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Mike: Tweeted on 2009-07-03

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:59:59 -0700

.@benjaminws One of my college friends recently went to a bacon tasting event. Like a wine tasting, but with bacon. The mind boggles. in reply to benjaminws #
Overwhelmingly good to see the kiddo again. Happy days are here! #
OH: “My mouth tastes like bad decisions.” #
Nap time. Zzzzzzzz…. #

Mike: Tweeted on 2009-07-02

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:59 -0700

@davenoyes Based on my accumulation of 9 years of email at work, I think folders are an abomination, and gmail got it right with tags. in reply to davenoyes #
@evil_fizz This is your last chance to rest and have other people take care of you. Take advantage of it while you can!! in reply to evil_fizz #
@coreyhaines ESBs are tasty, and make a nice change of pace from IPAs. #overloadedTLAs in reply to coreyhaines #
Elvis has left the building… #

Mike: Tweeted on 2009-07-01

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:59:59 -0700

But it was only a fantasy The wall was too high as you can see No matter how he tried he could not break free& the worms ate into his brain. #
.@mcantor That’s why I’m a happy omnivore–a great many animals have committed the evolutionary sin of being *delicious*. in reply to mcantor #
@mcantor If you’re willing to fix breakage, then awesome is worth it. If not, then send a “here’s my plan for r0×0rs w/breakage” email. in reply to mcantor #
@mcantor Whereas I am punchy from listening to a lot of good music, very, very loud, while drinking quite a lot of wine. in reply to mcantor #
@mcantor Live Cure (Entreat), live Floyd (Pulse, disc 1), and then Explosions in the Sky here. in reply to mcantor #
@mcantor Trying to chip away at my 6100+ songs/16 days/32 GB of unrated tracks in iTunes. in reply to mcantor #
@mcantor Comfortably Numb is *amazing* live-I wish they’d tour again! Also, I’ve got a major soft spot for High Hopes. in reply to mcantor #
@csitko Which reminds me; if I want to bring road music, should I burn CDs or just make sure my iPod has been synced? in reply to csitko #
@mcantor Also I slightly prefer Delicate Sound of Thunder to Pulse, but both are excellent. And I like “Coming Back to Life” > “WDYWFM?”. in reply to mcantor #
T minus 11 days and counting to VNV Nation in Cleveland. Completely, totally psyched!! \o/ #
Photos from our morning in Orange: http://is.gd/1jWfV http://is.gd/1jWh6 http://is.gd/1jWk5 http://is.gd/1jWq3 (and many more). #
It is possible that in the name of trying to blow off some steam, regrettable choices about sleep may have been made. #zombiemorning #
@csitko @mcrute Forecast is looking good; recommend layers since the evening will be cool: http://bit.ly/8iKCW in reply to csitko #
Neat, the lights shut off automatically at 10. #
I’ve paid my dues, time after time. I’ve done my sentence, but committed no crime. #
@csitko As long as there’s room in the car for 2 guitar controllers. in reply to csitko #
You and I, we’ve been through that, and this is not our fate. So let us not talk falsely now–the hour’s getting late. #
@mcrute You’re way ahead of me–I’m still in the office! in reply to mcrute #
Whoa, updated gmail UI… #

Mike: Tweeted on 2009-06-30

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:59:59 -0700

Art of Noise + Tom Jones = day getting better. #
Okay, enough win for today, time to go eat & drink. Not necessarily in that order. #
RT @dangoor: How To Write Unmaintainable Code http://ff.im/-4EbKg #
Nachos, loud Cure, and a bottle of Picpoul help complete the day. #
You strangle me entangleme in hopelessness and prayers for raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaain… #
@lostaxalon Congrats and high-fives! in reply to lostaxalon #
If you’d ever like to experience a whole new world of slow, try sshfs over VPN on crappity DSL. Wow. #mindblowingfail #

