http://www.livsimpl.com Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:00:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en livsimplhttp://feedburner.google.com I find myself at a bit of a crossroads. I haven't updated LivSimpl in months and feel like I've lost my spark with it. Occasionally I'll roll ideas for a post around in my head but nothing seems interesting enough to write about. I've heard about blogger burnout and I ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/nF0IBvmttVY" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/nF0IBvmttVY/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2009/04/27/a-crossroads/ My family and I are blessed in that we haven't been directly affected by the economic hardships many are facing, for which I'm grateful. That being said, it's still something that lingers in the back of my mind. People are losing jobs and, in some cases, having to take ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/9b3tU8S-9A8" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/9b3tU8S-9A8/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2009/01/12/not-feeling-the-econmoic-crunch-adapt-anyway/ I realize this is a very niche-y thing to write about, but I'm really excited about this (yes, I'm a geek) and I'm guessing there are lots of other iPhone users out there who have been frustrated with the lack of notes synchronization. For crying out loud, the phone can ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/hUbker2IlM4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/hUbker2IlM4/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2008/12/22/finally-sync-notes-off-your-iphone-or-ipod-touch/ Sorry it’s been a while since I’ve posted. Please know that I haven’t forgotten about the site! The good news is that the reason I've been somewhat negligent with regard to LivSimpl is that my wife and I are expecting our second child! We’re very excited for the new addition (due ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/NENI78NbTYs" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/NENI78NbTYs/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2008/12/05/where-have-i-been/ ...The poll worker may not even ask you for an ID [seriously disturbing...seriously], the amendments may sound like they were written by a 5th grader with a thesaurus but no dictionary, and you may not even be entirely 100% certain which is the lesser of two evils…but the democratic process–and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/ePquM_wYLYQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/ePquM_wYLYQ/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2008/11/04/free-goodies-on-election-day-the-other-perks-to-voting/ Have a brain cramp when it comes to picking a costume? Just don't care about Halloween enough to put a lot of effort into it? Here are five simple, last-minute costume ideas: Sick and Tired Put on some PJs, slippers and a robe. Mess up your hair. Have a box of cold ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/oQMVHDtvyH4" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/oQMVHDtvyH4/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2008/10/30/a-year-ago-5-simple-last-minute-halloween-costume-ideas/ With political discussion and debate at a feverish pitch, we're just days away from a number of important elections, both locally and nationally. While I'm not going to get political here (except to ask, "Uh...is there a door #3?"), I will say that I think it's important to look at ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/vnqJcRza_u0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/vnqJcRza_u0/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2008/10/23/how-to-simplify-your-voting-experience/ My thoughts lately have been drifting toward the subject of responsibility. This isn't surprising as we consider the state of affairs around us. In a world that is seemingly less friendly, more prone to finger pointing, and always on the lookout for Numero Uno, I've been thinking about some simple ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/KPqm3kQX1AE" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/KPqm3kQX1AE/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2008/10/06/8-steps-to-building-a-better-community-through-personal-responsibility/ Happy Talk Like A Pirate Day everyone. Arrrg. Please subscribe to LivSimpl by clicking here. Photo courtesy of here.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/81marSDlrlQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/81marSDlrlQ/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2008/09/19/its-the-little-things-that-make-you-happy/ Sure, you could carry around a USB drive on your key chain to move frequently used files back and forth between frequently used computers but 1. they cost money, 2. they bulk up your key chain (a nit-picky thing, I know, but it bugs me) and 3. if you lose ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/livsimpl/~4/Q8HIjogColQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/livsimpl/~3/Q8HIjogColQ/ http://www.livsimpl.com/2008/09/15/how-to-easily-sync-files-between-computers-for-free/