Monthly Archives: May 2004

What Were You Thinkin’?

Posted on May 20, 2004 | Leave a comment
When you first met your most current main squeeze (husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, significant other, sex partner, WHATEVER!)
Hmm… I don’t remember, I just know I was crabby at the time (and I was aware of it). I do remember noticing she was single (and that I was crabby) and she wanted a favor (extra work for me). Later on she told me that afterward she asked a friend “who’s the ass”. And she still went out with me later. (What was she thinking…?)

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Beginnings, Middles and Ends – The Thursday Threesome

Posted on May 20, 2004 | Leave a comment
Onesome- Beginnings: Are there any television shows out there that you’ve watched regularly from the very beginning?
Joan of Arcadia, Smallville, Sports Night, Friends, Alias, Strange Luck, Roswell, VR5 and probably a few other sci-fi shows that didn’t last wlong.
Twosome- Middles: What about shows that you came into in the middle of the season but immediately grabbed your attention and turned you into a die-hard fan?
Actualy Friends was a middle of the season and but I was hooked. Mad About You hooked me for a while. I’m sure there is more
Threesome- And Ends: Recently, a number of big name shows have ended, Friends, Fraiser, The Drew Carey Show, and the cult hit, Angel. Did you watch any of the big finales? Have you ever been really sad to see a show go?
I was sad to see Sports Night and Roswell go. Every thing else was kinda short, this year I’ve lost a few: The Handler, Wonderfalls, I’m with Her, Century City and I’m sure there are a few more but I’d have to check my TiVo.

From The Thursday Threesome

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I always put this off – What’s on right now…

Posted on May 19, 2004 | 1 comment
What’s On your ‘I always put this off’ list Right Now?
Lately it’s rebates, I’m really behind… Usually I’m pretty good (since it’s like free money), but the last few times.. Oh! And my taxes too!

From What’s on right now…

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Phones – Tuesday Twosome

Posted on May 18, 2004 | Leave a comment
1. Cell phones: “Annoying” or “convenient”:
Convienent and cost effective and great tool. Annoying when in the hands of an evil phoner (those who ignore their kids and talk, drive erratically, keep their ringer set at 11, talk loud anywhere, etc.)
2. Last two people that called you:
Hmm… Mark and Kelly?
3. Last two people you called:
Mark and Kelly!
4. Caller ID: “Wonderful” or “too much information”:
TMI. I have it, but it’s free with my phone service, I rarely pay it attention. The best time to use it is when I’m running late. If it’s who I’m meeting, I grab it, otherwise I’m gone.
5. Call Waiting: “I hate missing a call” or “Stop interrupting me”:
It’s EVIL! There is no real reason to have it. It probably costs half the price of a second line. If it’s important and can’t wait the operator can break in on the call (they might not be able to on a cell phone).

From Tuesday Twosome.

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Speaking of Ben and Mena

Posted on May 17, 2004 | Leave a comment

Go listen to a great interview with Ben and Mena from Six Apart (Movable Type). ben and mena trottThey have an interview with Doug Kayeat at IT Conversations. It’s very enlightening since it took place before last Thursday. Anyone who thinks they backpedaled after their announcement would be wrong (maybe a tiny bit right, but not much), they pretty much say it all here (a week or two before). Listen to the recording (it’s 39 minutes) you need to hear it, not read it. They say how they (the company) are changing, what people aren’t going to like and what the changes are and all sorts of interesting things. I think I like them even more now…

IT Conversations is a great web site. Lots of interesting interviews and conversations.

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Friends and more… – RE: Blogs

Posted on May 17, 2004 | Leave a comment
1. Have you made lasting friendships via your blog that grew into a ‘real life’ friendship?
No, but I’m feeling like I’m getting to know some of the other people better. Which is kinda silly, I know details, but I don’t really know them. I hope someone organizes a Michigan Blogger Happy Hour (Detroit) or something to meet some of these people.
2. How many of your offline conversations with friends, family, co-workers contain the words, “I blogged about that the other day….”?
Generally never. I don’t usually mention it unless someone asks. I talk about the web and bloggers but I don’t generally mention it’s me. Anyone who finds it (or whatever) is fine, but I don’t advertise… Not sure exactly why. Probably ’cause I don’t think they’ll “get it” and by the time they ask they’ll understand better?
3. Regarding blog templates – have you made any cool updates to your digs?
Just yesterday. I did a lunar theme and it should change automatically as the moon phase does.
4. Have any blogs given you inspiration this week – – good, bad or ugly?
All the complaining about Movable Type just made me think about UseNet/NetNews and the whining that always went on there. Asking a few questions, reading all the information really would have gone a long way. It was more a dis-inspiration. All the blogging about the torturing and beheding has pretty much had some bad karma too. I’ve actually had a good week reading, it’s just been tainted by some of the stuff. Actually Katie has been pretty geeked about her new apartment which has been a nice read and has put a smile on since she’s SO happy about it…

From RE: Blogs

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Speaking of new layouts

Posted on May 16, 2004 | 1 comment

Dawn’s site, breakdAwn, has only been up for ten or so days now and she’s already changed the layout three or four times. That’s not to say she hasn’t been writing, just that’s she’s gotten into this. Now who else can I recommend this to..?

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MovableType part 3.0

Posted on May 16, 2004 | Leave a comment

It’s a little later since my earlier MT posts (one and two) and people have calmed down a bit about MovableType’s new pricing structure. Which for individual personal use really isn’t that different than the previous versions. I like that some of the big names in MT blogging feel the same way as I do/did. (Of course I didn’t list the few big names that disagreed with me.)

  • BradChoate
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  • Jay Allen

    Here’s the problem. It might be enough of a fiasco to have really hurt the company. If for no other reason that bloggers heard about all the alternatives; some of the less expensive (free) alternatives. I’ve been a little blinded from the beginning in loving MT so much I wasn’t exploring all the alternatives but I’m happy with it, so why switch?

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