We’ve been experiencing frequent blink power outages over the past 2 weeks. Everyday, there are two to three or more of these. My computer shuts down in a flash and then all my other gadgets power-up and I am left nursing my programs back to life. What gets me the most is that I still … [Read more…]
As I mentioned a few weeks back, my buddies Alan and Justin were here for a visit. While here, Justin took over 800 photos with his Nikon. It was great to see what he was able to see through the lens. He captured expressions of our children. He presented us with textures we daily walk … [Read more…]
A while back I installed Sweet Home 3D on my iMac and I’ve been tinkering around with it every now and then. I’ve always enjoyed designing dream homes and making them as elaborate as possible, but lately, I just want something utilitarian and that is mine. Four BedroomOpen Kitchen-Dining-LivingroomPatioOfficeComplete Basement SuiteLaundry and Storage Room Of … [Read more…]
Amber and I finally went out on a date, after more than a year. Children. We took some friends along, newlyweds, to help us remember how it´s all done. Got a baby sitter (our sponsor child) (bonus) and headed to Coban to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Then we grabbed … [Read more…]
Some of the ground covered in the past 99 posts: Bread to TepezquintleSister to Sister-in-LawGreek to BinaryColon to CheneyBurma to CubaMoon to LightningDead Goat to New Born GoatRunning to CyclingSchool Openings to School GraduationsWorld AIDS Day to Better World ShopperElections to Political UnrestMama to PapaDistant Volcanoes to What’s on my BeltSuper Bugs to Stomach WormsInstalling … [Read more…]
Since Mr. Morgan Spurlock made his indicting film on fastfood culture and the health deficits, I think McDonalds has responded incredibly. I’ve never been a fan. I usually felt lethargic after eating a 1/4 pounder. I prefer to support indie restaurants rather than the franchises. And about 9 years ago they had McWraps which tasted … [Read more…]
Made some delicious bread on Monday. Super easy and natural recipe from Justin. The great thing about this bread is the ingredients: flour, salt, tiny bit of yeast, water. The dough draws the yeast from the air and the bread is cooked in a closed pot in the oven to keep the moisture in the … [Read more…]
This past weekend I wore my jogging pants. No belt loops. No belt. Just a drawstring that I didn’t tie up and pockets that I didn’t fill. In the mornings, I normally pack my belt (with knife and phone on each side), keys (on my right belt loop), and passport and wallet in my front … [Read more…]
I got pulled over in Guatemala City for talking on my cell phone while driving. The policeman told me it was “contra la ley” in all of Guatemala – news to me. It is a Q100 fine. After comiserating with his companeros, he let me off. I think it was the Alberta drivers permit that … [Read more…]
Many will say to me, “Adventurer,” and that I am, except of a different kind and of those who wear the skin to demonstrate their truth. -Ché Guevara My neighbour got me a Ché shirt the other day and this quote is on it. Then I watched a 3 1/2 hour miniseries on the rise … [Read more…]