Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

I will never attempt to drive in a winter storm ever again

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Joel

Saturday was the big winter storm of the season. Saturday was also the big year-end party among a set of our friends. This year, our friends hosting the big party live about 90 mins away up north. Knowing that we … Continue reading →

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Hey Verizon, let’s kick it up a notch

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Joel

When we initially signed up for Verizon’s FiOS service, there were a number of features that had us interested.  The additional channels (including HD), the higher bandwidth, and the ability to save an extra $50 a month for two years. Of … Continue reading →

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My reflections on the year that was 2009

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Joel

Another year, and another look back on the year that was. Man, I’ve done one of these every year since 2002. It’s certainly a tradition that I enjoy. Unfortunately, as I look back at each set of goals and hopes … Continue reading →

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I’m feeling better, and the great “unfriending” of 2009

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Joel

The first thing I should mention or announce is that I’m feeling better. For most of last week, I was in a rotten mood. Absolutely rotten. Although I won’t divulge the sordid details, I accidently found out some bad…… things … Continue reading →

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In The Air Tonight

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Joel

I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord I’ve been waiting for this moment, all my life, Oh Lord Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord, Oh Lord Well, if you told me … Continue reading →

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Let it be

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Joel

I found out something rather disturbing from my past Sunday night, which has now come back to haunt me. Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it?  I could also describe my situation as “My head is really messed up right now.” How about … Continue reading →

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Hawppy Thangsgiving 2009

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Joel

What a glorious Thanksgiving. A four-day weekend to eat, play, and relax. Best of all? No long drives from one far off destination to another. For the first Thanksgiving in a few years, we opted to spend it at home. My wife … Continue reading →

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How Twilight Should Have Ended

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Joel

I’m sick of all this Twilight crap going on wherever I look.  I saw this online, and think it’s a wonderful idea.  What do you think?

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NY Post: Melting Not – Why Young People Like Me Started Dating Within Our Race

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Joel

An article by Raakhee Mirchandani, a features reporter for the New York Post. I came upon a mention of the article (dated March 14 2009) from Anna John’s HERstory blog, and it took me some time to locate the original … Continue reading →

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Empire Records (1995)

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Joel

Another example of my attempts to catch up on all the classic movies that I’ve missed and should have watched, I recently watched Empire Records. It’s an old 1995 movie starring a few big 90’s stars like Liv Tyler, Anthony … Continue reading →

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