Category: Life, Universe, Everything

  • All That Jazz

    In one week I managed to touch on all of my dormant hobbies with a manic vengance. I might even keep them going after I recover.

  • Back to the Belt: Day 1

    I just got back from my first night returning to martial arts training. I feel good, a little sore, more than a little out of practice … but very happy to be back. Everything felt natural. Not perfect, but natural. My kicks need work, my legs don’t stretch as well as they did last year…

  • Secret Ingredient: FAIL

    While checking up on Alton Brown, my favorite TV chef, I discovered the existence of the Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine video game for the Nintendo Wii. I also discovered videos & reviews that indicate the game isn’t very good. If they ever decide to try another version, I have a few ingredients to suggest…

  • Blue Christmas

    Blue Christmas – Originally uploaded by siliconchef Photos from our Christmas decorations (full set on Flickr)

  • Seasonal Order

    I was discussing our holiday plans with my friend Amy when she pondered why people with no strong religious belief played along with the “Christmas tradition.” My response: it’s a homecoming for people who can’t make their own traditions. Whatever the reason, have some sort of celebration today. Find your friends, your family and even…

  • Built For The Job

    As I migrate my mobile life to my new T-Mobile G1, I often feel a little bit of sadness for the Sidekick II I just retired.