This week has been a whirlwind of professional energy. Early this week, I finally got around to updating my 3-4 year old resume. Why is that such a painful task? I think it is partially because most people do not generally like focusing on … [Continue reading]
“Gunner Palace” – movie review
Karen and I saw a screening for Gunner Palace this evening -- it was a documentary of sorts by Michael Tucker that portrayed his experience living with the Gunner brigage in ~2003 in Baghdad, Irag -- they were based out of one of Saddam's son's … [Continue reading]
Do you remember the secret room in Atari Adventure?
Okay, I'll state it for the record. The best gift that I ever received was the Atari 2600 that my parents bought for me for Christmas when I was about 10 years old. And my favorite games were Kaboom! (the explanation point is part of the title, sort … [Continue reading]
82 years young
I had a pleasant flight from Orlando, FL to Raleigh-Durham, NC today. I expected to get some reading or ipodding done, but instead spent the entire one hour and 45 minutes talking with my 82-year old next door neighbor, who I found out later was … [Continue reading]
Boca Della Vista, Jerry?
I enjoyed several days with my parents in their new retirement retreat in Winter Haven, FL... I guess this is where Pennsylvanians retire to play cards (Hand and Foot, primarily) -- I can't wait to be inducted to the playing circle in about 20 years … [Continue reading]