Monthly Archives: December 2011

Our Last Night Together, 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

I’m not going to lie, 2011 was a turbulent year.  Seeming new opportunities at work turned into unemployment, and new jobs were not exactly lying thick on the ground.  At the same time a lot of positive stuff came along: … Continue reading →

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I’m No Customer Service Expert, But…

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

I didn’t plan to write anything for the blog today, but as with the Alyssa Bereznack story from a while back, some things I can’t pass by without comment.  This is going to be quick and off the cuff (not … Continue reading →

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Merry Merry!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

I just wanted to thank everyone who comes by the blog for your support these past few months.  It has meant a lot to watch my readership grow like it has.  Frankly, I’m humbled that other people would seek out … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for December 21

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

If I were pandering to the season, I’d try to do a holiday-themed list today.  The Twelve Links of Christmas, or some such.  Well, I’m not that kind of guy and I figure you might need a little break from … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Dork’s Gift Suggestions

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Yesterday I gave you my advice on the best way to shop for the geek in your life.  Following those should make your geek shopping experience a little easier, and result in happiness on Thanksmasween Day.  “But Renaissance Dork”, you … Continue reading →

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How to Shop for your Geek

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

We’ll get to shopping for your geek in a second, but first: I wrote a guest post for Beyond the Farthest Blog!  I was honoured to be asked to write something about the initial Star Trek pilot “The Cage” by … Continue reading →

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Play Does Not Discriminate

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

As I’m preparing for this holiday season, I am of course pondering gifts for my four nephews.  One sister has started a family board game night tradition, which evoked from me a window-rattling “squeee” of joy.  I would never try … Continue reading →

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Quiz Winners!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

Thanks to everyone that submitted an entry to my Centurion Quiz.  It was highly entertaining to see how much, and how little, you know about me.  The time has come to announce the three winners, but first the answer key: … Continue reading →

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Humpday Links for December 14

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Trying to wrap up a few projects around here, so I can properly enjoy the holiday season.  But as busy as I am, I would never forget the humpday links; some traditions must never die!  Onward! – John Kovalic created … Continue reading →

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Dorky Thoughts

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

I am tied up with other projects today, so today’s post is going to be another “daily digest”; I’m going to pop in here throughout the day as postable things pop into my head.  I won’t blame you if you … Continue reading →

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