Mike and Ploy

I took the trip to the post office today to mail back some bad ram (from the Mac story earlier).  I was dreading the long line, but thankfully, not too many people were there at 9:45AM downtown during my lunch hour.  Put my labels on and got ready to mail it, but then I noticed a curious machine in the corner.  I had bought stamps before, but this one was different – it was a complete Self-Service machine: pay by credit card, check zip code, print and affix label.  Woohoo!   (continue reading…)

Probably no other good reason to do this.  Wait, I got one.  I’m both testing out the camera, and testing out the video capabilities of this blog.  Yes – that’s it – definitely.

“You can’t change what happens to you, so change your perspective”

Think about it for a second – everything that happens to you is interpreted.  True, you can state facts: “I ate a McDonald’s lunch at 12″, “I took a trip to the grocery store to buy eggs”,  ”I worked for 8 hours on a project” – but no one talks like that.  There’s always commentary thrown in:  ”Nuggets are good!”, “The grocery store was crowded”, “I’m glad the project’s done”.  Without commentary, facts would be boring.  We have radio shows devoted to commentary and public opinion.  Reality shows have that announcer that tries to add suspense to the situation.  Even this blog has a comments section.  Why is it so important? (continue reading…)

Been away for awhile, but it’s not due to a lack of things to say.  Regarding this post though, I only have one piece of advice:  Do not drive to Las Vegas from San Francisco.  It’s a freaking 10 hour drive.  And you’re going to drive from San Francisco to Las Vegas, don’t stay there for just one day. (continue reading…)