Category: ramblings

Yes, former Senator Strom Thurmond has shuffled off this mortal coil. I don’t think I have ever rejoiced in the death of a fellow human being, but for some inexplicable reason, while I was lying in bed, listening to the announcement on WTOP, I felt a great elation. Maybe it’s that in 1957 he performed…

A few of my colleages are exhibiting signs of the start of serious spring allergies, and I am reminded that I was once too a sufferer. That is, until a couple of years ago— I gave up drinking milk and having it in cereal. I still use it here and there for baking, but no…

I realize I’ve been seriously slacking lately in my media reviews, the main reason being that it just takes so damn long to write a half-decent review, and there’s so many other things I’d rather be doing like, for instance, sleeping. I would, though, like to continue to express my thoughts on the movies, music…

Went out with AAl last night to help him pick out some home theatre components, and found a new soft drink from the makers of 7•up. That may actually become my caffeinated beverage of choice. 😀

Well, back from the demo session. I prepped all afternoon, and I was still a little nervous to start, but then aside from a few dead spots where I tried to re-find my place in my notes, things went remarkably well. 😀 I got lots of thanks for the presentation, and a few oohs and…

I’m doing a demo of Final Cut Express tonight, and doing a compare-and-contrast with iMovie. I’m a little nervous, seeing as how I’ve not actually used FCE yet, and I know next to nothing about iMovie. Guess I’ve got a busy afternoon ahead of me. 😛