Monthly Archives: May 2008

Perhaps the ultimate GTD tool?

The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen.

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Java Posse Podcast #188 – are you guys for real?

I was just listening to the guys describing the Livescribe Pulse Smartpen demo at JavaOne and how great it was but then lamenting that the desktop component only worked on Windows. I know these guys are developers, and I know … Continue reading

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Not sleeping…just thinking :)

I posted here today with the subject ZZZzzz… and indicated I was going to be taking a break for a bit.  I decided soon afterwards to remove that post and continue posting.    I have my reasons for such an abrupt … Continue reading

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All that is necessary to be a saint is to want to be one

But Lax said: “No, All that is necessary to be a saint is to want to be one. Don’t you believe that God will make you what He created you to be, if you will consent to let Him do … Continue reading

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Sayonara U-verse…it’s been a slice

“So when are you actually going to do something about the noise the Tivo is making?” I’d only been talking about fixing the whining hard drive in the DirecTivo for about a year and my wife was reminding me again … Continue reading

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I’m behind but the first garden plot is in

Was a beautiful day to get the first plot done. I know I’m way behind but I’m not sure it makes as much of a difference this year since it has been so cool for so long. In fact we’re … Continue reading

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Garden Journal: Replanting

I replanted the cucumbers and most of the peppers into bigger containers (8-1/2 ounce Styrofoam cups to be exact).  They need to get outside but I’m still not happy with the weather we’ve been having.  It has been real cool … Continue reading

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Week 1 – Daley Plaza Farmers Market – 5/15/2008

Same as Federal Plaza in that there wasn’t much to be had veggie-wise (no surprise).  Nichols Farm was there again and my friends at Labriola were there with their fantastic bread. I picked up a loaf of marble rye which … Continue reading

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Week 1 – Federal Plaza Farmers Market – 5/13/2008

Well, there wasn’t much to see but damn was it good to see the market back (not to mention it was a perfect day weather-wise).   Nichols Farm was back and one of the few with any actual vegetables.   They also … Continue reading

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Farmers Markets!

They’re back!  The city of Chicago downtown farmer’s markets started on Tuesday at Adams and Dearborn.  The season is under way!

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