End of Line

Where the lines in the sand are drawn. Where sides are chosen. Where one takes a stand for one's convictions.

Month: July, 2011

Taking a Break

I have been writing this blog for over two and a half years. There has been a new post every Monday, Wednesday and Friday over that span. But this will change this week, because I’m taking a hiatus. Since I started this blog, I’ve covered a wide range of post. Everything from religion to architecture [...]

Wishing I lived in Minnesota . . .

. . . So I could vote for Al Franken when next he runs for re-election. He has taken the role of being a representative of the people to heart, rather than the simple lip service most elected officials give it. He has stood against every injustice he can find, from government subcontractors raping employees to Comcast [...]

Who is my Family?

Michelle and I recently had a debate that stretched over several days. As is often the case when arguing with my wife, she was right. Of course, if you don’t tell her, I won’t. This can be our little secret. Our conversation was in part based on the concepts in this draft of my high [...]

Check-In Conversations

No relationship is ever truly stagnant. Change is the only constant in life, and relationships are no exception. Change comes both from within a partnership and from without. How partners deal with this change can greatly impact a relationship. Big, epic changes are easy, in that that they evoke an immediate response. That challenge is [...]

Outside Aperture

Because there can never be too much Portal in your life. Take a look at this incredible fan-made video about Portal heroine Chell on the outside of Apeture Science. It is adorable. Plus there is cake. -That is all.

Solving a Minor Problem with Epic Nerdery

As regular visitors know, my wife and I recently moved into a new house. The new layout allows us to have an actual office big enough for both our computers, located on the second floor. This is great because it confines the mess, noise, and heat from those computers to a central location and keeps [...]