I had the highest hopes, as did we all, for this year. It started with promise, with a houseful of friends over for a black-eyed peas and cornbread dinner I hosted on New Year’s Day, 2006. The humble, earthy flavor of the peas remind us of prosperity through humility. Springtime brought me a few brief …
Yearly Archives: 2006
Change of Plans
I’m seriously wondering if there will ever be a future for me in technology. My current project, developing a storefront site for a friend of mine, is moving really, really slowly, and it’s all my fault. You see, computers are my hobby; most of my non-work, non-sleeping time is spent at a computer doing god …
By Air or By Ground, Their Man Will Be Found
An hour ago I stepped outside to empty my trash and check mail when heard a sound I don’t normally hear: that of an aircraft engine revving up and down really close to the apartment. I went out back to investigate and found one of the APD helicopters circling over the neighborhood. Its floodlight was …
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Jewels and Stones
So my web design opportunities have slimmed down. That’s to be expected, really. I had two people courting me for help, only one has come through with plans, meetings, and a set of requirements. So, naturally, that is the one I will work on. I’ve already made a temporary site; it’s mostly in Perl and …
Choo-Choo to You
I just ordered tickets to Texarkana aboard Amtrak. This is a first for me, the riding Amtrak thing. Leaving Saturday morning at 9:30, arriving at 9pm. Coming back 5:30am a week later on Sunday to arrive home at 7pm. After being a rail afficionado for a lifetime, I finally have the opportunity to ride the …