Dwight is more likely to be handing out back-handed compliments to Apple or forcing a nice word about Microsoft, but here he decided to do something quite interesting: 15 Geek Novels to Read Before You Die.
So, here’s my rundown of them…
Oswalt Bulldozer Bobblehead
A friend just called me up with an extra ticket to see the astros. Ends up my favorite pitcher is returning from injury to pitch against Maddox. And they’re giving away bobble head dolls with him in a bulldozer. I don’t know what that’s about, perhaps the promotional sponsor is a construction company. 3pm game, … Read more
2007 Houston Press Music Awards Showcase
If you’re a fan at all of live music, this is the weekend you have to go out. . . on Sunday! The Houston Press Music Awards Showcase is the best bang-for-your-buck on music anywhere in Texas! I’ve been to many a SXSW, this year it cost me $130. I’ve avoided many an ACL Fest … Read more
Sax Houston
I was talking to one of my sister’s friends. She commented that she’d just returned from Austin and there were lots of street performers, and lamented the lack of them in Houston. I was puzzled. I’ve noticed lots of buskers (of varying quality) throughout the downtown area, and a few in the medical district along … Read more
Map Schmap?
All of my Flickr photos are marked with a creative commons license. It’s an attribution, non-commercial, no derivatives license, which I would suspect is a fairly common one. This doesn’t prevent allowing other uses, of course. So, recently I got a random email from Schmap.com. What dot who? They would like to use my photo … Read more
Different Groups of Friends
Quite a few interesting groups of people this weekend. First Bob’s 40th in Austin. I got to see Manuel, it’s been a while, and got to meet his wife Sarah. Some fun hanging out at Lake Travis and in Austin. Monday night I went to Niece #2’s birthday party. A mostly parent-free zone with fifteen … Read more