On the PC all day, on the phone when not on the PC, on the PC at home when not on phone...at home...when I should be on the BED or the treadmill. Definitely NOT on the PC...again.
What does this say about me? Am I an extraordinary LOSER? I think not.
I recently joined the Twitter revolution and oddly enough, I don't think I spend too much time there, I think STEVE CASE spends too much time there.
This is a man for whom I have great respect. I worked at AOL in a period of tremendous growth, from one million members to 25 million members in the over 2 years I was there. There was a lot going on, some really cool stuff. It whet my appetite for the growth and expansion of the web and all that it had to offer us all. And even, after all these years, I see things online all the time that are just really refined versions of things we did at America Online in 1994 or 1995.
So Steve, now out of the AOL business and heading up a Foundation in his name, is on Twitter. Of course, he is. Lots of techie folks and CEOs and regular joes are on twitter. But Steve Case must keep in touch with his "nearest and dearest" on Twitter because I have a list a mile long FROM TODAY of his many "tweets". Technology tweets and otherwise. And since everything is 140 characters in length or shorter, I am not so sure I am capable of following his cryptic messages. Some, of course, but others? This makes me re-evaluate. As much as I would like to know what he's looking at that's cool, or new, or noteworthy, do I need all the other crap too?
I guess, since I'm new to this, I'll let it go for a while and see how it goes. I might have to cut the man loose.
What do you twitter about? Do you even twitter? Will you tweet for me? Sounds sick doesn't it?
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Tonight there is a moon
This, in Portland, means the sky is clear enough to see the darn thing. Even if it is just a sliver of that orb. It's still impressive to see it considering what the weather has been like. And even though the day started with pouring rain and blinding hail, we had SUN this afternoon and BOY OH BOY what a difference the sun makes.
The kids got to play outside on their scooters and trikes while mom and dad unloaded groceries. We sat in the family room with the sun blaring in and warming us for more than an hour before adjusting the "blinds" to filter it just a little. Sun is HEALTHY when the intent is not to roast in it, but to lift the spirits and get some fresh air. You don't realize how much you miss it when it's gone so long but it does make a big difference.
I am still not convinced, however, that we have more rain than the average state or city. I believe this to be a fallacy created by our Southern Cali neighbors who are used to drier, warmer, and much more clear weather down there and then move up here and experience what normal is. This is what most of the rest of the country experiences in early spring. Even leftover snow is a possibility right now and frankly, not out of the equation.
But regardless, I DO believe is seasonal affective disorder (SAD...isn't it though?) and think that the folks who created those lamps that mimic sunlight have got a good thing going. Methinks I would like one in my office to counteract the nasty flourescents I have. Maybe I'd be more productive? I heard Costco has them right now so I might have to check them out.
Dude. 8 days til NYC liftoff.
CAN. NOT. WAIT.
The kids got to play outside on their scooters and trikes while mom and dad unloaded groceries. We sat in the family room with the sun blaring in and warming us for more than an hour before adjusting the "blinds" to filter it just a little. Sun is HEALTHY when the intent is not to roast in it, but to lift the spirits and get some fresh air. You don't realize how much you miss it when it's gone so long but it does make a big difference.
I am still not convinced, however, that we have more rain than the average state or city. I believe this to be a fallacy created by our Southern Cali neighbors who are used to drier, warmer, and much more clear weather down there and then move up here and experience what normal is. This is what most of the rest of the country experiences in early spring. Even leftover snow is a possibility right now and frankly, not out of the equation.
But regardless, I DO believe is seasonal affective disorder (SAD...isn't it though?) and think that the folks who created those lamps that mimic sunlight have got a good thing going. Methinks I would like one in my office to counteract the nasty flourescents I have. Maybe I'd be more productive? I heard Costco has them right now so I might have to check them out.
Dude. 8 days til NYC liftoff.
CAN. NOT. WAIT.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The Blogging Bug
I think it's back.
And I think it's my interest in getting my school more accustomed to "Social Media" that has me blogging again. I'm doing a lot of research and realized that pratically EVERYONE ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH has a blog and I do too. If people out there are listening to some of those drones press on, then why not listen to me? I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY!
Just not all the time and with no regularity it seems.
Still, it's worth a shot to resurrect this blog and I'll do my hardest to make it witty and informative.
