October 2006 Archives

October 31, 2006

Today marks the first Halloween where I haven't dressed up, since I've been in Chicago. I'm a bit bummed by this fact. I want to blame work for this. It's an easy out, and way too easy a one at that. It's not like I didn't know Halloween was coming.... (read more)

Scooter Repair, Plan B

After looking over the work required to get her scooter back up and running, Liz found out that there was more wiring/electrical work that needed to be done. The type of work that she didn't know how to do. So - she looked around, and found a guy via Craigslist... (read more)

More pictures of the JC

Hello? Jesus? It's me, Margaret. Look familiar?... (read more)

On the way to lunch

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Happy Halloween, everybody

Behold: the greatest costume ever... worn. Every year, Matt takes the prize for best Halloween costume. This year, he shows that he's truly a king among men. Or maybe make that king of kings. A particularly nice touch: the bottle of Evian water that contains wine. Chris was the... (read more)

Liz has been busy

October 30, 2006

Liz, who didn't end up coming to Green Bay... has been busy the whole time I was gone. She went down to the neighborhood lumber store, and ordered up a few items to spec. She then built two contraptions: the first is a sort of hanger, that lets her... (read more)

Work Mural

My coworkers have been slowly working on a mural, off and on. Fairly free form, with folks pausing to add a little something here and there. Mostly, I think it's been Allison and Bryan adding to this guy. A creative bunch, those designers.... (read more)

Updates!

October 29, 2006

10/27/202006 Just got back from a road trip to Green Bay. Scrambled to update this guy, before I have to run in to work. Enjoy!... (read more)

In Green Bay

October 28, 2006

More updates soon.... (read more)

Road Trip: Green Bay

October 27, 2006

Justin and I planned a trip to visit Alex and Linda in Green Bay this weekend. Instead of leaving last night (Thursday) as we had planned... we decided to make an early morning trek. Showers at 5:30 AM help me to wake up, but nothing like coffee will. Quick stop... (read more)

Too Busy

October 26, 2006

Can't update. :(----- --------... (read more)

Too Busy

October 25, 2006

Can't update. :(----- --------... (read more)

Wallop

October 24, 2006

Chris and I were recently discussing Wallop a few days ago, and we both applied for invites. I got mine about a day ago, and have been checking it out. I believe that Wallop has been in the works for a few years now, and it's Microsoft's answer to... (read more)

Grid Wars 2

Stop what you're doing. Stop it now, and go download this game. Go do it, and do it right freaking now. I've long been a fan of Robotron: 2084. But man... I've found the heir to the throne. And thy name is Grid Wars 2. It's been a long... (read more)

Random workplace photos

Last Friday, Chris and I wanted to plot out some notes... and so we took the dry erase board out from against the wall. Lo and behold, we found all our Mac boxes, stuffed behind it. And... a day or two later, Bryan and Allison decide to section off... (read more)

Updates!

10/21/2006... (read more)

whew

October 23, 2006

Left work around 11 AM with Chris. He and I have been putting in a ton of hours lately, and after meeting our Monday AM deadline... we decided we needed to step away. A brief lunch at Hot Doug's was a nice way to begin the afternoon. Then, the two... (read more)

Work...

October 22, 2006

has been kicking my ass.... (read more)

Work...

October 21, 2006

continues to kick my ass.... (read more)

Paper Source: Warehouse Sale

Liz had heard about a big, semi-annual Paper Source sale - and this morning was the big day. We had talked a bit about the event the night before, and I had mentioned maybe getting there a little early - as I felt there would be a good number of... (read more)

Work...

October 20, 2006

has been kicking my ass.... (read more)

Work...

