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Twitter restored my faith in humanity

Sunday, March 8th, 2009
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(First of all, if you are on Twitter, my handle is ade3. If you are on Twitter let me know so I can follow you.) It is kind of silly to put the weight of the world on the shoulders of something as trivial as Twitter, but that’s what I am going to do. Unlike [...]


Rian’s First Sketchbook

Saturday, March 7th, 2009
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Yesterday Rian snuck past me as I worked in the basement with an envelope in his hand. When he reappeared without the envelope he told me that he had a surprise for me, but I had to find it. “Daddy, you are cold. Warmer. Warmer, hot, hot, hot!” I picked up the envelope and opened [...]


12 things that make a good mechanical pencil

Sunday, February 1st, 2009
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I have always been a bit obsessive about my writing instruments. For one thing, I love calling them instruments. A good pen or pencil has more in common with a musical instrument than most people would realize. Good handwriting or skilled draftsmanship is an art. If you take writing or drawing seriously then you need [...]


Complete Strangers

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
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I was visiting Phoenix for my sister’s wedding earlier this month. I leave our hotel and start walking in the direction of a shopping area hoping to find a place to get a quick cheap haircut. I found a Great Clips and put my name on the waiting list. I sit down and start playing [...]


My idea of vacation…

Thursday, January 1st, 2009
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We are in Arizona for a few days to celebrate my sister’s wedding. Rian pretty much summed up my plans for the vacation when he said, “Daddy, I got a good idea. After our nap we can go swimming again, okay?” I don’t miss winter in Colorado in the slightest…


Happy Taco Johnukkah!

Friday, December 12th, 2008
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Just a seasonal reminder that today marks day one of Taco Johnukkah! In case you forgot, the season of tacos is the eight business days before Christmas. Stop by your local Taco Johns and see if they give you a funny look when you ask for the Johnukkah special. (If you are scratching your head [...]


Did You Know Bruce Lee Played Ping Pong With Nunchucks?

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
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Few people know that ping pong was an important part of Bruce Lees training routine. Bruce had the opinion that traditional martial arts techniques were too rigid and formalistic to be practical in scenarios of chaotic street fighting. That’s why the paddle speed, improvisation and timing involved in ping pong appealed to him so much. [...]


A Recipe for Inspiration

Friday, October 24th, 2008
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I try to keep track of when inspiration hits me. If I am exercising or driving or reading or running when the idea comes, I make a note of it. If I could find a pattern to when I have my best ideas then maybe I could hot wire the system when I need it. [...]


My 5 Year Anniversary

Monday, October 20th, 2008
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Today marked my five year anniversary at work. I work with some really nice people and they put balloons and streamers on my desk and there were snacks and kind words. While I dread being the center of attention, I have to say that I was touched by the gesture of my co-workers. A little [...]


Creepy Nostalgia: The Showbiz Pizza Band

Saturday, July 12th, 2008
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Growing up in the Midwest, Showbiz pizza was the best place in the world to go for a birthday party. Games, pizza, tokens, tickets, crappy prizes, and that creepy animal band that performed every half hour. Someone got hold of the robotic Muppets (the band’s name is The Rock-fire Explosion) and has been programming them [...]




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