August 2008
39 posts
Was a long, hard week. Glad to take some time back in Dallas this weekend.
Vehicular Cycling Primer →
Weird seeing Kottke linkup Longview, TX news items. Way to define my little college town, Hard Body contest!
I missed the memo to wear camo shorts today. Don’t I feel silly.
Amazing how old Andy Griffith shows are still funny and entertaining.
Wondering how/where to live on the cheap when I go back to Dallas in a few months. Time is flying.
I envisioned my adult Friday nights a little more interesting than falling asleep while thinking about going to read at Starbucks. No?
NAVA’s guide to a good flag:
Keep It Simple (The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory…)
Use Meaningful Symbolism (The flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes…)
Use 2–3 Basic Colors (Limit the number of colors on the flag to three, which contrast well and come from the standard color set…)
No Lettering or Seals (Never use...
I need to browse Hulu more. Wonder if they’ll ever let me download to iPhone. The brief ads aren’t terrible at all.
New phrase to describe something done very well: “That TPS report is michael-phelps!”
I’ll admit, I wasn’t quite as ready to come back to the in-progress factory as I hoped.
New bumper sticker idea: “My soot-spewing diesel is twice as green as your hybrid.” Or, “Eat soot, hybrid.”
Back in Houston, things are calm in Dallas. Watching forum with Obama and McCain at Saddleback. Obama looked bad, McCain looked at home.
CNW's 'Dust to Dust' Automotive Energy Report →
Interesting data points:
2008 Jetta Diesel is $1.076/mile and the regular 2008 Jetta is $1.544/mile.
2008 Honda Civic Hybrid is $2.943/mile, 2008 regular Civic is $2.867/mile.
2008 Toyota Prius is $2.191/mile.
The most impactful car? The Maybach at $15.967/mile.
The least impactful car? The Smart car at $0.583/mile.
(@ Justin.)
I thought this only happened in movies. I don’t think there is a sappy ending this time.
Kudos to Kinkos for the online printing service. Very easy to use and full of options. Love it!
Perhaps worst Apple store experience yet. But still, came away with beautiful iMac for mom. Goodbye, Dell!
Dear fellow passengers, there is no need to applause on a successful routine landing. Also, next time, can everyone please use deodorant?
Ok, seriously? The bathroom at the airport is the last place I want to feel obligated in tipping someone.
The CLT airport uses the standard airport sign but rotates it to indicate left/right turns to get to airport. Subtle.
Gallery of 101 Vintage Computer Ads [Retromodo] →
I went to work, and all I got was this lousy... →
Doing the happy dance re: going back to Texas for the week.
Steel-toe boots are totally in fashion this fall, right?
Going to Houston and Dallas for the week. Sweet.
Wow. Just wow. iPhone Remote App + iTunes + Airport Express. Is this bliss? Yes, I think so. Mucho gracias @jsmecham.
Peddling Bicycle Inferiority →
Is that rain I smell? Too bad the humidity will only increase. I’m moving to a desert after this project. Take that southern comfort!
Impressive: All the News does not lie. http://allnews.greyisgood.eu
Motivation and energy completely gone. One cure: go to coffee shop and read.
Arlington Takes First Stop Toward Mass Transit →
Work is suddenly slowing down again. This project is hard to know what to make of it. At least Columbia is a cool city.
Time to break out the swimsuit and wash the car.
Enjoying a relaxing @flyingdog woody creek white on a relaxing Saturday with no plans. Perfect.
Wallet: found. Thankfully I held off on getting new cards.
Seem to have lost wallet… but no weird charges yet. Wonder where it is.