It turns out being an adult is mostly Googling how to do stuff.
chawley I found what I believe to be the earliest reference of me using Linux on the internet. Via Google Groups, I had posted a question asking for help configuring X on Debian 1.3.1 (released July 1997): I hope I haven’t missed an obvious solution to this problem somewhere – but it’s slowly driving me mad… … Read more
While attending a fundraiser at a bar tonight a girl approached me and asked if the penguin on my shirt was the Linux penguin (It was). I spent the next 40 minutes chatting with her and her boyfriend (a chef) about Linux and other assorted geekery. Totally restored my faith in humanity. Thank you, Anthony. … Read more
Pro Wrestler name or Porn star name? Either way I am picking from this list the next time I am stopped in the mall for a survey. Slab Bulkhead Fridge Largemeat Punt Speedchunk Butch Deadlift Bold Bigflank Splint Chesthair Flint Ironstag Bolt Vanderhuge Thick McRunfast Blast Hardcheese Buff Drinklots Trunk Slamchest Fist Rockbone Stump Beefgnaw … Read more
PSA: Just so everyone knows: I am a Linux administrator. I have been for a few years now. I DO NOT own any windows machines although I DO use them at work. If you choose to click that “Upgrade to Windows 10” button I’ve been hearing about you are on your own. I will be … Read more
So we go to Best Buy to buy some computer stuff that was on sale. I get to the Geek Squad counter and show the guy my phone with the items I want, in stock at that store and the price. He gets them and tells me the price is $10 more than I planned. … Read more
You think your job sucks? Let me tell you about the people I work with. First, there’s this supermodel wanna-be chick. Ok, I’ll admit, she’s pretty hot, but damn she is completely useless. The girl is constantly fixing her hair or putting on her makeup. She is extremely self-centered and never considers the needs of … Read more
In November 2009 I started a journal to help myself deal with yet another car problem. Since then, I have added other writings to the journal and tried to make it a more full compendium of my digital journaling. But it started with a car problem. Not just any car problem, but, at the time, … Read more
The bathroom lights at work have automatic motion sensors. This happens more often than I’d like.
One time we got in such an argument over where to eat we finally stayed home and Carrie made spaghetti. You could actually taste the frustration and anger in the sauce. From that point forward, that dish has been known as “Angry Spaghetti”. We’ve never had “Angry Spaghetti” since.