Politics is something that I follow a lot. It’s not necessarily that I enjoy politics, that would be akin to enjoying watching farmers shovel manure in a cattle barn, but rather it’s a desire to leave a better world for…
Please Excuse the Covetousness
engadget is reporting that Twin Cities Comcast internet subscribers will soon have the option of a 50Mbps down/ 5 Mbps up service. Being a Twin Cities Comcast customer already, I’m giddy. I probably won’t be getting it anytime soon though,…
My Republican Delegation Experience – Update
I just learned yesterday morning that I was elected as a full delegate to the Congressional District Convention as well as State of Minnesota Republican Convention. By my count, 5 of the 24 delegates to State from my district are…
Tired of Compromise
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I grew up in a staunchly Democratic household. By the time I was old enough to vote, I didn’t know any different, you voted Democrat because the Republicans were just rich people who wanted…
Missing Half the Point
I’m just catching up with myself after being gone over the weekend. My wife and I, along with our son and our moms went on a three-night cruise to the Bahamas last weekend. It was a great time to go…
Random Thoughts on the New Year
First things first, I don’t do resolutions. The last time I made one was 1994, and it was to never make another resolution. So far I’ve kept it perfectly. That doesn’t mean I don’t ever make changes, I just don’t…
What I’ve been up to
Writing has been very difficult to do lately. I am home for a 10-week leave of absence to take care of my 4½ month old son now that my wife is back at work. I am 4 weeks down and…
No More Apple?
Wow, I thought Apple was supposed to be known for having simple to use products and top-notch technical support. I guess that’s all an act. Back in January, I sprung for a new Mac Mini. I got the $800 model…
Seeing the States
I’ve posted this once before, but Ogre inspired me to do it again. When you consider road trips, and driving through states to get to other states, I have been to or through all the red ones here: (Alaska is…
Battling Illness, Boredom, and Tabloid TV
I was home sick over the weekend battling a cold. I left work early on Wednesday and was home Thursday and Friday. It gave me much more free time than I wanted, and was very boring. I felt best when…
In My Absense
I sort of forgot about doing the normal posts recently. On Monday, April 2nd I had to get up extra early and drive my wife to the hospital where she remained until the following Friday. It was good though, she…
My New Year’s Resolution
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? I am sticking with the last one I made. In 1994, I resolved to never again make a New Year’s Resolution. Thirteen years later, I haven’t broken it! I see no…
Where to Find Mr. Echo Zoe
Work and family life has made it exceedingly difficult to pontificate on this blog as much as I used to, or as much as I’d like to. Beginning in April (if not sooner) it will only get harder as Mrs.…
God Bless the Podcast
I’ve been a big fan of podcasting for some time now. When I was working 65 miles from home, in a different radio market, my iPod (not necessary for podcasts*) was a real blessing. I would get about 40 miles…
Arggh!
Once again, it be International “Talk Like a Pirate” Day and I didn’t know until the end of the day. Could someone please email me next year or something? I always seem to miss out!