Archive for October, 2005

The Sony Ad

Monday, October 31st, 2005

This has been around a bit and then some, but I really have to recommend taking the time to let the new Sony BRAVIA commercial load and play. The low-res version is okay, but the high-res is spectacular. I watched the “making of” featurette and have to agree with the fellow who says […]

Geeky Things I Have Done While Driving

Friday, October 28th, 2005

Last Week: In lieu of an iPod, I have opened my PowerBook in my lap, turned the volume up, and listened to the Audible podcast of This American Life while in traffic. The volume is soft, so I have to listen carefully. Yesterday, 5:15-5:50pm: I took my earbuds along with me so that I could […]

I Have Something In Common With An Eighth-Grader

Thursday, October 27th, 2005

One of Jessica’s students said something to another under his breath the other day. “What was that?” Jessica asked. “Uh? Oh… Death Cab for Cutie. It’s a band. They’re playing a concert this weekend.” “Yeah, I know — I’m going to the show.” “Wha…? You like Death […]

The Amateur Traffic Engineer: I-285 to 141

Tuesday, October 25th, 2005

I travel north on I-85 to I-285 Westbound, exiting onto 141 North on a pretty regular basis (map of the area). Two lanes merge before the 141 exit as the right hand land ends. By following the natural progression of lanes, once I’m on 285 I end up in the left lane of […]

T-Ball Spectator

Monday, October 24th, 2005

Last week I had some time to kill. Jessica was picking up her wedding dress, a shopping experience I wasn’t invited to, and so I went to a park to do some reading. I sat down at a picnic table and began to read about how they smuggled Hagrid’s dragon out of the […]