Via Lucky...
Are there any snacks, food or candy that are no longer made that you desperately miss?
Chocolate Cool Whip
Pudding Pops
New Coke (shaddap, I don't wanna hear it)
Yummy Mummy cereal
Orange Tootsie Rolls
Cool Brittania & Wavy Gravy ice cream
Snacks I just can't seem to find in Bend that I desperately miss...
Fried okra (with ranch)
Hushpuppies
Cadbury Boost
Wednesday, August 30
Monday, August 28
School
Back to School Friday Five on Monday from RevGalBlogPals (via Ponderosas):
1. What is your earliest memory of school?
I remember the geoboards at Happy Time (co-op preschool and kindergarten). (If you don't know what a geoboard is, click here!) I still love making the rubber band shapes with the kids.
2. Who was a favorite teacher in your early education?
Mr. Fast, 2nd grade at Mary Eyre. We have the same birthday. If he caught you writing a note he would flip your pencil out of your hand. He called me "whip cream" (long story, but I didn't like whipped cream until high school) to differentiate me from the 5 other girls called Jen/Jenny/Jennifer in the class. To retaliate I called him "Mr. Slow". He taught us "All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth" ... when I didn't have 2 front teeth.
3. What do you remember about school “back then” that is different from what you know about schools now?
Not so many field trips. More assemblies. More music and art. The school had 2 computers. They weren't hooked up to the Internet (or even a BBS). We learned to program LOGO on them. We didn't use calculators for math until high school. Students were grouped by "ability" and there wasn't concern about hurting feeling because, well, the remedial kids needed remedial studies.
4. Did you have to memorize in school? If so, share a poem or song you learned.
OF COURSE we memorized everything. My favorite was "Kings Play Cards On Family Grave Stones" (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species).
5. Did you ever get in trouble at school? Were there any embarrassing moments you can share?
When I was in middle school I slipped on the ice and my foot went down a grate (there was a missing bar). I banged up my knee (and my ego) pretty good but managed not to lose my shoe!
1. What is your earliest memory of school?
I remember the geoboards at Happy Time (co-op preschool and kindergarten). (If you don't know what a geoboard is, click here!) I still love making the rubber band shapes with the kids.
2. Who was a favorite teacher in your early education?
Mr. Fast, 2nd grade at Mary Eyre. We have the same birthday. If he caught you writing a note he would flip your pencil out of your hand. He called me "whip cream" (long story, but I didn't like whipped cream until high school) to differentiate me from the 5 other girls called Jen/Jenny/Jennifer in the class. To retaliate I called him "Mr. Slow". He taught us "All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth" ... when I didn't have 2 front teeth.
3. What do you remember about school “back then” that is different from what you know about schools now?
Not so many field trips. More assemblies. More music and art. The school had 2 computers. They weren't hooked up to the Internet (or even a BBS). We learned to program LOGO on them. We didn't use calculators for math until high school. Students were grouped by "ability" and there wasn't concern about hurting feeling because, well, the remedial kids needed remedial studies.
4. Did you have to memorize in school? If so, share a poem or song you learned.
OF COURSE we memorized everything. My favorite was "Kings Play Cards On Family Grave Stones" (Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species).
5. Did you ever get in trouble at school? Were there any embarrassing moments you can share?
When I was in middle school I slipped on the ice and my foot went down a grate (there was a missing bar). I banged up my knee (and my ego) pretty good but managed not to lose my shoe!
Friday, August 25
Splash
Yesterday was "Kids Choice" day. The three of them got to pick the activity for the whole day. They chose a trip to Kah-Nee-Ta, to go swimming and have a picnic.
They had a great time. They all love to swim and go down the waterslide; Stinky went on the slide 16 times in a row. I had a good day too... I relaxed in one of the lounge chairs with my book and swam and slid with the kiddos every once in a while. During one my swims I taught Boo to do the crawl stroke. She already swims pretty well but with no real form - she does sort of a combination of the breast stroke & doggy paddle with a good flutter kick. But she picked up the crawl quickly and was pretty proud (as was her mama). She sure got around the pool faster after that! I don't think Butthead ever came out of the water, except when it was time to eat (and Stinky went to get her) and when it was time to go home (and Boo went to get her). She is a little fish.
