Archive for August, 2008

Getting Nothing Done.

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

A year or two ago I learned of Getting Things Done by David Allen. It's a great book that lays out a step by step path to managing large amounts of tasks and using your time more productively. Podcast personality Merlin Mann talks at length about it at 43folders.com. It's ...

I May Switch to DCBS for Ongoing Comics.

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

One of the unfortunate side effects of having a comics hobby is that it can get a little pricey. Especially if you are interested in collecting ongoing comics and want to maintain that collection. At $2.99 a pop your monthly fix can add up quick, even if it is worth ...

Importing LiveJournal and Blog Formating.

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Over the next couple of weeks I will import selected LiveJournal entries, edit them for spelling or grammar errors, and standardize the formating. This means that now is a good time to decide on style guidelines. The web has changed the way we emphasize words, titles, and concepts. Some bloggers ...

Comics Have Taken over My Life.

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Okay that's a bit of an exaggeration. But I have been reading a lot of comics. I'm all caught up on the current JSA, JLA, Batman, Detective Comics, Booster Gold and Secret Invasion. The grand total was something like 55-60 comics. Its only comics, but it sure feels like an ...

I Feel Like a Total Winner.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

My van's engine has been clicking which tells me that it's low on oil. I'm pretty sure it has a slow oil leak, but I haven't investigated it. Anyway, on the way home I stopped at Walmart for some motor oil and snacks. I drove home and opened up the ...