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Twittering myself and others since 2008
Ok, I figured since my job really requires that I stay up on all this new web technology stuff, I’d jump into the whole Twitter “microblogging” thing. Probably a good thing for me since I don’t blog as much as I would like to. It’s much quicker to write something that’s 140 characters or less….
Yeah, it snowed
The amount of snow that’s fallen is pretty crazy. It’s the light, fluffy, kind where you can see distinct snowflakes, and when you walk on it, you sink to your knees. Thought I’d take the camera out for awhile yesterday and see what I could capture.
The Central Terminal buffalo, transplanted
Courtesy of Caffeinated Gonzo, this buffalo, located at the University of Buffalo north campus, is a recast of the plaster-cast bronze painted buffalo that was located at the Central Terminal. When UB was looking to have a statue made for the campus, they did some historical research and found the original molds used to cast…
Free trade benefits all
Good article from the New York Times on the broader concept of free trade. I doubt there’s a human being on earth who hasn’t benefited from the opportunity to trade freely with his neighbors. Imagine what your life would be like if you had to grow your own food, make your own clothes and rely…
Confused by all those airline fees?
Check out this handy chart at RickSeaney.com which outlines all the major US carriers and their fees for everything from checking baggage to alcohol to unaccompanied minors. I didn’t even realize there was a fee for that. Of course, some parents may consider that a cheap day care.
Downtime day
Our first major holiday gathering at the new home was very successful. The weather was cooperative and everyone was able to make it out here to the hills. We had a fire going in the fireplace all day long. Amanda roasted a a perfect roast, in a way that even my father the “Meat Specialist”…