But my day was overshadowed by the knowledge that it cost $53 just to get us through the door - not to mention gas and the 1 1/2 hours driving (each way). Not that the money really matters... but they really have a racket going on up there.
They had a great time. They all love to swim and go down the waterslide; Stinky went on the slide 16 times in a row. I had a good day too... I relaxed in one of the lounge chairs with my book and swam and slid with the kiddos every once in a while. During one my swims I taught Boo to do the crawl stroke. She already swims pretty well but with no real form - she does sort of a combination of the breast stroke & doggy paddle with a good flutter kick. But she picked up the crawl quickly and was pretty proud (as was her mama). She sure got around the pool faster after that! I don't think Butthead ever came out of the water, except when it was time to eat (and Stinky went to get her) and when it was time to go home (and Boo went to get her). She is a little fish.
But my day was overshadowed by the knowledge that it cost $53 just to get us through the door - not to mention gas and the 1 1/2 hours driving (each way). Not that the money really matters... but they really have a racket going on up there.
Tuesday, August 22
Nets
According to Hack Bend, times they are a changin' on the north side of Bend.
Yeup... a Bend landmark, the Volcano Golf nets are coming down. On a recent trip to Target we confirmed it; the nets are definitely gone.
Big whoop. The big, tall poles (that apparently can be seen from Redmond) are still there.
Better yet? It's been converted into a car lot. A used car lot. They even have some of the cars parked on the fake grass that used to be a driving range.
(Insert bigger whooop here.)
For what it's worth - I preferred the driving range. I am not a golfer but Scott is. It was one of the few places we could go hit golf balls together, and I didn't feel nearly as self conscious as I did at the "proper" driving ranges attached to golf courses.
Yeup... a Bend landmark, the Volcano Golf nets are coming down. On a recent trip to Target we confirmed it; the nets are definitely gone.
Big whoop. The big, tall poles (that apparently can be seen from Redmond) are still there.
Better yet? It's been converted into a car lot. A used car lot. They even have some of the cars parked on the fake grass that used to be a driving range.
(Insert bigger whooop here.)
For what it's worth - I preferred the driving range. I am not a golfer but Scott is. It was one of the few places we could go hit golf balls together, and I didn't feel nearly as self conscious as I did at the "proper" driving ranges attached to golf courses.
Library
We went to the library this morning. I love the library. The kids also love the library. Some times it seems like everything is so expensive in this town. And then I remember to go to the library, where it's free... and that makes me happy.
During the school year, trips to the library are a regular, weekly occurrence. But over the summer we have all been so busy - the kids with their activities and trips to camp or grandparents, and Scott and me trying to get the house stuff all wrapped up - we just haven't made it as often as I would like.
A trip to the library can last anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours. Today was of the latter nature. I am so amazed and pleased that the kids can spend that much time, quiet and happy, at the library. It reminds me how lucky we are to have kids like them. They are pretty cool little people! They all love looking through the books and picking a few to take home. The girls like the story computers. They have Arthur, Carmen Sandiego, Pooh - and all manner of other kids games on the story computers. Stinky likes the Internet computers. He likes to play the interactive games with the other kids in the library.
Today I let them pick out some movies to bring home, to watch in the afternoon when it's really too hot to be outside for very long. They found a Yu-Gi-Oh movie and were so excited... until they got home, put it in the VCR... and realized it's the Spanish-language version. Oh well!!
While they are busy in the children's area I usually run up to the fiction area to grab a couple of titles. I am pretty random about my reading selections - I will read just about anything (as long as it doesn't give me nightmares). Then I generally wander to non-fiction to choose a cookbook, and head back downstairs. I like to sit in the back of the kids' section where I can (usually) see the kids and they can (usually) see me. It's a nice chance for me to sit and lightly read my new selections.
Why lightly? Because I love to people watch! There is usually plenty going on in the children's area. My favorites are the parents with toddlers. It's fun to watch those little kids - there was a little one today rearranging the chairs at the big table. At first it was funny how fascinating the activity was for her. Then I realized that from her point of view it was probably one of the only times when the chairs were small enough for her to move on her own, without help. When it was time to go she threw a bit of a fuss, so it really must have been fun for her!