Mike: Tweeted on 2009-06-29

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:59:59 -0700

@dstanek If it can wait until tonight, I can probably do it. in reply to dstanek #
Writing Python code whose job is to generate Javascript…. “We ought to have shotguns for this kinda deal.” #
@jeffpuckett I’m reminded of a t-shirt I once saw: “I’m so bad, I vacation in Detroit” in reply to jeffpuckett #

Mike: Tweeted on 2009-06-28

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:59:59 -0700

The Dude abides. #
Whoever is on air on WRUW and playing “The Story of Star Wars” on vinyl, you ROCK. Best late night drive home ever! #
@ttrygve @evil_fizz Congratulations, she looks like a keeper!!! Well done! And mom must be doing okay if she can tweet about it! in reply to ttrygve #
Why, hello, overly affectionate cat. You won’t be in my way at all today. Go ahead, parade all over my keyboard and lap while I try to work. #

Mike: Tweeted on 2009-06-27

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:59:59 -0700

Wasn’t I saying earlier (IRL) how I had to get more sleep and rest up so that I could kick ass all weekend? What happened to that guy? #
Remember how kiddo likes “Ballad of Serenity” as a lullaby? Now she’s starting to sing along with it. #

Mike: Tweeted on 2009-06-26

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:59:59 -0700

@ttrygve It will be a long day, but you will probably not notice. in reply to ttrygve #
Courts rule that news media can legally lie: http://bit.ly/HRT98
#wtf #fail #
Virtuality was great–more, please! #

Mike: Tweeted on 2009-06-25

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:59:59 -0700

@Aquamindy Sounds like it’s time to lower it that one last time… in reply to Aquamindy #
Dealership loaner car had empty gas tank; garage door doesn’t want to open… Today rules. #
!@Aquamindy So when does “Kazaam 2″ start filming? in reply to Aquamindy #
Best part of working from home: kiddo just brought me a popsicle. Awesome! #
@evil_fizz Good luck!! The fun will be started before you know it. in reply to evil_fizz #
Oh great–as I suspected, the AC-related noise in my car is the compressor signaling its impending demise. #
When using formencode, how do I accept 1+ values of a particular type? Looking for a way to combine validators.Set with validators.Int. #
Belay that, lazyweb; Google is only my friend after I ask on Twitter for some reason. #
Lazyweb (or @ianbicking): how can I glue post-formencode-validated params back onto a webob Request? #
@ianbicking That’s a good point. Better to convert post-validated dict into a MultiDict to maintain interface of req.params or leave as-is? in reply to ianbicking #
A bit behind schedule tonight, but at least managing to make the world a little bit better. So that’s good, right? #
http://bit.ly/CyzgM
Anime about potty training… I’m both terrified and greatly amused. #
@dmw7 I know the feeling; I once had Don McLean’s “American Pie” down cold–now all I can hear is the Weird Al version. in reply to dmw7 #

Mike: Tweeted on 2009-06-24

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:59:59 -0700

New VNV Nation–”Of Faith, Power and Glory”–arrived today, most excellent. Will have a hard time listening to anything else this summer. #
Which reminds me, I meant to buy a ticket tonight… (Done!) Can’t wait!! http://bit.ly/1aK2Tx #
RT @jeffpuckett: http://www.whereintheworldismarksanford.com #
@codeshaman Wow, you hadn’t seen that before? There are even some implementations of it that’ll convert Lolcode to to run it. in reply to codeshaman #
As if Outlook isn’t already a giant ball of fail… @msofficeus will still use Word to render emails. http://fixoutlook.org/ #
@pperon I think that somewhere around the 8-hour mark a meeting goes from “insanely long” to “unforgiveable.” in reply to pperon #
I see now that two days of Javascript win were just the setup for today’s descent into fail. I suspect that’s been its plot all along. #

Liz: Costume shop

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:22:00 -0700

Anyone have recommendations for a good costume shop in town?

Need to find one ASAP.

Thanks!

