Category Archives: See, I do have a life!

I’m about to take off to perform with the Rice MOB in some kind of Super Bowl-related thing that involves MTV and a rapper named “Chingy”. No, I have no idea who that is – I mean, c’mon, I’m a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It’s somewhat past time for me to make an important personal announcement. I’m not sure what is the proper way to do it in a forum such as this (Miss Manners would probably frown on it, but I’ll take my … Continue reading → Continue reading →

So we bought a new car just after Christmas, a Subaru Outback which in a less enlightened time would be called a “station wagon” but is now known by its more politically correct moniker, the “four-door hatchback”. It’s Tiffany’s car … Continue reading → Continue reading →

No, this isn’t a feeble attempt to imitate Friday Cat Blogging. We finally got a digital camera, so I figure now’s as good a time as any to show off the current star of our household. It’s a hard life … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well, we made it to the finals, but we didn’t finish in the money, so no free trip to Reno for me. I’ll be back tomorrow with my usual posting, and a few hands of interest for those who like … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m about to head up to Austin to play in the District qualifier for the North American Pairs event in Flight B. Unless you play tournament bridge, that probably means nothing to you, but the upshot is that the top … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It is with no small amount of sadness that I note the news that Michael Croft and Ginger Stampley will be leaving Houston in the very near future for the metro New York area. Their departure means that the Greater … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Congratulations to my sister Eileen and her husband Jason for the birth of their first child, Declan Charles, over the weekend. Mother and baby are doing fine, though since the little guy wasn’t due until February 5, he’s going to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

My dad and I just got back from buying a Christmas tree. We had an artificial tree when I was growing up, and in my secret heart of hearts I still think that’s the way to go. It’s cheaper – … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! My parents are in town and dinner is at our house, so I’ll be focusing on Real Life for today. It occurred to me last night that this is the first time in 20 years that I’ve … Continue reading → Continue reading →

November 1 is Dia de los Muertos. It also would have been the 90th birthday of my paternal grandmother, Jessie Mary McLaren Kuffner, who passed away in 1986. In honor of her and in observance of the holiday, this is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Let Calpundit have his cats. For those of us right-thinking people who prefer dogs, here’s a great article in the Times about how to tell where someone lives in the City by what kind of dog they own. Be sure … Continue reading → Continue reading →

We have returned, and in true Houston fashion our arrival was greeted by an overturned 18-wheeler on I-45, thus adding a half hour to our 20-minute drive home. Ah, well, we were enthusiastically greeted by our dog, who’d been picked … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Bonjour from France! I’ve got a few minutes and have dropped in at an Internet access shop to get a fix on news and blog stuff. We had a great time in the champagne country, visiting the Mercier, Moet, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m about to take off for a week in France, in the champagne country outside of Paris over the weekend, and in Paris from Tuesday till Friday when we return. It’s possible I’ll have some brief Net access while in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

So I met a number of Houston’s finest lefty bloggers at Two Rows brewpub last night, during which time we talked about music, hoisted a few beers, and finalized our plans to take over the world. In attendance were Continue reading →

Well, hey, if certain other bloggers can post interesting photos of themselves from olden times, I figure I can too. This picture was just sent to the MOB mailing list. (I’m the guy on the left, in case there’s any … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m about to head off to The Woodlands for a three-day training class. I have no idea if I’ll have any computer access during this time (it’s not a technical class), so this may or may not be the last … Continue reading → Continue reading →

We’re back, meaning that I get to be busy unpacking, doing laundry, checking email, spending quality time with the dog, etc. Posting will be back to its usual schedule later tonight or tomorrow morning, time permitting. I see that the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m off to Florida for what should be my last wedding road trip of the year. Not my last wedding, mind you – there’s one in Houston in two weeks – but the last one that requires a plane ticket. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m heading out of town, and may or may not have any Net access while I’m gone. I’ll be back on Sunday and will post while I’m gone if possible, otherwise when I return. Check out the fine blogs on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

What a wild week it’s been. Can’t speak for anyone else, but I sure never saw the Killer D’s walkout coming. I’d like to thank everyone for stopping by and for the notes of support I got during the week. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well, that was the longest day of travel not involving passports that I’ve had in awhile. The flight out of Oakland was delayed for two hours, as the originating flight from Houston had a medical emergency and had to make … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The watchword of this trip so far has been”reservations”. Several things we thought we were going to do – a tour of Alcatraz, a tour of the Scharffen Berger Chocolate factory, a group dinner – have all not happened because … Continue reading → Continue reading →

We’re off for a few days in San Francisco to visit friends. I’ll likely have limited access to a computer during that time, so there won’t be much new here until we return on Tuesday. Please visit some of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It’s a beautiful day outside. Laundry is almost finished, income tax filing will be done later, and the dog needs a bath. I’ll see you Monday. Continue reading →

We’re back from DC, having had a great time at the wedding and visiting with family and friends. To those who think Houston has wildly variable weather, note this: Yesterday in DC it was sunny and 75 degrees. Today it … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Tiffany and I are travelling to a wedding this weekend. I may or may not have any Net access while we’re gone, so if you don’t see any updates until Sunday when we return, it doesn’t mean I’ve been carted … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I play a regular game of bridge on Wednesdays using the online game OKBridge. We have a regular group that gets together, but we don’t always have a full foursome. When that happens, we play with whatever random person or … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I managed to miss an anniversary last week. Fortunately, it’s not one that involves Tiffany. On March 6, I marked 25 years of playing the saxophone. When I transferred from Sacred Heart Elementary School to William Morris Intermediate School in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Tiffany and I just got back from a trip to Austin where we attended a birthday party for my buddy Matt. The theme of the party was Roll Your Own Sushi. No, really – Matt bought all the ingredients at … Continue reading → Continue reading →

With a big assist from Michael Croft, we installed a wireless router today. Now both machines can connect to the Net. Shweet! Of course, the process wasn’t without a fair amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth. The original PC … Continue reading → Continue reading →

One of the companies that we support is transitioning its IT functions to an outsourcing firm. Included in their total package is support for an old, cranky, inscrutable, and ridiculously expensive fax server package. No one in their right minds … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Jack points me to this ESPN.com article about how to get away with reading the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue without getting your wife or girlfriend mad at you. Well, I have an even better way: Find a wife or girlfriend … Continue reading → Continue reading →