I dare you to watch this without grinning. Dogs are so cool…especially when they’re playing in the snow! [Via Neatorama]
Cruising for a New Bike
I’ve recently developed a powerful lust for a so-called cruiser bike. I’m not sure if there’s an official definition of the genre, but to me it’s any bicycle that exhibits a combination of mechanical simplicity, out-of-the-ordinary styling, and an emphasis on comfort over speed. It’s prettier than a commuter bike and less, um, focused than… Continue reading Cruising for a New Bike
Texas Mountain Laurel
The Texas Mountain Laurels are beautiful this spring. One of ours has been loaded with clusters of blooms that looked more like grapes than blossoms. They also smell like grape juice. I wish the flowers lasted longer. (Click for a bigger version.)
My Usual Great Timing
My new MacBook Pro was delivered last Thursday, April 8th. Apple announced its new MacBook Pro lineup today, meaning that I got to use the new computer for almost five days before it became obsolete. OK, that’s a little dramatic. In reality, Apple didn’t do much to the 13″ model (which is what I ordered)… Continue reading My Usual Great Timing
Baby Pome
Ever wonder what a pomegranate looks like in its very beginning? Well, wonder no more: To get a sense of the scale, those are my fingers holding the branch.
Seth Godin: iPad Lessons
This may be the first time I’ve referred to the iPad on the Gazette (OK, knowing how some of you are, I just confirmed this with a quick search), and I don’t plan to do any additional blogging about it in the future, at least not until I get one and can then hold it… Continue reading Seth Godin: iPad Lessons
Heavy Sound
Consider this the equivalent of a “Please Do Not Disturb” sign, as the new A/V receiver showed up a day early and I can’t be bothered with trivia such as clients or work. Here’s how you know that you’re about to tackle a serious piece of electronic equipment: “At least 2 people”? Granted, it weighs… Continue reading Heavy Sound
Mockingbird Recording
As I sat on the front porch yesterday afternoon reading a book and enjoying the nice weather, I was aurally accosted by a loud-mouthed intruder who was so enamored with his own voice, I suspect he’d make an excellent Senator. Your browser does not support the audio element. Just kidding. Mockingbirds are too smart to… Continue reading Mockingbird Recording
Gate Completed (No, really)
I know that I previously reported that our Anti-Bunny/Tumbleweed gate was completed, and it was functional. But I still had some cosmetic details to work out, and I wasn’t sure when I would get to them, or how successful I’d be, so I didn’t say anything at the time. Well, here’s the actual completed version:… Continue reading Gate Completed (No, really)
Overdue A/V Upgrade
March was a good month, business-wise, and so I’m splurging on a new A/V receiver. This definitely falls into the category of “luxury” but it will fill several “needs”: When we built this house two years ago I wired it for 7.1 surround sound. We had the four rear speakers installed in the ceiling at… Continue reading Overdue A/V Upgrade