Archive for January, 2006



Winter is expiring.

Published on 2006/01/30

It seems a bit premature to be making such pronouncements, but it seems winter is behind us. Last week the tree outside our bedroom window burst into bloom. Now the tree in front of our garage is also budding. Green grass is beginning to burst forth in patches. It appears that spring is springing.


Eight months

Published on 2006/01/24

Our litle bundle of joy will be 8 months old on Saturday. She isn’t quite walking yet but given a couple fingers, she’ll happily follow our lead. She’s very keen to do anything we do. (Monkey see, Monkey do) If we’re eating it, she wants some too. So, in addition to feeding off mommy, she [...]


Texas is heating up!

Published on 2006/01/21

Thursday morning on my way into school traffic was backed up more than normal. We meet at 6:30AM and at that time, traffic going into downtown is heavy but not congested. Because I carpool, we get to use the HOV lane and typically never slow to less than 60mph. On Thursday, traffic was backed up [...]


Samsung A900 (Blade)

Published on 2006/01/16

It is long past time to get a new cell phone and plan. My contract with Sprint has long since expired so I’ve been researching the options. I have several criteria I consider essential for my cell phone service:

National Coverage – It must work while traveling
Home Coverage – Good reception at my house (duh)
Bluetooth/USB sync [...]


DS3 Rack for sale

Published on 2006/01/12

Do you know someone who may be interested in buying a DS3 rack? I’m selling one on eBay. I have a photo gallery online as well as the auction itself. Any ideas you have for getting the auction noticed are welcome.


I can see your phone records

Published on 2006/01/10

Do you want to find out if your spouse is making secret phone calls from their work or mobile phone? Are you concerned that your senator is making a few too many phone calls to certain law enformant agent(s)? Do you think your telephone records are secure from prying eyes? Think again. Yours, mine, and [...]