http://sparrowlegs.com/nest dad, husband, geek, creep Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:21:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en >мебелиleaving for a while. I'm moving my blog and all of its hip and current content. I know you'll miss me because I post so frequently. I'm sure you'll summon the patience. Thanks for your understanding. http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/so-long-for-now/ A few years ago Dave Brouse and I stumbled upon OneBillionMazes.com. It's a site that has, well, one billion mazes. I learned two things that day: That there is an absolutely foolproof way to navigate out of any maze. Apparently, Dave had learned it from Sean Connery. That I ... http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/one-billion/ Our nation is bracing itself as the baby boomer generation dodders into retirement. Industry analysts have been calculating the stress this generation will inflict on our health care system and eventually our cemeteries. But I don't think we're considering the real problem. What about the stress on ... http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/boomer-net/ I'm usually OK dealing with stupid people. Laughing at their misfortune seems to help. But, I find it really annoying when they make my life difficult. Like any self-respecting paranoid geek, I proudly employ secure passwords whenever possible. My passwords have: 10 or more characters. letters (uppercase and lowercase), numbers, ... http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/password-madness/ My oldest son has developed a cutting sense of humor. I'm not sure where he gets it. Probably from school. Sherry was holding up individual housewarming gifts a friend had given her to show me: Sherry:“See? I got a some chocolate, a cookbook, a measuring cup, and (showing oddly ... http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/snarky-son/ Over a year ago I published an article about the sweet demise of my childhood bully. I know you probably think I'm sick in the head, and I am. But luckily, I have someone to blame. Writing that article was a cathartic experience for me, and to this day, ... http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/world-wide-asshole/ I hate Walmart; not because I'm against a free market economy, but because I despise being in that store. So, since I can't bring myself to buy items at inflated grocery store prices, I'm forced to patronize Walmart about once a month. Amazon to the rescue! I've started using Amazon's Subscribe & ... http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/i-heart-amazon/ It's been a little over a year since I started working at the new company. I'm feeling more comfortable with my coworkers. Mr. Kratzer and I figured it was time for some friendly competition. Bring it on Highspire First Church of God. Bring it on. In related news, one ... http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/friendly-competition/ I'm still here. I've been unmotivated and too busy to write a post...for 89 days. I've been busy: buying a new, ghost free, home making last minute repairs on our old home before putting it on the market (read: polishing the turd) selling our old home helping the 4 other household members deal with ... http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/still-alive/ I was treated to this inspiring bumper sticker on my drive home from work. SIN-KILLS THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH ARE YOU SAVED? Ummm...I could just feel the warmth of God's love embrace my soul. Yup, I'm still an atheist. Sharing heaven with this guy would be hell. http://sparrowlegs.com/nest/god-is-love/