Each evening at dinner, my family engages in what has become a ritual. My children ask “How was work today, Dad?” and then “What did you do at work today, Dad?”. It varies slightly on the weekend when “work” is substituted with “home”. I then tell them 3 good things that happened today. My son,…
The BIG Change
My wife has been using a Samsung Replenish (low-end Android device on Sprint) for quite a while. Since July, however, she has begun having serious memory storage issues to the point where updates will no longer load. She had been hinting at an iPhone as her replacement phone the upgrade eligibility kicks in next April….
I do, don’t, do, don’t want an iPad mini.
I love the idea of having an iPad mini. I have since the rumors first started to surface (no Microsoft reference intended). And since the announcement, I’ve been on the fence about buying one. I have a 32gb iPad 2 with Verizon service but the smaller form would fit into my workflow much better than…
Nexus 7, Part II
My daughter decided to save her money and returned to me the Nexus 7 she was going to purchase from me. I must admit, when I get home from work the Nexus 7 is my “go to” device. I really LOVE the 7″ form factor. But I really do HATE the Android interface. I know…
An Awesome iPhone 5 Experience
I stopped into my local Best Buy to check out the new iPhone 5. While viewing the movie trailers on the beautiful 4″ screen, I learned that Led Zeppelin will be performing a concert to be aired in October. This is very exciting! More than the phone itself? Duh! I had already decided the upgrade…
Money For Nothing
The Apple v. Samsung case is closed and now begins the Monday morning quarterback analysis. I won’t go there. I’m not a lawyer and haven’t spent enough time doing Google research to become an expert (like those who become medical experts by searching for a symptom). Although it isn’t perfect, I have faith in our…
Radio Paradise Rocks!
If you’ve not listened to Radio Paradise, you should give it a listen and a look. That’s because the Internet radio station not only streams their hand-picked mix of classic and indie rock songs, but they now offer a version of their audio stream that is accompanied by a curated set of HD photos. With…
Band Contest
Lauren and friends competed yesterday at a state band contest that was held at Illinois State University. The band was awarded first place in their division and was one of the top five bands overall. I tried to record the performance on my iPod, but discovered one of the issues with the recording function. Without…
Adventures in Weight Loss
(by Jennifer) I did it! I reached my weight loss milestone! It has been a 22 week journey to reach this place 23 pounds lighter and it is a great place to be. This journey has been full of unexpected surprises, for example single digit clothes sizes, I like exercise and ice cream isn’t my…
Get On Your Bad Motorscooter and Ride!
Meet Connie. That is the nickname given to Kawasaki Concours motorcycles by their beloved owners. I recently purchased the 2003 sport touring bike from my local Kawasaki dealer after seeing it in their showroom while my 1983 Honda Nighthawk was being serviced (replacing the odometer sensor). For a couple years now, Jennifer had been urging…