I almost never turn on my TV anymore. I watch TV shows streamed over the Internet. It’s like having a DVR without needing a DVR. Mostly I watch on Hulu, but sometimes on SyFy (recent rebranding of SciFi) or CBS or Boxee. I’ve been watching The Listener recently. Like most shows, the new episodes show … Read more
Once again the Houston Press Music Awards Showcase is bringing the best live music value for your buck to a summer Sunday afternoon in downtown Houston. $10 for 5 hours of music from a variety of ~50 bands. What’s up with all the capital letters and spaces? I talking to you, B L A C … Read more
I still don’t have a cell phone, but I do have a new number. Google voice. You should be able to leave a message below. This crazy technology world!
If you’re going to run an ad on Facebook (see screenshot to the right …) you should maybe finish high school, or in lieu of that hire someone who can spell. “See who searched for your [sic] instantly with mylife! So, whoever you are, MyLife (I didn’t click through to find out), consider this your … Read more
I guess it’s been off my numismatic radar, but a few days ago I ended up with two shiny pennies with new reverse sides (the obverse side is the same it’s been since 1909). Using as an excuse the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth, they have create four new images to put on the reverse. … Read more
They assigned me to seat 41 before I boarded the train. So, naturally, when I got on, there wasn’t one. Once he came to mark our seats, he fixed where he wanted us. We were underway on time just before noon, and though I was quite hungry, the earliest reservation was at 2:00 by the … Read more