Maybe we'll go back tomorrow!
During the school year, trips to the library are a regular, weekly occurrence. But over the summer we have all been so busy - the kids with their activities and trips to camp or grandparents, and Scott and me trying to get the house stuff all wrapped up - we just haven't made it as often as I would like.
A trip to the library can last anywhere from 15 minutes to two hours. Today was of the latter nature. I am so amazed and pleased that the kids can spend that much time, quiet and happy, at the library. It reminds me how lucky we are to have kids like them. They are pretty cool little people! They all love looking through the books and picking a few to take home. The girls like the story computers. They have Arthur, Carmen Sandiego, Pooh - and all manner of other kids games on the story computers. Stinky likes the Internet computers. He likes to play the interactive games with the other kids in the library.
Today I let them pick out some movies to bring home, to watch in the afternoon when it's really too hot to be outside for very long. They found a Yu-Gi-Oh movie and were so excited... until they got home, put it in the VCR... and realized it's the Spanish-language version. Oh well!!
While they are busy in the children's area I usually run up to the fiction area to grab a couple of titles. I am pretty random about my reading selections - I will read just about anything (as long as it doesn't give me nightmares). Then I generally wander to non-fiction to choose a cookbook, and head back downstairs. I like to sit in the back of the kids' section where I can (usually) see the kids and they can (usually) see me. It's a nice chance for me to sit and lightly read my new selections.
Why lightly? Because I love to people watch! There is usually plenty going on in the children's area. My favorites are the parents with toddlers. It's fun to watch those little kids - there was a little one today rearranging the chairs at the big table. At first it was funny how fascinating the activity was for her. Then I realized that from her point of view it was probably one of the only times when the chairs were small enough for her to move on her own, without help. When it was time to go she threw a bit of a fuss, so it really must have been fun for her!
Maybe we'll go back tomorrow!
Baldy's
I finally introduced Scott to the goodness that is Baldy's BBQ last week. He liked it so much that we had to go back on Sunday. We both had "Smothered Fries" (french fries covered - er, smothered - with cheese, pulled pork, and bbq sauce). Both times. Yes, they are that good.
Wagon
Apparently I fell off the blogging wagon. Oops!
We had a busy, often fun weekend. We didn't make it to the munch n movie but we did go to the brew fest. Actually I went twice; on Friday with Scott to drink beer. On Saturday I went with some girl friends and indulged in the blackberry cosmos (Bendistillery had a booth). A visit to Anthony's for just one more drink and some appetizers wrapped up the evening... I highly recommend the crab, artichoke and shrimp dip.
Scott and I went to the Shawn Mullins concert on Sunday and that was a great show. It was a very cool show - just him and one other guy and their guitars (there was a mandolin tossed in there somewhere too). It rained a little but only enough to scare away some old people who didn't look like they enjoyed the music anyways. It has been a very good "concert summer" for us!!
Also on the house front we finally installed all the "bathroom hardware" (tp holders, towel racks, etc.). We continued to caulk every crack, seam and nail on the outside of the house, and put up the bats on three sides of the house. So we accomplished a bit in addition to enjoying ourselves.
We had a busy, often fun weekend. We didn't make it to the munch n movie but we did go to the brew fest. Actually I went twice; on Friday with Scott to drink beer. On Saturday I went with some girl friends and indulged in the blackberry cosmos (Bendistillery had a booth). A visit to Anthony's for just one more drink and some appetizers wrapped up the evening... I highly recommend the crab, artichoke and shrimp dip.
Scott and I went to the Shawn Mullins concert on Sunday and that was a great show. It was a very cool show - just him and one other guy and their guitars (there was a mandolin tossed in there somewhere too). It rained a little but only enough to scare away some old people who didn't look like they enjoyed the music anyways. It has been a very good "concert summer" for us!!
Also on the house front we finally installed all the "bathroom hardware" (tp holders, towel racks, etc.). We continued to caulk every crack, seam and nail on the outside of the house, and put up the bats on three sides of the house. So we accomplished a bit in addition to enjoying ourselves.
