Growing Up Geek - the 80s Way

A comment on a previous article led me to an awesome article about 2 boys getting their first computer for Christmas in the early 80s. I wanted to comment on his site, but had to sign up, so I thought I'd say something here. The 80s were THE perfect decade ...

More new sites to review

Here are some of the sites I am currently reviewing:

(Beta) Spotplex provides internet users with real-time ranking of blog articles based on actual impression count.
In other words, you can find what is the hot news today, this week, or this month in real time at …

Lil' Tink's First Day Out

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2007-07-06 Tinkerbears frst time outside, originally uploaded by westxrenee.
Coming …

Center of attention

*Note. This post is much more personal than any others, and doesn't apply to either technology or blended families, but it does highlight some of the wonderful things that can come from being part of family and community. Not everything in a blended family is work and …

Ozzfest 2007 : Packing

In just a few hours, we will be on our way to Dallas, Texas to attend Ozzfest. By 'we' I mean Myself, Hubby, and 5 teenagers. In one vehicle. Two hotel rooms. 4 teen girls and 1 teen boy. To quote a friend off jaiku: Hilarity and mayhem must surely ...

Things kids say that you can't laugh at until later - Part 1 "Abnormally Large"

"Abnormally Large"
Sometimes, kids say something that wasn't meant to be funny, but was hilarious, but you can't laugh because it's usually in the middle of an argument or serious conversation. When this happens to us, it usually stops the conversation dead. And I try …

Things kids say that you can't laugh at until later - Part 2 "Long 'n Silky"

"Long 'n Silky"
Sometimes, kids say something that wasn't meant to be funny, but was hilarious, but you can't laugh because it's usually in the middle of an argument or serious conversation. When this happens to us, it usually stops the conversation dead. And I try …

The Thumpin' Puppies are finally online!

My favorite band in the whole world now has their own website, and a promo video, so I can finally share with you what they sound like. No music label really applies to them, they do their own thing, and sound great doing it. We call it 'dunebilly'. It's rock, and …

Sad news

Early this morning, our beautiful little Tinkerbell passed away. She just had her first litter of pups one week ago today. I guess it was too much for her. Now, not only are we mourning the loss of our beloved family dog, but we have 5 one-week old puppies that need to …

Cool news

Today has been very busy, but I got 2 great snippets of news involving my birthday and my favorite band.

The Thumpin' Puppies want a web page. And guess who they came to...yep. Me. I am so psyched about this job, but it gets better!

My birthday is next month, and …

Online lives

While the topic of this post fits in with my other blog theme of blending technology with real life, I find that it's too personal for me to post there. I found myself wondering about the difference between my online self and my real life self. While both are fully me, …

*blend exclusive! Rare pics of the Thumpin' Puppies on stage

*blend exclusive! Rare pics of the Thumpin' Puppies on stage

My first time on a jet ski! More pics

Buying a new biz

I find that if I write out things, I am better able to make decisions. And I don't want to talk myself through this investment on my regular blog, just like I don't use my regular blog to talk too much about me, me ,me. (I did say *too much*, I still ramble over at …

a good day

Yesterday was a good day. No, a GREAT day. After a morning of trying to cram in 10 hours worth of work into 3, my good day began.

First, my better half was home. He works in the oil and gas industry, on a drilling rig, and when he's working, we don't see him. At all. …

color profile

I took this color profile quiz over at http://vn247.net/flash/Color-and-Me.swf
Some of it's accurate - the rest is way off...

* You are a person who approaches their finances aggressively and with purpose. You make sure you have covered every angle by consulting …

grumbling

It's after 7 pm. I haven't eaten anything all day. And now I am sitting in the truck in the driveway of a friend's home, stealing the neighbor's wifi, while hubby and about 8 others gather around friend's race car and listen as he prepares to turn over the new engine …

New fave author

Just discovered Joe Hill's "Heart Shaped Box". Awesome book. He's a great writer. Completely ignore the fact that he is Stephen King's son - he stands completely on his own.