I know this is going to sound like blasphemy to many digital photography fans out there (and to gadget geeks in general), but I have to say – it is very handy to have a no-frills point & shoot digital camera around sometimes. Before you dismember me, let me explain. First off, let me say… Continue reading Digital Photography Blasphemy
On Being a Programmer in a World of Non-Programmers
This post over at The Daily WTF struck a chord with me. I can definitely feel the pain of trying to explain programming to non-programmer – or even just explaining what it is I do. Most times, I just get blank stares. To most people, “I work with computers” is the only thing they understand.… Continue reading On Being a Programmer in a World of Non-Programmers
Long-term Away Messages
Recently, I’ve started using Instant Messaging software again after a long hiatus. I stopped using it (for a variety of reasons) shortly after I left college (back in 2001). Now that I’m back “on IM,” there’s some things I’ve noticed – some of which I used to do myself, but that now just annoy me.… Continue reading Long-term Away Messages
Boot to the Head
Some people are going to be totally lost when they see this. I was NOT one of those people. I literally laughed so hard I fell out of my chair. The images in this skit were taken from the game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the Nintendo DS, and the soundtrack is from a skit… Continue reading Boot to the Head
Happy New Year – Reflections for 2008
Well, another year has come and gone. The Earth has finished another full revolution of sol. (More or less… see: solar vs sidereal year.) It feels like just yesterday that I was welcoming the arrival of 2007… or was it 2006? I’ve not been 100% about writing a post on New Year’s Day. Still, the… Continue reading Happy New Year – Reflections for 2008