Thursday, August 17
Clerks
Hi, my name is Jen. I like (erm, no make that love) the movie "Clerks".
Hi, Jen
So what is a "Clerks" fan to do? Why, go see "Clerks 2" of course! And where better to see it than at McMenamins, sitting on a sofa with a Rubinator in my hand and the smell of Cajun Tots in the air...
Note: a Rubinator is like a Black & Tan; a pint that is half Ruby Ale and half Terminator Stout. Sooo delicious...
I did not have high expectations for this movie. I wondered, do we really need to see more of Dante and Randall? Does anyone else remember the disappointment that was "Mallrats"? But since the original was so very good (and "Dogma" was so very good too), I just couldn't resist. So I was very pleasantly surprised that "Clerks 2" is a great movie. It is arguably better than the original. There are many, many memorable scenes-moments-quotes...
And you should go experience them first-hand. Now. (Why are you still reading... go see the movie dammit!)
Hi, Jen
So what is a "Clerks" fan to do? Why, go see "Clerks 2" of course! And where better to see it than at McMenamins, sitting on a sofa with a Rubinator in my hand and the smell of Cajun Tots in the air...
Note: a Rubinator is like a Black & Tan; a pint that is half Ruby Ale and half Terminator Stout. Sooo delicious...
I did not have high expectations for this movie. I wondered, do we really need to see more of Dante and Randall? Does anyone else remember the disappointment that was "Mallrats"? But since the original was so very good (and "Dogma" was so very good too), I just couldn't resist. So I was very pleasantly surprised that "Clerks 2" is a great movie. It is arguably better than the original. There are many, many memorable scenes-moments-quotes...
And you should go experience them first-hand. Now. (Why are you still reading... go see the movie dammit!)
Wednesday, August 16
Orzo
I love Italian food. I love to cook it, I love the way it smells, and best of all I love to eat it! Unfortunately not everyone in the house is a tomato fan, so it can be challenging to find recipes that the whole family enjoys.
Which brings me to Orzo.
Orzo is a small, grain-shaped pasta. It looks a lot like rice. It comes in various sizes, and cooks up quickly. This is a very flexible recipe that everyone loves. It is quick and delicious!
Orzo with Basil & Parmesan
Ingredients
2 c. Orzo
4 T. Butter
4 c. chicken broth
1 t. basil
1/2 c. parmesan cheese
Melt butter in large skillet. Saute orzo for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Cover, lower heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 20 min). Stir in cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Variations
OBP 'n' Brats: boil 3 bratwurst in 3 c. water for 10 minutes. Grill for about 5 min. Cut into 1/3 inch slices and add to finished orzo.
OBP with Ham and Peas: add 1 c. cooked peas and 2 c. cubed ham to finished orzo.
Which brings me to Orzo.
Orzo is a small, grain-shaped pasta. It looks a lot like rice. It comes in various sizes, and cooks up quickly. This is a very flexible recipe that everyone loves. It is quick and delicious!
Orzo with Basil & Parmesan
Ingredients
2 c. Orzo
4 T. Butter
4 c. chicken broth
1 t. basil
1/2 c. parmesan cheese
Melt butter in large skillet. Saute orzo for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Cover, lower heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 20 min). Stir in cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Variations
OBP 'n' Brats: boil 3 bratwurst in 3 c. water for 10 minutes. Grill for about 5 min. Cut into 1/3 inch slices and add to finished orzo.
OBP with Ham and Peas: add 1 c. cooked peas and 2 c. cubed ham to finished orzo.
Hover
Do you know any helicopter parents?
I try to take good care of my kids. But will shielding them from bad experiences and struggles make them better adults? This article made me feel a little sick inside. I attended camp as a child, and worked at camps during my high school and college years. The kids went to camp this summer too - Stinky and Butthead to sleepover camp, and Boo to day camp. They had a blast, and part of the fun is being away from parents. And the kids at Camp Meriwether are older than my kids - we are talking about middle and high school kids that are going to camp... with their parents!
