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Um, you’re still the parent

Wednesday, 29 August 2007 (7:04 pm) Steve No comments

Hey there, parent or guardian: Just because you’re at a party where other parents might be able to keep an eye on the children does NOT mean you get a free pass to ignore the entire existence of the little ankle-biters. Maybe you don’t have to keep a weather eye on your “little angels” (ha!) like I’m [...]

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This is retirement?!

Friday, 24 August 2007 (10:30 am) Steve No comments

Having been retired from Microsoft for a bit more than a month at this point, I’m amazed at how busy I’ve been. Between a suddenly expanded “honey-do” list and assorted freelance contracts that appeared out of the mist, I’ve been as busy as I’ve ever been while formally employed. Man, I need a vacation.

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Revelation of the day

Thursday, 16 August 2007 (5:21 pm) Steve No comments

Earlier today, I realized (again) that life is too short to put up with crappy products or services when you don’t have to. (Comcast DVR and service, I’m specifically talking about you here.)

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