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Power is back! Huzzah! # I generally like Ubuntu's Ambiance/Radiance themes, but the progress indicator bars really look like ass. # Finally updating the firmware on my VZW TouchPro. Hopefully I'll have usable GPS when this is done. # Firmware (…)

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is moving post-its around on hand-drawn calendars. Just like in pioneer days! # It's awesome that the only open power outlet at the library is next to THE WORLD'S CHATTIEST PERSON. # Busting out the oil lamp (thx Liz!) and (…)

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Crazy storms last night, electric company saying power won't be restore until Saturday. Wheee! # The good news is that all my hops seem to have survived the storm, despite the world's crappiest trellis. # is camped out w/the wifi (…)

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I've never actually seen this icon on the National Weather Service site before http://flic.kr/p/858RHP # HAH! "Rep. Mike Pence (Ind.) contributed to the discussion by twice giving out the wrong address for the new site." http://bit.ly/cWePUc # Dear GOP: Before (…)

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And the site will be overrun w/screeching about NAFTA superhighways & Sharia law in 3… 2… 1… http://bit.ly/9P7HbF # @chrisindallas Sounds about right for standard cable modem or DSL in reply to chrisindallas # Imperial troops have entered the base. (…)

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Damn it! Forgot to watch Empire Strikes Back this weekend! # Cool! The alternative-universe DC covers from the Fringe season finale http://bit.ly/bne8oG # @stuntbox It is because U-Haul is the worst company on earth. I have been screwed over by (…)

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NYT's review os "Exile on Main St" reissue sums up everything that is wrong w/rock critics who fawn over that era http://nyti.ms/aDuK6n # It's brewing day for the Aventinus clone. There's a LOT of stuff in this beer. # @homermt (…)

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Despite having been given every opportunity, the yard has still not mowed itself. # Dave Weigel has one of the better analyses I've seen so far of the Rand Paul/CRA business http://bit.ly/cIqzlc # It's a toad! http://flic.kr/p/845pUC # I have (…)

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YES! http://bit.ly/c6NpTp # I am looking forward to having a weekend. # I think I need to watch Empire Strikes Back this weekend. # @homermt Damn! I'm jealous! in reply to homermt # is heading home # That was a (…)

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In a rare conjuction of events, Pete is at a sporting event http://flic.kr/p/83KCdS # Top of the 7th, Red Sox 6, Twins 0 http://flic.kr/p/83LugW # Powered by Twitter Tools