Going to a Rodeo. Total Texas

Last Friday I headed out to meet some friends in Fort Worth to check out the rodeo. I left early so I'd have some hangout time. This is the first time I've been to Fort Worth since I moved, and first time to the stockyards. First off, Fort Worth is way more happening than Dallas. … Continue reading Going to a Rodeo. Total Texas →

The Cover is Better

This song popped up on my youtube feed. I originally heard Marcus King's version. He's sitting in Carter's Vintage guiatr shop playing a seriously antique Fender Broadcaster which blends with the tone of his voice perfectly. I was looking to see it's original version and found it. Here's the original: https://youtu.be/Uyuub51sPCM Sounds a little cheery, … Continue reading The Cover is Better →

Book Report: How to not die in prison

Well, our pal Karmelo Anthony was in the news this week. Turns out his new hotrod legal team got a new judge to decide whether or not there'll be an appeal accepted. Apparently there were raycisms. I don't get how they can say there were no black jurors. There were blacks in the pool. Why … Continue reading Book Report: How to not die in prison →

Tis the way things were

Found this on my travels: My brother bought a '72 Impala custom for like $300 back in the day. It was two doors 454 Big Block motor Factry Dual exhaust Turbo 400 transmission 411 Positrac rear It would smoke the snow tires that were on the back. Keep in mind, when he bought that it … Continue reading Tis the way things were →

Dealing with Knuckleheads

A few years ago, I was in Las Vegas for a convention where I met quite a few coworkers (and my boss) for the first time. There was a large contingent from my department as well. It was cool to meet everyone. One of the guys was really into bikes, having bought a Goldwing five … Continue reading Dealing with Knuckleheads →

Papa will fix it – Lawnmower edition

I procrastinate. That's putting it lightly. I've had this Troy-Bilt lawnmower since 2012. I got a deal at Lowes by picking up a refurb unit. It's been a great lawnmower. It basically is a Honda painted red. I think the Honda deck may be aluminum. This one is steel. Every year in the fall, I'd … Continue reading Papa will fix it – Lawnmower edition →

Riding the pain train

Last week I was up in Virginia galavanting around. So, very little exercise. This week I'm back at it. Monday was super painful. I had a decent bike ride, making sure to take it easy. But later on when it was time to hit the weights, I suffered. I was sore before I even finished. … Continue reading Riding the pain train →

New space

Not long after I started working at home (2005) I bought a cheap "L" shaped desk at Office Depot. I've had that desk through 4 moves and 20 years. In the new place, it was replaced by a far nicer desk. So it sat in the other corner as sort of a project space. More … Continue reading New space →

Snowmaggedon

The snow and ice the weather people have been gobbling about for a few weeks finally arrived. Man, what a weekend. First off is Dewayne asking "Why aren't you prepared?" https://youtu.be/uuUqI8zgWN0?si=ftemyPUP1ZMvweLY Well? Why weren't you prepared? FFS it's been all over the place for weeks. No reason you didn't lay in some supplies and batten … Continue reading Snowmaggedon →

Merry Christmas

Usually, I take the whole Christmas week off. This year, I'm taking the week after. I have little to do before, these days. Hell, it wasn't until last weekend that my kids had any sort of gameplan going. Until I met the Girl, I spent Christmas eve alone more often than not. That started before … Continue reading Merry Christmas →