As parents are we supposed to be trained monkeys, who serve to entertain our children on demand? Don't get me wrong - I like playing with my kids and spending time with them. But it's good to know that if I need to make a phone call, do the dishes, or just spend some quiet time reading I won't have a child at my side, begging me to play with them. My kids can - and do - entertain themselves! Furthermore they shouldn't need me there to make sure that they are happy. Hopefully I have taught them how to communicate and interact with others well enough that they can do this on their own.
What are these kids (and their helicopters) going to do when it's time for college? Or that first job? How will their potential employer feel if mommy and daddy come to the job interview with junior?
Kids need to learn that independence early on.
I try to take good care of my kids. But will shielding them from bad experiences and struggles make them better adults? This article made me feel a little sick inside. I attended camp as a child, and worked at camps during my high school and college years. The kids went to camp this summer too - Stinky and Butthead to sleepover camp, and Boo to day camp. They had a blast, and part of the fun is being away from parents. And the kids at Camp Meriwether are older than my kids - we are talking about middle and high school kids that are going to camp... with their parents!
As parents are we supposed to be trained monkeys, who serve to entertain our children on demand? Don't get me wrong - I like playing with my kids and spending time with them. But it's good to know that if I need to make a phone call, do the dishes, or just spend some quiet time reading I won't have a child at my side, begging me to play with them. My kids can - and do - entertain themselves! Furthermore they shouldn't need me there to make sure that they are happy. Hopefully I have taught them how to communicate and interact with others well enough that they can do this on their own.
What are these kids (and their helicopters) going to do when it's time for college? Or that first job? How will their potential employer feel if mommy and daddy come to the job interview with junior?
Kids need to learn that independence early on.
Inconceivable
"Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
"As you wish."
"Have fun storming the castle!"
"No more rhymes now, I mean it!" "Anybody want a peanut?"
"I'm not a witch, I'm your wife."
"Rodents Of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist."
"Tyrone, you know how much I love watching you work, but I've got my country's 500th anniversary to plan, my wedding to arrange, my wife to murder and Guilder to frame for it; I'm swamped."
"And wuv, tru wuv, will fowow you foweva"
This Friday, The Princess Bride is showing at Munch N Movies! It opens at 5:30pm and is held at McKay Park in Bend. I think there is live music until the movie begins at dusk. If you have never been, this is a fun event. They have a huge inflatable screen, so you can relax in the park on a blanket or bring a low-rise chair. Last time we went there were food vendors, and there were a lot of families picnicking.
And afterwards, you can go see Snakes On A Plane...
"As you wish."
"Have fun storming the castle!"
"No more rhymes now, I mean it!" "Anybody want a peanut?"
"I'm not a witch, I'm your wife."
"Rodents Of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist."
"Tyrone, you know how much I love watching you work, but I've got my country's 500th anniversary to plan, my wedding to arrange, my wife to murder and Guilder to frame for it; I'm swamped."
"And wuv, tru wuv, will fowow you foweva"
This Friday, The Princess Bride is showing at Munch N Movies! It opens at 5:30pm and is held at McKay Park in Bend. I think there is live music until the movie begins at dusk. If you have never been, this is a fun event. They have a huge inflatable screen, so you can relax in the park on a blanket or bring a low-rise chair. Last time we went there were food vendors, and there were a lot of families picnicking.
And afterwards, you can go see Snakes On A Plane...
Tuesday, August 15
Goggles
Coolest
Game
Ever!!
OK... well maybe not the coolest game ever. But Goggles is pretty neat! It's a "Google Maps" flight sim - so basically you can fly around in a little cartoon airplane, anywhere there is satellite imagery available within... well... Google Maps. (Including Disneyland, Washington DC, New York City...)
Just be careful not to dive too fast! ;)
Game
Ever!!
OK... well maybe not the coolest game ever. But Goggles is pretty neat! It's a "Google Maps" flight sim - so basically you can fly around in a little cartoon airplane, anywhere there is satellite imagery available within... well... Google Maps. (Including Disneyland, Washington DC, New York City...)
Just be careful not to dive too fast! ;)
Physics
In honor of "Back to School" season... check out this site!
I remember being pretty intimidated by Physics back in high school, but it was actually a pretty cool class. This site uses Flash animations to demonstrate some basic (and some not-so-basic) principles of Physics. They are kind of fun to check out (in a really nerdy sense of the word "fun").
