Lately I’ve been kept busy with our latest purchase: a new wood pellet stove. Previously we heated with wood. Which, sure, is quaint and all. But wood has serious drawbacks, while pellets have numerous advantages as a highly efficient biofuel. (I tried to Google for a quick and easy primer but couldn’t find anything too […]

We drove up to Maine last Tuesday to help out following a relative’s bypass surgery. Been keeping busy around the house. In my spare time, I’ve been reading The Art of Racing in the Rain and watching the Discovery Health channel for cheap thrills. Although I fear that one more episode of mysterious tumors, face […]

I’m currently sitting in a cafe using their wifi, having coffee and a wrap, and soaking in the positive atmosphere. Even though he led virtually the entire campaign and all indicators pointed toward an Obama win (FiveThirtyEight’s predictions were spot-on) nobody took this result for granted. The full import has yet to fully sink in […]

PRO: My techie side loves the attractive design, unique display, and slim profile. The resurgent luddite inside me loves the simplicity of it all.
CON: Unorthodox menu and messaging take getting used to; some limitations if you text message heavily.
I don’t remember the exact series of events, but the other day I stumbled upon information about […]

So I’m really trying to renew my job search because I can’t let myself stay unemployed for much longer. It’s unhealthy, unproductive, and I’ve got bills to pay. It’s been a month since I quit, and I really wanted to have found something else by now.
What am I going to do differently?

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