Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

Is it that difficult to RSVP?

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Joel

I don’t consider that the act of actually responding to an invitation is all that difficult. If you get an invitation, call or email them back! Have we ourselves missed RSVP dates? Of course, who hasn’t? Still, we do eventually … Continue reading →

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I bought a Philip Norelco Qt4070

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Joel

Three years later, I need a new beard trimmer. I used a Norelco Philips trimmer for about three years, but now I seem to have lost the walle charging cable. Where the hell could it go? These things don’t go … Continue reading →

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The Master Lock 1590D is a piece of you-know-what

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Joel

Last month, I purchased a new Master Lock combination lock from Target. I would use this for my gym locker. Instead of getting a traditional combination lock with just numbers (and I could forget the combo), I opted for this … Continue reading →

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I bought the Total Pillow, and it’s really not bad at all

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Joel

About a week ago when we were shopping at our local Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Josh and I were pushing the shopping cart and saw the Total Pillow. We’d seen this on tv commercials before, but it seems it’s available … Continue reading →

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I installed a new bathroom faucet

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Joel

As you know, I’ve become more adept at home improvement jobs around the house, mostly through trial and error. I’ve had to, since it isn’t cost effective to hire someone to do it. Plumbing has been my Achilles Heel, and … Continue reading →

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The last new movie arrived — Megamind

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Joel

The last of the three new movies we purchased arrived today — Megamind. I ordered it at Walmart.com last week, with free shipping to our local store. I’m not personally a big fan of Walmart, but this was pretty easy, … Continue reading →

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I replaced the battery in the Highlander’s key fob

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Joel

After 2+ years, the battery in my key fob for our Toyota Highlander was running low. After a few too many warnings, I considered taking it to my Toyota dealership to replace it. However, you know it’s going to take … Continue reading →

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Joshua, meet Godzilla. Godzilla, meet Joshua.

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Joel

As a child of the 80’s, I grew up on a few, critical, pop culture icons — The $6 Million Dollar Man, Knight Rider, etc.  Saturdays were the best. I’d get up at 5am on Saturday mornings to watch Rocky & Bullwinkle, … Continue reading →

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Doc says wear a knee brace and pop some Alleve

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Joel

After working out last night, then falling asleep on the couch, I woke up this morning with an aching knee. I didn’t do anything last night that should have aggravated my knee, but argh. I opted to work from home, … Continue reading →

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First workout after injuring my knee

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Joel

Tonight, I went to the gym to work out. It’s the first time I went after I slipped and injured/sprained my left knee last Thursday. My knee still bothers me, but it’s better than it was initially. I still limp, … Continue reading →

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