Too many hobbies, not enough focus
Apple released the MacBook in May 2006 to replace the iBook. It completed the majority of Apple's transition to Intel processors (save for the Mac Pro and Xserve) and introduced a new form factor to its consumer line. It includes features previously reserved for the PowerBook / MacBook Pro family including a widescreen display (13") …
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My interests ebb and flow over time and there is no better example than the Mac Museum. When I started it back in 2011 I was very passionate, collecting as many items as I could find, writing articles, and constantly reorganizing my collection. That interest continued into 2012 and 2013 where I made my highest …
I had my ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy procedure yesterday and I survived. I haven't had surgery in about 15 years so it was a little bit weird, but the staff treated me well and I was done before I knew it. I remember rolling down the hall towards the operating room and then waking up …
While I had a great time in Seattle getting some work done and taking some photos, the week ended on a bit of a low note: I ended up in the ER with a kidney stone. That was over two weeks ago. It has been quite the journey since. About mid-week I started feeling ill …
I flew out to Seattle a couple of weeks ago and took the opportunity to take some photos. I wanted to take advantage of the landscape long-exposure skills that I learned in Amsterdam and apply them to another beautiful city. Our hotel was in the Pioneer Square area just three streets up from Pier 55 …
I tend to buy a new iPad every few years or so. I use mine as a secondary computer for casual activities like surfing the web, eBay, watching videos, and playing the occasional game. I use my phone when I'm on the go, I use my MacBook Pro for heavier things like writing and photography, …
I stumbled upon two copies of Apple's iMac setup guides recently and found them pretty interesting. The guide on top is for the Rev C tray-loading model, circa January 1999, and the bottom is for a slot-loading model, circa October 1999. The 3-page guides cover the same six steps for iMacs that are a generation apart. …
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Well our furnace, oil tank, water heater shenanigans are going to take two days. Today they installed the furnace and the hot water heater. We're a little over 50% done. I found some other surprises along the way that were pretty fun too. Plan for the Day A couple of guys arrived in the morning …
We started planning the kitchen remodel at the beginning of the year. We'd been saving up for several years, the boys were out of day care, and now was the time. We came up with a desired layout, found a contractor, and modified our layout several times until we were in agreement on features and …
Dear Mom, Happy Birthday! You've made it to 74 years old! You're just as feisty as ever but you love all of us so deeply. We talk on the phone a lot and I really enjoy talking to you for hours. When you spend time with the boys I see the joy on your face. …
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