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Kindle Is Convenient But Not Always The Best Choice

20 May 2009

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I know that’s a bold statement, not cost affective. Why am I saying that? Let’s look at a few things. Utah author Brandon Sanderson (who, by the way is finishing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series), has The Well of Ascension (Mistborn, Book 2) for sale on Amazon in paperback for $7.99. The Kindle [...]

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It’s Hot And My Brain Is Fried

10 August 2008

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I hate writing posts like this. I don’t really have anything of value to share. I cooked for 20 people on a BBQ. The grill was hot, the weather was, and I had a hard time staying cool. The things we do for our Family. After I was through cooking, I didn’t even feel like [...]

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I Lived 080808

8 August 2008

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Yes, today is 08 08 08. The most significant thing happening today is the 2008 Summer Olympic Games (link is to English version), being held in Beijing, China. Without trying to make some political statement, I’m pretty surprised more athletes or countries didn’t refuse to participate. Does that mean something? A neighbor is getting married today. [...]

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Could This Be A Hot Solution To My Flickr Post Problem?

6 August 2008

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If you’re a Flickr user, and want to post photos to your blog, you know there is no way to add categories or tags to the post. There could be a plug-in solution, but I couldn’t find it. Seriously, I looked for a long time. If there is one that does what I’m proposing, please [...]

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Book Review: It’s Your Ship

5 August 2008

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My personal trainer recommended a book the other day called It’s Your Ship, by Captain D. Michael Abrashoff. As a former United States Marine, I try and read leadership books written by those who served in the military. I connect with them. I understand their leadership styles and I always learn something. Leadership comes in many [...]

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