Bike odometer: 1690
Weight lost: 41 lbs.
Hours of sleep last night: 10
Hours billed last week: 16.5
Aches & pains: abrasion on right calf, back, shoulders, bruise on right forearm
Current reading:: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester
Recent listening: Wolfmother, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Metallica
Recent viewing: Masters of Science Fiction, The Colbert Report, Gilmore Girls, Mindfreak, Tournament of the Americas
Recent playing: Pangea Arcade, Gimme Friction Baby, Guitar Hero II (XBox 360)
Recently accomplished: More garage re-organization, returned cans and bottles, cleaned cat box, foam recycling, cardboard recycling, mowed front yard, cleaned and lubed bike
Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, fix Thomas’ computer, finish garage, freecycling, Goodwill trip
Vital Statistics
Bike odometer: 1595
Weight lost: 48 lbs.
Hours of sleep last night: 9
Hours billed last week: 38.5
Aches & pains: knees (when riding), abrasion on right calf, left achilles, sore legs
Current reading:: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, Metal Cowboy by Joe Kurmaskie
Recent listening: Linkin Park, Poet In My Window by Nanci Griffith, Science Friday
Recent viewing: Countdown, Gilmore Girls, World Series of Poker, Masters of Science Fiction, The Colbert Report
Recent playing: Pangea Arcade, Gimme Friction Baby
Recently accomplished: Picked up bike from Bike Gallery, complete garage re-organization (half completed), unloaded desks from van, buried Nietzsche, Providence Bridge Pedal
Imperative To Do: Finish garage, RMA old Tivo drive, sift through inbox, post office, fix Thomas’ computer
Orson Scott Card on Climate Change
The author of Ender’s Game and the subsequent sequels wrote an interesting piece on problems with the global warming theory that you won’t see in the mainstream media. If Card wants any credibility with those he should be trying to convince, he should leave out statements in support of Bush.
As seen on Rob Kremer’s blog.
“Adama is my copilot”
The level of Battlestar nerdiness achieved by this car’s owner is close to uncomfortable. I’m not sure if I should be chagrined or jealous. Probably jealous.
Juan Cole on 24 and Heroes
Juan Cole thinks that 24 and Heroes represent differing views of the war on terror. He should watch the most recent season of Battlestar Galactica! Be sure to read the article he wrote for Salon.com, too.
Vital Statistics
Bike odometer: 919
Weight lost: 59 lbs.
Hours of sleep last night: 8
Hours billed last week: 44
Current reading: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, CSS Web Design for Dummies by Richard Mansfield
Recent listening: Coverville
Recent viewing: Gothika, MASH, NBA Playoffs First Round, Saturday Night Live, Mythbusters, CSI: Miami, Heroes
Recent playing: Boomshine
Recently accomplished: Sprayed weeds, more CSS & website upgrades, recycling, cat box, new chain from Bike Gallery (tire gone), paid bills
Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, backup Thomas, backup Graham, backup Tina, bank deposit, renew BTA membership, sift through inbox
Vital Statistics
Bike odometer: 798 miles
Weight lost: 55 lbs.
Hours of sleep last night: 8
Hours billed last week: 41
Total mice caught: 15
Current reading: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Recent listening: Broken Boy Soldiers by The Raconteurs, DrugMusic, Digital Ash In A Digital Urn by Bright Eyes
Recent viewing: Without a Trace, Cold Case, Battlestar Galactica, March Madness (but only a little bit)
Recent playing: Donut Games
Recently accomplished: Beat Legend of Aladdin
Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, fix bathroom sink, backup everyone’s computer, implement rechargeable battery plan, pay bills
Vital Statistics
Bike odometer: 790 miles
Weight lost: 55 lbs.
Hours of sleep last night: 7
Hours billed last week: 41
Total mice caught: 15
Current reading: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
Recent listening: Broken Boy Soldiers by The Raconteurs, DrugMusic, KBOO Bike Show, NPR Story of the Day, Science Friday, Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tull, Blood Sugar Sex Magik by Red Hot Chili Peppers
Recent viewing: Doctor Who, South Park, Countdown, Suns at Mavericks
Recent playing: Donut Games
Recently accomplished: Reunion planning
Imperative To Do: Pack for snow camping, RMA old Tivo drive, fix bathroom sink, backup everyone’s computer
Vital Statistics
Bike odometer: n/a
Weight lost: 53 lbs.
Hours of sleep last night: 7
Hours billed last week: 41
Total mice caught: 13
Current reading: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith
Recent listening: Coverville, DrugMusic, NPR Story of the Day, Science Friday
Recent viewing:Â Sportscenter, Kingdom Hospital, High Stakes Poker, Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report
Recent playing: Donut Games, Elebits
Recently accomplished: Fixed Thomas’ email, helped Tina finish her Cub Scout movie, help Thomas get video on his iPod, fixed DVD player (with Dust Off), test run for Cub Scout movie on projector
Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, hair cut, fix bathroom sink, buy front bike fender, taxes, move music to new drive, taxes, install CD burner in Thomas’ computer, backup everyone’s computer
Vital Statistics
Bike odometer: 711 miles
Weight lost: 53 lbs.
Hours of sleep last night: 8
Hours billed last week: 40
Total mice caught: 13
Current reading: 2107 Curious Word Origins, Says & Expressions by Charles Earle Funk, The Book of Totally Useless Information by Don Voorhees, The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith
Recent listening: The Information by Beck, Digital Ash In A Digital Urn by Bright Eyes, NPR Story of the Day, Broken Boy Soldiers by The Raconteurs, Necktie Second by Pete Droge
Recent viewing: Countdown, Sportscenter, Kingdom Hospital, The Office, My Name Is Earl, Medium
Recent playing: Donut Games, Elebits
Recently accomplished: Reset and re-baited mouse traps, re-routed cabling in office, paper recycling, paid bills, started reunion planning, DVD for Thane
Imperative To Do: RMA old Tivo drive, hair cut, fix bathroom sink, buy front bike fender, taxes, move music to new drive, taxes