Slightly Off KIlter

Normal is overrated

  • Weblog renovation

    I have upgraded my weblog to use MoveableType (http://www.moveabletype.org). I like the look, prefer the configuration, and it gives me a chance to learn about CSS. Continue reading

  • Mac OS X

    It's been almost a month now since I upgraded to Mac OS X and I really like it. I have a few nits to pick. For one, I can't stand the default menu and System fonts (and Apple left out the ability to customize the fonts 😦 I miss spring-loaded folders (it took me a… Continue reading

  • Lebanon Bologna by mail

    Are you an expatriot Pennsylvanian? Do you miss the taste of lebanon bologna? Or scrapple? Do you know you can buy these tastes-of-home by mail?? www.lebanononline.org "Ask someone from outside the Lebanon Valley "what's the first thing they think of when they hear Lebanon?" and they'll probably say — Lebanon Bologna. Lebanon Bologna is now… Continue reading

  • Daniel Pinkwater

    Rich and I are fans of Daniel Pinkwater. Recently, I discovered some excerpts are available at: xlibris.com. If you haven't yet discovered Daniel Pinkwater, here's your chance. Find his books; read his essays. Listen to his commentaries on National Public Radio. Eat Pudding. Continue reading

  • Warm egg salad

    I prefer warm egg salad, just out-of-the-pot. But it's not very efficient to cook new eggs every time, so we're more likely to hardboil a dozen, and then I have to make do with cold egg salad for a while. So… how many years have I had a microwave? One minute on 3 after adding… Continue reading

  • Rainy Days and Sundays

    Is that a contradiction? It's been wet today; a big Alaskan storm front. Not cold though and the wind has temporarily abated. Actually, a very nice day. Just damp in spots. Continue reading

  • Hug Your Cat Day

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  • Sunny Days and Wednesdays

    I hope it's as nice where you are today as it is here! The sky is BLUE, the wind is mild, it's in the mid-70's. Bebop and I spent 15 minutes sitting in the garden; I sat, he melted into the ground and let me rub his sides, his back, his head, his tummy. It's… Continue reading

  • The earth moved (but we didn’t notice)

    There was an earthquake at 10 pm last night. Magnitude 5.2, centered in Gilroy, which is about 75 miles south of us. We didn't feel it. If you're interested, there is information available at the SF Chronicle Earthquake site. Map of the Quake Area 0513 quake image Continue reading

  • Gee it’s a beautiful day!

    A beautiful morning in May! Sun is out, birds are out, little poofy clouds, rhododendron is still blooming. Warm in the sun, cool in the shade and WINDY. Continue reading