Science RULES!
I remember being pretty intimidated by Physics back in high school, but it was actually a pretty cool class. This site uses Flash animations to demonstrate some basic (and some not-so-basic) principles of Physics. They are kind of fun to check out (in a really nerdy sense of the word "fun").
Science RULES!
Monday, August 14
Dam
Picked up the kids from Salem (they were visiting my mom for the week). The funniest part about the drive between Salem and Bend?
The Dam!
< explanation > Since the kids are a bit older, we have stretched the rules concerning "bad words". If they can be used in a normal, appropriate, conversational context based on their "dictionary meaning" they can say them. That doesn't mean they can swear... I just don't think kids should be afraid of language and should understand that small words can have big meanings. < /explanation >
Anyhow... due to the nature of this rule we now have a game or contest of sorts, to see who can come up with clever uses of the word "dam" as we drive past the Detroit Dam.
Can we stop and have some "Dam Lunch"?
Look at all the "Dam Fisherman"!
I wish I had my camera so I could take some "Dam Pictures".
I have to use the "Dam Bathroom"!
They just laugh and giggle their way through Detroit... which distracts them from wanting to stop at the store or one of the restaurants. It's nice to have something to look forward to during that long drive!
Now... Do you have any "Dam Observations" to share?
The Dam!
< explanation > Since the kids are a bit older, we have stretched the rules concerning "bad words". If they can be used in a normal, appropriate, conversational context based on their "dictionary meaning" they can say them. That doesn't mean they can swear... I just don't think kids should be afraid of language and should understand that small words can have big meanings. < /explanation >
Anyhow... due to the nature of this rule we now have a game or contest of sorts, to see who can come up with clever uses of the word "dam" as we drive past the Detroit Dam.
Can we stop and have some "Dam Lunch"?
Look at all the "Dam Fisherman"!
I wish I had my camera so I could take some "Dam Pictures".
I have to use the "Dam Bathroom"!
They just laugh and giggle their way through Detroit... which distracts them from wanting to stop at the store or one of the restaurants. It's nice to have something to look forward to during that long drive!
Now... Do you have any "Dam Observations" to share?
Bike
I did it!!
Last week I took my bike (an old Huffy Savannah) for a tune-up and some new tires. I don't think Scott believed that I would... but today I rode my bike to work. The route I took is only about 5 miles and fairly flat - with just one (kinda steep) hill right before the office. That should be a hoot to whizz down tonight!
I already feel more responsible! (And kinda sore...)
Last week I took my bike (an old Huffy Savannah) for a tune-up and some new tires. I don't think Scott believed that I would... but today I rode my bike to work. The route I took is only about 5 miles and fairly flat - with just one (kinda steep) hill right before the office. That should be a hoot to whizz down tonight!
I already feel more responsible! (And kinda sore...)
Wednesday, August 9
MBP
Everyone is getting their MacBook Pro except me.
I reallyreallyreally want a shiny new 15.4-inch (widescreen), 2.16gHz Intel Core Duo with an extra gig of RAM. When will it be my turn? Pleas have been entered on my behalf. The knees are wearing out of my jeans. My home laptop (a PC) is going, going, gone...
I am soooo jealous...
I reallyreallyreally want a shiny new 15.4-inch (widescreen), 2.16gHz Intel Core Duo with an extra gig of RAM. When will it be my turn? Pleas have been entered on my behalf. The knees are wearing out of my jeans. My home laptop (a PC) is going, going, gone...
I am soooo jealous...
Tuesday, August 8
Lost
I have confirmed, without a doubt, that I am addicted to the TV show "LOST". Its idiosyncracies and trivia have burned into my brain.
How do I know this? (Warning... geek speak ahead!)
We are starting to use a new IDE for developing Flash applications known as Flex. Unfortunately before I can jump right in and start breaking things I have to wait for our network admin to update our web server software (Coldfusion). So, to pass the time I am stepping through the built in tutorials that came with the software. It's mostly common sense stuff, but a good start.
I was in the chapter named "behaviors" which is an overview of how to make the elements do "cool stuff" - make buttons glow, text wipes, etc. And one of the steps was to add a text label with THE NUMBERS.
