Entries from December 2006

December 16, 2006

My Podcast Debut!

I’ve completed my first podcast! There are still a few minor flaws to fix..but otherwise it should be good 2 go!
It is titled “The Slop Report with Sloppy Joe”..and is available via this link:
http://www.switchpod.com/p6497.html
(click on the “Listen to this Podcast” orange button. You can also add it to iTunes, etc.)
I’m experimenting with Podcast hosting services, [...]

December 16, 2006

Voices from Times Past

Lately, I’ve been surfing the cyber airwaves with itunes, checking out the various radio station stations available. I drifted away from my usual techno/pop and ethnic stations and found a gold mine.
The most fascinating for me has been “The History Capsule”, which can be found in the Talk/Spoken Word section, which plays old radio [...]

December 12, 2006

Christmastime

I am the world’s worst present-wrapper. I suck. You know what’s worse? I wrapped presents better at age 10 than I do now. I have no clue why, but it’s true.
Maybe it’s the duller than an art history class scissors I was using tonight. (yeah, yeah I know..but art history classes ARE dull).
To add insult [...]

December 5, 2006

We Love Lincoln City

Over my birthday weekend, Mary treated me to a couple of days in Lincoln City, Oregon.
Here are a few snapshots (taken using Mary’s new Canon 30D camera).
Sidenote: Sadly, a Lincoln City landmark and favorite dining location for us, the Dory Cove, was destroyed by fire just a few days after we ate there. Freaky.
My beautiful [...]

December 5, 2006

Your Input Needed…

I’m honestly not sure how many of you read this blog without me sending out a “Blog Update” reminder emails (like if you have added me to your RSS feeds), but I need some input…if anyone is out there, that is.
Those of you who have known me over the years know that I [...]

December 5, 2006

Just when you suspected I might not be THAT geeky..

..I go and post screenshots from my video game play.
Wanna go for a ride? Barrelling over the Las Vegas strip in an older Beechcraft. (Microsoft Flight Simulator X)
Shortly after landing my VTOL (vertical take off/landing) F-35 on a Chinese road. (Battlefield 2)