Category Archives: Rants
iPhone wallpapers (Glasklart)
I’m trying out a few different iPhone wallpapers to accompany the Glasklart theme for Winterboard (found through Cydia). In general, I find the visual approach intriguing: rather than a colorless background with colorful icons, the emphasis is on the background … Continue reading
Dylan Speaks! Episode 5: Building the Crib
We’ve been swamped this last week while moving apartments, but Dylan has had the time of his life. He helps with everything from loading and unloading boxes to assembling furniture. When we began to set his new crib up tonight, … Continue reading
Lisa & Eldon’s wedding
We loved Lisa and Eldon’s wedding on a ranch in Houston, Texas. They had a carefree vibe that lent itself wonderfully to formal portraits. Click on any of the images below to go to a full gallery.
Update on Mary Kent and her daughter in Gibraltar
An update on Mary Kent, whose daughter is still being held in Gibraltar, unable to return to her family. Continue reading
You Need An Editor. Dot-com.
Vigilantism should not be mixed with proofreading, but it happens. This photo was taken at a certain dollar store in Provo, Utah. You’ll notice that the incorrect “your” was changed to the correct “you’re” by a marker-wielding maven.
Letter to Canon RE: video mode in the new Canon 500D (aka Rebel T1i)
Dear Canon Technical Support: I have such a deep level of frustration and disappointment with the automatic video abilities of this otherwise beautiful camera that I have to ask: Is there any plan to update the firmware on this little … Continue reading
Presidential Inauguration freestyle walking: the Flagpole
There’s a difficult move called the Flagpole, taught to me by my father when I was a lad. He doesn’t freestyle walk, but he taught me this move. I dedicate this video to The United States of America, on this … Continue reading
Mary Kent’s story – child taken away while on holiday
UPDATE ON 11 OCT 2009: Please read here. In July I was interviewing a lot of people in Gibraltar. I asked about the government, language, relations with Spain and Britain, and I met a woman named Mary Kent. Her story … Continue reading
Great video I found: News in America
“Good Morning America” was taped for 2 months, then remixed by some brilliant people at WreckAndSalvage.com. One of the most worth-watching, worthwhile pieces I’ve seen in a while.