Which I pointed out to my co-worker (who is a slacker, two lessons behind me... ha!). He doesn't watch LOST and doesn't care. But gave me a smug little smile anyhoo, to humor me.
So now I am busy adding cool effects to THE NUMBERS, just like they do in the show. Maybe if I am lucky food will drop from the sky and I can munch on some Dharma-O's. Hopefully The Others won't notice that I caught on to their plot, and kidnap my co-worker!
I hope LOST comes back soon... I need my "fix"!
How do I know this? (Warning... geek speak ahead!)
We are starting to use a new IDE for developing Flash applications known as Flex. Unfortunately before I can jump right in and start breaking things I have to wait for our network admin to update our web server software (Coldfusion). So, to pass the time I am stepping through the built in tutorials that came with the software. It's mostly common sense stuff, but a good start.
I was in the chapter named "behaviors" which is an overview of how to make the elements do "cool stuff" - make buttons glow, text wipes, etc. And one of the steps was to add a text label with THE NUMBERS.
Which I pointed out to my co-worker (who is a slacker, two lessons behind me... ha!). He doesn't watch LOST and doesn't care. But gave me a smug little smile anyhoo, to humor me.
So now I am busy adding cool effects to THE NUMBERS, just like they do in the show. Maybe if I am lucky food will drop from the sky and I can munch on some Dharma-O's. Hopefully The Others won't notice that I caught on to their plot, and kidnap my co-worker!
I hope LOST comes back soon... I need my "fix"!
Oregon
Oregon... better known as California's Canada, Idaho's Portugal, or (my personal favorite) Washington's Mexico.
So is our new identity as Canadian-Mexican-Portuguese-Americans (thanks to everyone's favorite satirist, Stephen Colbert)...
...Reality?
...Or Wikiality?
I think that Mr. Colbert actually got it right. I am a native Oregonian. I can recall countless conversations, when meeting new people, that went something like:
Them: Where are you from?
Me: Oregon.
Them: Where is that?
Me: On the west coast, between Washington and California.
Them: Oh, I thought that was Idaho.
Me: (hangs head)
Do I need to complain about it or feel ashamed? Not really. I'm sure that New Jersey has redeeming qualities, but I prefer the "stumped look" that I get in response, over the look of disgust that the Garden State's residents must get when they announce where they are from. IMHO: anonymity, and quiet but thoughtful pride of our fair state are preferable to the noisy advertisement of cities like NYC or LA.
Isn't that what makes Oregon... Oregon?
So is our new identity as Canadian-Mexican-Portuguese-Americans (thanks to everyone's favorite satirist, Stephen Colbert)...
...Reality?
...Or Wikiality?
I think that Mr. Colbert actually got it right. I am a native Oregonian. I can recall countless conversations, when meeting new people, that went something like:
Them: Where are you from?
Me: Oregon.
Them: Where is that?
Me: On the west coast, between Washington and California.
Them: Oh, I thought that was Idaho.
Me: (hangs head)
Do I need to complain about it or feel ashamed? Not really. I'm sure that New Jersey has redeeming qualities, but I prefer the "stumped look" that I get in response, over the look of disgust that the Garden State's residents must get when they announce where they are from. IMHO: anonymity, and quiet but thoughtful pride of our fair state are preferable to the noisy advertisement of cities like NYC or LA.
Isn't that what makes Oregon... Oregon?
Monday, August 7
Wednesday, August 2
Determination
Just running on a treadmill can be hard.
Four guys performing a highly choreographed routine on eight treadmills... now that must take a lot of hard work, creativity, practice, sweat, and determination. The results are fun to watch!
Thanks to Lucky for sending this my way! This video is by a group called "OK Go". I have to say that I have never heard of them before today, but if you want to know more about them click here to visit their website.
Four guys performing a highly choreographed routine on eight treadmills... now that must take a lot of hard work, creativity, practice, sweat, and determination. The results are fun to watch!
Thanks to Lucky for sending this my way! This video is by a group called "OK Go". I have to say that I have never heard of them before today, but if you want to know more about them click here to visit their website.
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