue reading →

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Joel is getting healthy

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Joel

On Friday, I had not one, but TWO doctor appointments.  In the morning, I had an appointment with my dentist for a checkup.  I should have gone for more cleanings regularly.  Live and learn. In the afternoon, I went to … Continue reading →

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Joel wants a Panasonic G10 plasma TV

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Joel

If this is the year we get a new TV, I am putting all of my electoral college votes toward one of the new 2009 Panasonic G10 plasmas. 50″ TV, naturally.

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NBC Nightly New: Living a lonely American dream

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Joel

There’s a really nice new development near us that we really do like. Beautiful houses, nicely-sized lots, great amenities, sales still going strong between $700-900K. I would have thought that the housing slowdown would have affected the area around, and … Continue reading →

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Console wars in my head

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Joel

Call me crazy.  Ok, stop calling me crazy. I’ve been considering the pros and cons, benefits and disadvantages, wants and needs, should I or shouldn’t I of buying a console game system.  Specifically, an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3.  I … Continue reading →

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CNET – The ultimate tech nightmare: time to clean out the wire box

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Joel

The ultimate tech nightmare: time to clean out the wire box | Digital City Podcast – CNET Blogs. My wife can attest that I also have a wire box.  I don’t know if I should be proud to have this … Continue reading →

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