Why I Quit Facebook

It’s Not All Facebook’s Fault “…few of us ever made good on our vows to quit the site for good.” “The only sure way to keep something private on Facebook is not to post it to Facebook.” “Sharing is fun. But if you don’t plan on sharing with everyone, don’t bother.” And there it is. … Read more

Painting – 11-28-11

We are down to the final painting! Old – Paint baseboards and other trim or finishing – Finish the upstairs hallway – paint over the patch and neaten up ceiling around the hatch to the attic – Paint the garage door inside (cotton tail trim color) and outside (dark trim color, no idea if there … Read more

Dreaming of Future Interaction Design

A Breif Rant on The Future of Interaction Design By Brett Victor I see a device that knows where our body is at all moments. As we move, it registers our unique gestures and translates them into commands. Like augmented reality, everything we interact with (via touch, voice, whatever) can give us feedback and/or amplify … Read more

Jesse Get’s High

I have been watching some of the old Braking Bad outtakes and came across this one. I still think this is one of the best “getting high” plays I have ever seen. It really looks beautiful. I am glad I never fell sway to the pull.

Treme – Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Treme is a great series about New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The show is created by the same folks who made my favorite TV show of all time: The Wire. Many of the same cast members of The Wire star in Treme. [Note: I absolutely HATE HBO’s website. It is a total disaster. I am … Read more