Category Archives: Personal

Personal stuff about me.

Yea for Columbus Day

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Joel

I just realized/ woke up / found out / had an epiphany / looked at a calendar, and Monday is Columbus Day.  I don’t know about you, but it’s a day off for me.  A 3-day weekend has snuck up … Continue reading →

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Michael Clayton (2007)

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Joel

After more than a month, I finally watched Michael Clayton, a 2007 movie starring some great actors — George Clooney,Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, and Sydney Pollack.  The movie was a little slow, but interesting camera direction by the director, and … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Live: VP Debate Open – Palin / Biden

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Joel

When I grow up, I want to be a maverick. BTW, I had looked forward to the VP debate, but I got bored about 30 minutes into it. It was less debate, and more “Let me ignore the questions and … Continue reading →

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Saturday Night Live: Couric/Palin Intervew

Posted on October 5, 2008 by Joel

I forgot to post this last week.  The following is a portion of an article from Irish Times, followed by the SNL sketch mocking the interview. Enjoy! Katie Couric is an anchor with CBS News who did a lengthy interview … Continue reading →

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Supertramp – The Logical Song (1979)

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Joel

When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful, A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical. And all the birds in the trees, well they’d be singing so happily, Joyfully, playfully watching me. But then they send me … Continue reading →

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2008 September photos published

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Joel

In case you haven’t noticed, new photos from this month have been posted. Sept 6, we went to Ethan’s birthday party — thanks for the invite, Pradeesh & Sona. Some random shots of the kids. Moblog is up-to-date. Num’s uncle … Continue reading →

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May you live in interesting times

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Joel

How tumultuous the past week has been in the financial world.  Every day, folks at my office to discuss what company just made the news.  Storied investments firms where, in the past, either I wanted to join, or had turned … Continue reading →

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Listening to music again

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Joel

It’s been almost a week with my Shure earphones.  They’ve taken some getting used to.  I didn’t think it would be possible to have the need to research how to use headphones, but I’ve been reading this past week.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Cleaning house, new earphones, Sunday School

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Joel

Quick update: We spent the weekend cleaning up the house.  We had some free time, and took advantage of the free time to take back the night.  I mean, the house.  Having children means constantly battling against the tides of messiness.  Often, … Continue reading →

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Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Joel

Milton Waddams: “And I said, I don’t care if they lay me off either, because I told, I told Bill that if they move my desk one more time, then, then I’m, I’m quitting, I’m going to quit. And, and … Continue reading →

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