We’ve been enjoying our neighborhood’s new clubhouse and pool, but one thing that’s missing from the summertime-at-the-pool experience is music. Even decades later, the smell of sunscreen* evokes memories of Groovin’ or Crystal Blue Persuasion or anything by the Beach Boys, all of which were on the continuous P.A. playlist at the big pool at… Continue reading Take a Chill Pill and get your groove on
Zombie Attack? Canadians have our back, statistically.
For those who claim that math has no practical application in everyday life, our response has always been “oh yeah…well, what about an uprising of the undead?” Of course, that response was, unfortunately, a blustery theoretical, unsupported by actual computations and graphs and PowerPoint presentations, and therefore lacked credibility. But all that has changed, thanks… Continue reading Zombie Attack? Canadians have our back, statistically.
Secret Menus
I guess I’d never thought about it, but it doesn’t surprise me that some Asian restaurants would have “secret menus” that contain dishes offered only to those in the know, those whose palates are better able to appreciate the presumably more exotic offerings than the normal riff-raff. I’m not going to get into the pros… Continue reading Secret Menus
First, coyotes. Now, barn swallows. Roadrunners can’t catch a break.
You’d think that by now I’d have learned not to leave my camera inside when I retire to the front porch for Sunday morning coffee. I invariably see things that I wish I could share with you, but by the time I rush back inside, the moment has passed and all you’re left with are… Continue reading First, coyotes. Now, barn swallows. Roadrunners can’t catch a break.
Life of a Thunderstorm
We killed a small rattlesnake during our walk yesterday evening. It was flattened against the concrete of the sidewalk, absorbing the radiating heat. I stuck a camera in its face and it did nothing but flick its tongue. Normally, that would be the extent of our interaction, but because it was in our neighborhood, on… Continue reading Life of a Thunderstorm
If we’re not on Google Maps, do we exist?
In which we delve into the mysteries of getting real places added to mapping services.
Texas has its own “Cash for Clunkers” program
I suspect that many people in the Permian Basin don’t realize that in addition to the federal government’s Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS or “Cash for Clunkers”) program, Texas is also offering a cash incentive for the trade-in of an old auto for a new one. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) created the… Continue reading Texas has its own “Cash for Clunkers” program
Programming Note
For those who have subscribed to the Gazette’s RSS feed, I have some good (or bad) news. We’ll be providing the full post via that feed, starting today, rather than a short excerpt. Over the years, a few people have requested that I do this, but I was hesitant to make the change for a… Continue reading Programming Note
The King & Celine
Considering that more than 1.5 million people have viewed the YouTube video of Céline Dion performing with Elvis Presley, this may not be news for you. But neither I nor my wife had seen it, and I figured that there were likely a few of you for whom this will also be new. I recommend… Continue reading The King & Celine
My Response to “Hiring a Designer: A Client’s Perspective”
Taking a moment to consider the client’s perspective is time well spent for any freelance service provider, but especially for website designers.