Author: Rob
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iPod jukebox (phase 1)
My projects seem to have a long gestation period, due in part to limited time, but mostly a result of procrastination. One such project that almost died on the vine was my iPod Jukebox.
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Toddler yard projects
Iris loves a good project. I love that about her. Recently, she and I did some heavy-duty project-ing. Here’s our process.
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IKEA mini-kitchen mods
One of my daughter’s most beloved toys is her IKEA DUKTIG mini-kitchen. It was a gift from the grandparents, and it’s one that she’s never tired of. Iris is a lot like her mommy, and baking and cooking wonderful savory foods are some of the many things they love to do. The only problem with…
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To do: create social media message bomb utility
I have this friend, let’s call him Marv. Marv can be a tough guy to get a hold of. So difficult, that I sometimes go crazy trying to plan my social calendar around his sporadic absenteeism. I vacillate between letting him be who he is and wanting to strangle him for his ways. I guess…
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Valentine’s Miracle
I wrote the following silly poem for Sarah a few years ago. I found it recently and thought I’d share it with the interwebz:
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Vegetarian resolutions
I’m not much for resolutions, but took the plunge this year and resolved something for the new year. I vowed not to eat meat.
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If a tree falls in your backyard…
A few weeks ago, a mighty wind blew. It toppled a portion of one of our blue spruce trees, nearly destroying my neighbor’s garage and power line. So it, and its brethren, had to go. I was sad at first, these trees being at least 50 years old. But I warmed to the idea of…
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Media center setup, part infinity
My home media center has evolved much over the years, as my patient wife can attest. See here, and here, and here, and here, and here. Well, now it’s gotten a whole let simpler.
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Bundle this!
Is it just me, or have cable and phone companies resorted to bundle-only pricing incentives?
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Vicarious entertainment
Pretty much right when we first found out we were pregnant with Iris, I got excited for the future of vicarious entertainment. I’m speaking of sharing great cinematic moments with my kid, allowing me to feel that same wonderment again through her eyes.