The Peanut and the Bird have grown a lot this year. The Peanut is 6 going on 16 and the Bird is three going on 9. The perfect "annoying little sister" age. She knows how to press those buttons and do it quite well actually, with all the acumen of a certain brother I have, born of a certain father I also have. She could NOT have gotten this curse directly from me. Or could she have?
Those of you in New York will see this first hand soon enough, though she's already told me that she's going to be shy. We should have no expectations. We'll see about that.
Poll...raise hands....who thinks I need to bring a stroller? Would I really need it?
That is all for now. I need that mini-laptop to keep me connected and writing when it strikes me. I bet I could figure out how to blog from my phone. How pathetic would that be? Um...no offense to those of you blogging from your phones.
OK, that is all.
And I think it's my interest in getting my school more accustomed to "Social Media" that has me blogging again. I'm doing a lot of research and realized that pratically EVERYONE ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH has a blog and I do too. If people out there are listening to some of those drones press on, then why not listen to me? I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY!
Just not all the time and with no regularity it seems.
Still, it's worth a shot to resurrect this blog and I'll do my hardest to make it witty and informative.
The Peanut and the Bird have grown a lot this year. The Peanut is 6 going on 16 and the Bird is three going on 9. The perfect "annoying little sister" age. She knows how to press those buttons and do it quite well actually, with all the acumen of a certain brother I have, born of a certain father I also have. She could NOT have gotten this curse directly from me. Or could she have?
Those of you in New York will see this first hand soon enough, though she's already told me that she's going to be shy. We should have no expectations. We'll see about that.
Poll...raise hands....who thinks I need to bring a stroller? Would I really need it?
That is all for now. I need that mini-laptop to keep me connected and writing when it strikes me. I bet I could figure out how to blog from my phone. How pathetic would that be? Um...no offense to those of you blogging from your phones.
OK, that is all.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Hey, ya know what?
I feel pretty good that I blogged today.
I missed it.
I want to do more.
I mean, Facebook is fun and voyeuristic and all, but this blogging thing...I forgot how fun it is and how good it feels to contribute even if there's only a few of you listening (which is a miracle in and of itself).
And I like to write when I don't HAVE to write.
This could be the beginning (again) of something great (or, you know, so-so).
I missed it.
I want to do more.
I mean, Facebook is fun and voyeuristic and all, but this blogging thing...I forgot how fun it is and how good it feels to contribute even if there's only a few of you listening (which is a miracle in and of itself).
And I like to write when I don't HAVE to write.
This could be the beginning (again) of something great (or, you know, so-so).
I really suck at this...
I mean, MY GOD, why WOULD you come back?
But really...it's because you love me that you're here to begin with.
And may I just say that the beginning of this year BLOWS. I hoping that spring brings with it the renewal it promises in nature and that renewal is inspiring.
It helps that I'll be home for Pesach to be near my people. And by my people, I mean my family. I just need to be...with my people. Even a week will be better than nothing.
There's just something comforting alone in the fact that they've known me my entire life. My history, my personality, my ups, my downs, the things that shaped me into who I am today. And even though I live SO freakin' far away from them, I do my best to keep them updated.
Technology helps that a lot these days.
But it's not enough.
So I venture home with the Peanut and the Bird and my honey joins me later. I can't wait to breathe in the congested air of New York City, sit in a smelly taxi, and WALK. Alot.
I think I'll get myself a small laptop. Maybe that'll help with the blogging? It's all about portability.
But really...it's because you love me that you're here to begin with.
And may I just say that the beginning of this year BLOWS. I hoping that spring brings with it the renewal it promises in nature and that renewal is inspiring.
It helps that I'll be home for Pesach to be near my people. And by my people, I mean my family. I just need to be...with my people. Even a week will be better than nothing.
There's just something comforting alone in the fact that they've known me my entire life. My history, my personality, my ups, my downs, the things that shaped me into who I am today. And even though I live SO freakin' far away from them, I do my best to keep them updated.
Technology helps that a lot these days.
But it's not enough.
So I venture home with the Peanut and the Bird and my honey joins me later. I can't wait to breathe in the congested air of New York City, sit in a smelly taxi, and WALK. Alot.
I think I'll get myself a small laptop. Maybe that'll help with the blogging? It's all about portability.