Liz: the skinny

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:10:00 -0700

I got the call today with a little bit of information on the exam I took in June. It was the most important bit of information.

I passed!!!!!!!!!

No idea the score, or anything else, just that I passed and the rest is in the mail.

London sent the scores in NYC instead of Philly hence a bit of confusion. But I passed!!!

This means I have ONE more exam in November.

In other news, looks like I’m going to a conference in DC for 3 days on French wine.

Mood: accomplished

Liz: Ugh

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:38:00 -0700

Why is it no one answers the phone when one has news!!!?!?!?!!?

Mood: annoyed

Liz: question

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:40:00 -0700

Anyone ever been to Cain Park art fair on Friday afternoon? Is it crazy busy? And can I bring a stroller?

Liz: Uninsurable because of past C-Section?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:44:00 -0700

I’ve stayed away from posting about parent blog stuff, but this one just shocks me too much not to pass on.

After Caesareans, Some See Higher Insurance Cost OMG!

Mood: surprised

Liz: randomness

Thu, 22 May 2008 19:37:00 -0700

Haven’t posted in a while that wasn’t a letter to the little one. So here’s my quick completely random post.

– Is it weird looking at preschool’s already when the kid is only 8 months old?

– I still can’t believe I’m the envy of the play group since we have gotten a babysitter to see Iron Man and are scheduled to see Indy 4 this weekend.

– Very hard to believe in 19 days I retake my Unit 3 tasting exam.

– There is now a boy in the next generation! And no, we are not expecting.

– Mock exams going nicely. Still have second half to do. Will be done by end of week.

– Had first professional photos done of kid on Monday, got proofs today. Great photos and she is SUPER cute. Very hard to decide.

– If you haven’t read the book The Great Good Thing it’s well worth the read. Not a self help book, but a fantasy book, can’t wait to read rest of the trilogy.

There is something else I’m forgetting, will try to post when I remember.

Mood: tired

Liz: a needle pulling thread

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:54:00 -0700

For the last few years when ever my mother visited we made curtains for either the guest room or Claire’s room. Since I am a novice with the sewing machine, it was a great opportunity to learn. The problem was I was using my Grandmother’s machine she got in the 60s or 70s in Florida that was an off brand from Asia. This meant we usually spent at least the first 30 minutes fighting with the machine.

For some overachieving reason a few years ago I decided I was going to learn to sew. I tried to make flannel PJ pants. Well, got the fabric cut out and sewn together, just needed a waist and hem the bottoms. And that is when I got stumped. The pattern sucked at explaining it. Finally remember to ask Mom for help. She helped me in Chicago. I finished them in Cleveland.

Things I’ve learned:
– Do the over stitch BEFORE doing the waist and hem.
– Trim the material before doing the overstitch.
– ALWAYS make sure you have the correct foot on the machine before doing an overstitch, triple check, O and C look a lot a like.

The best part is I got a belated Christmas and Birthday gift of a new sewing machine. One that doesn’t piss me off for the first 30 minutes of sewing. It’s got lots of fun bells and whistles. Best part, you can sew without a peddle. I don’t know why, but the peddle really pisses me off. I can walk and chew gum, but moving fabric with hands and pushing something your foot doesn’t work for me.

Need to take exam in June before spending too much time with the new machine. Don’t be surprised to see pictures of completed projects.

Mood: accomplished

Liz: random thought

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:56:00 -0700

Classes start tomorrow morning. This will be my first full day away from Claire. I’m not sure I can handle adult conversation all day. I might just start blowing raspberries in the middle of class.

Mood: contemplative

Liz: wtf???

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:05:00 -0700

Having just dealt with a HUGE snowfall at home a week and a half ago, I’m now in for “the heaviest late season snow in 25 years”?

What happened to all my good luck? Did I use it all up by Monday?

Mood: annoyed

Liz: Even more snow!

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:38:00 -0800

About 20 minutes ago I saw a couple cross country ski down the street in front of the house.

Mood: amused