Monthly Archives: November 2009

Virtual Resurrection (aka from smoking laptop to perfect persistence)

I left my old HP Laptop for a shiny new Mac early this year, and have barely used it since. I have fond feelings for the old slab, ugly and utilitarian as it was, for all the work it did for me. But I wasn’t prepared for the nasty smell of something burning coming from [...]

Milo’s Gift (Or: Why it’s good to teach your kids to cook)

I came back from a really nice ride (bike) around the North end of Manhattan, restored by crisp Fall weather and the pleasure of stealing an escape on a Sunday afternoon. At times, on a bike, the city opens up and the waterfront offers beauty while the streets offer vibrant life. I lost count of [...]