Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

Update on the car, and I’m renting a Chevy Impala this week

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Joel

The latest update on my car is that it’s still in the body shop. According to the Toyota body shop, the insurance adjuster missed other car components that require repair or replacement. No comment, but oh well, I’m the one … Continue reading →

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A weekend of rest, French food, a movie, and home improvement

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Joel

Busy, busy weekend. Sometimes, I think the weekends can be so busy, you need a day off on Monday just to recuperate from the weekend activities. On Saturday, we actually didn’t do too much, but we hung out with the … Continue reading →

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Nothing like a new coat of paint, a new window shade, and a little spit

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Joel

Oh man, this house is starting to look nice. About two years, we were interested in getting the interior of the house painted. We didn’t know what color to paint it, but we knew we wanted to get it painted. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes working from home is lonely

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Joel

Since the accident, we’ve been relegated to sharing one car. In order to continue working, I’ve been using alternative arrangements during the three week period while my car is at the body shop. I’ve alternated between working from home, borrowing … Continue reading →

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We survived a major traffic accident

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Joel

[Note: I’m not going into all the sordid details of the accident itself, as I’ve got a open claim with my insurance agent, and am awaiting the final police report. I’m sticking to the simple facts.] On Monday night, the … Continue reading →

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The Blizzard of 2010, or just a helluva lot of snow this season

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Joel

It’s strange how during some winters in the Northeast, we barely get any snowfall of significant accumulation. In other winters, we get a lot. In 2010, I would say we have had a helluva lot. First, we had a big … Continue reading →

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Why is it so hard to find a decent HDTV?

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Joel

Short story – I can’t find an HDTV that I like. Each model out there has both rave reviews and serious complaints. Also, I can’t trust CNET on their reviews as my sole source of trusted information anymore. Long story – In December … Continue reading →

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We need new home phones

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Joel

What is it about me that causes electonics to die a premature death? Do I radiate an aura that burns out circuit boards? I swear, some electonics will last for years, and yet others die ignominously. Is it in my … Continue reading →

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The Reader’s Digest Association ain’t what it used to be

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Joel

When I first changed my major in college back in 1997, I was desperate to find a good job in the technology space. I was starting from square numero uno, with no real world experience in IT, apart from a semester … Continue reading →

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Dan Auerbach: Goin’ Home

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Joel

I’ve spent too long away from home Did all the things I could have done Gone are the days of endless thrills I know I’m not the only one So long, I’m goin’, goin’ home… I saw the streets all … Continue reading →

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