October 19, 2006

has been kicking my ass.... (read more)

Surprise Bday

October 18, 2006

Went down to Frankfort, as part of a surprise party for Liz's mom. Fun stuff - lots of good food. No picture, mostly because I haven't felt like it lately... and have had zero time to do much of anything at all on here.... (read more)

CORPUS DELICTI: Chicago Show Added

October 17, 2006

I mentioned a few days ago that Corpus Delicti was having another series of shows. Well, it turns out they're doing a few more in Chicago, to boot! If you missed them the first time around last year, I highly encourage you to check it out this year. I... (read more)

Gift

Over at Liz's last night, I noticed that the living room table was in a slight state of disarray. I soon found out why: she was making me a book! In the past few weeks, Liz has been doing more and more bookbinding. Building whole books together, using both... (read more)

Lapse

October 16, 2006

A stunning timelapse from 599 productions. If, like me, you needed a bit of a break from the day... load this thing up, settle back in your chair... and relax a bit. Beautiful work. via Coudal... (read more)

AS 2.0

October 15, 2006

The past few weeks, I've been trying to wrap my head around Classes and coding in Actionscript 2.0. At each turn, I feel like I'm wading through molasses. I keep reading over examples, but actual comprehension seems to elude me. I haven't had this hard of a time learning something... (read more)

paraskevidekatriaphobia

You may recall that, a few months ago, my friend Hillary was in town for a few days... and interviewed some folks regarding their phobias (including yours truly). Well, her piece was completed and aired this weekend on Weekend America. Sadly, I found out from her that my audio... (read more)

Raincheck

October 14, 2006

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Raincheck

October 13, 2006

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On the way home

October 12, 2006

These are some older pics, from a few days ago. But with fall suddenly upon us, I go treated to a pretty great sunset.... (read more)

Corpus Delicti: Just Desserts on Tour

About a year ago, Chelsea and I went to a pretty awesome show by Local Infinities, entitled Corpus Delicti. Just found out that they're going on tour with the show, and wanted to pass along some of the dates. Rosalind Franklin University Rhoades Auditorium 3333 Green Bay Road, North... (read more)

One Day Secret

October 11, 2006

I'm repeating the link again, mostly because I haven't had any time to do any decent updates. Mostly, I've been working on tending to the One Day Secret site, and trying to get that guy up and running. So for today, all I have is a link-out to the... (read more)

One Day Secret: Please Help

October 10, 2006

I'm about to launch a new personal project called "One Day Secret," and I'd like to solicit your assistance. It's been a blast working on this thing, and I'm really excited to share it. I think it's a pretty easy thing I'm asking, and hopefully... you'll find it fun.... (read more)

Fun With Air

October 9, 2006

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Workin' on Something New

October 8, 2006

It's a secret. ;)... (read more)

Workin' on Something New

October 7, 2006

It's a secret. ;)... (read more)

You Are Beautiful

October 6, 2006

More pics from the event, soon.... (read more)

You Are Beautiful: Four Years Later

October 5, 2006

A look at a simple message that has travelled around the world. Opening is tonight! Friday, October 6th and 6PM. Ai Gallery 676 North LaSalle Dr., Suite 100 Chicago, IL. 60610 312/751/209285... (read more)

Darwinian

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Such Great Depths

October 4, 2006

Today, I found out from Ryan Manno how one takes the service elevator down to the lower basement. The elevator at my work place is primarily for people to get down to the loading docks. For those who have key fabs, you can access the second floor (where the elevator... (read more)

Call me?

October 3, 2006

If you're reading this: I need your help. I'm working on a side project, and it involves turning my Mac into a sort of answering/recording machine. If you've got the time (and if you can afford it), please call me and leave a message. I'm trying to test out... (read more)

Today...

October 2, 2006

a bird crapped on my head. I swear to god. And to top it off? I didn't have my camera on me, to document the auspicious occasion. Let's... let's just skip today, altogether.... (read more)

Sero Sed Serio

October 1, 2006

My friend Liz decided to create a blog a few weeks back, and is in the process of getting things rolling. Swing on by for a read, and check out some good political, Chicago Librarian goodness.... (read more)

The Daily Apple: Vote for your top 5!

Coming up on two years, the Apple Lady is close to posting up her 200th Apple! Swing on by The Daily Apple, and vote for your favorite five.... (read more)

Breakfast at Fado's Irish Pub

More pics soon.... (read more)