Today’s pet peeve: So-called “professionals” who think that typing in Comic Sans is a good idea. People, it’s an ugly font, and the only people who should be using it are COMIC book artists. Hence the name COMIC sans. The only possible exceptions are kindergarten teachers and diaper fetishists.

Here in Massachusetts, we are finally moving into the perpetually chilly days of mid-autumn. Not cold enough yet to need a hat during the day, but in the evenings, hats and scarves are definitely becoming more than fashion accessories. There’s part of me that thrills to this sort of weather: the brisk air, the cozy [...]

… or a-hand, depending on your preference.
I’m in the process of adding a library page, courtesy of the Now Reading plugin. Things will probably look a little strange on the sidebar for a few days (weeks? months?) while I customize to my desired specifications. This plugin will replace the All Consuming widget that has been [...]

That is the sound I’ve heard at my office desk for the last two to three weeks, because several woodpeckers have decided that the cedar siding on our building is mighty tasty. One of their favorite dining locales, in fact, is a spot directly above my window. The building next door to us in the [...]

NaNoWriMo is creeping up quickly. The official launch of the 2007 registration season starts at some unspecified time tonight, PST. In preparation for the crazy month of November, it’s time I created a list of the things I need to accomplish between now and then.

buy tea, booze, and chocolate
finish unpacking (especially books, office supplies, and [...]