Yes, there is much discussion of Google Talk these days. I’m not really all that keen on instant messaging —I have plenty of timesinks as it is, thanks — but I do like trying out new software. So if you are so inclined, please feel free to try out Google Talk and add me to [...]
It would be wrong to talk about things returning to normal in Miami while New Orleans is on a possible death watch. When I first saw the tracking of the storm, the strengthening, the difficulty of evacuation, all I could think of was how well-scripted it all is. It’s as though God is submitting query [...]
The juice was loose last night at Hidden City World Headquarters. Well, thankfully, not so much “loose” as “safely contained within approved devices and wires.” So once I’m done with some various mopping-up operations, things should be back to normal around here, which is to say, infrequent and largely inconsequential postings. Share/Bookmark
Last night I sat in the dark watching the storm outside my front window. Because of the blackout, everything was dark, nearly pitch black. Just enough moonlight trickled through to let me see the royal poincianas whipping to and fro across my car, and the date palm leaning unnervingly close to my porch. Then just [...]
I’m still here, though sweaty. I lost power at about 5:30 yesterday, and as of this writing (7:45 am) I still don’t have it back. I’m using a bit of my battery backup to power the DSL modem, and old faithful Gargantua’s battery to write. I’ll fill in the details later, but I’ll mention this [...]
Ah, the hustle and bustle of hurricane preparations! It never gets old! No, actually, it does. I’m over it. Woke up at 5:00 am from a troubling dream involving the impending hurricane and a confrontational work situation, got online to check storm status, and then had to go in to the office to make certain [...]
There have been some issues with this site lately. My research so far indicates that it may be related to my comment system, so if the “comments” links suddenly disappear you’ll know what happened. Share/Bookmark
I am not an iPod owner. No interest, really, but nothing against them. However, if someone wanted to import one of these for me, I wouldn’t say no… I’m really curious as to what’s on those CDs, though. Anyone speak Japanese? Share/Bookmark
The Cat Buddha wishes you to know that the proprietor of this site has not yet achieved nirvana, nor has he achieved the legendary work/life balance; for that matter, he hasn’t even managed checkbook balance. Nonetheless, he will return soon, and thanks you for your continued support. Share/Bookmark
Here’s another interesting vintage postcard. I’m not certain if that pipe contains tobacco, or perhaps opium. (Hey, it dates to the 1920s!) Any thoughts? Share/Bookmark
I rather scrupulously avoid any mention of my employer on this site. This is both a matter of simple courtesy to the people who pay my salary, and an attempt to avoid getting dooced. However, since it seems that someone has put the word out in the office that this site is mine, I would [...]
I recently bid on and won an exceedingly odd antique postcard on Ebay. It isn’t the kind of thing I would normally buy, but there was just something intriguing about this. Now given that this card comes from an era in which postcards were used as we would use greeting cards today, I’m trying to [...]
Photography is the last refuge of a scoundrel. Or something like that. Share/Bookmark
An interesting local site I recently discovered, CriticalMiami, has some good photos and information about the new Performing Arts Center. It’s only about fifteen years behind schedule, but better late than never (I hope). Share/Bookmark