Category Archives: Real Life
Great Backup Quote
Ran across a great quote regarding backups, in the book ‘Python for Unix and Linux System Administration:’ . . . when you are dealing with backups, treat them like nuclear weapons, as backups are fraught with danger in ways you … Continue reading
Revival 2010
I’m a bit miffed at how long ago my last post was. It’s not my intent at all to let it wither. Of course, it was also not my intent to fervently ignore it either. :p Anyway, the ‘general update’ … Continue reading
(Almost) September Update
Well, if I’m not going to post as often as I normally did (due to work and other obligations), then I’ll at least try to update once a month. ;) Anyway… Mysterium – The return trip from Spokane was uneventful, … Continue reading
Stuck in Spokane? [Updated]
This is somewhat ironic. I’m stuck in my room @ Spokane, due to a really bad flu passing around the group. It’s not affected me, so far, other than having a light cold [and now a little light-headed, slight fever, … Continue reading
Corruption? What Corruption?
Short shout-out for Dad, MystBlogs, etc. I find it slightly amusing that I’m a Hoboken resident, and apparently have been living under a rock until sometime Friday morning (when a co-worker mentioned the corruption roundup). Perhaps New Jersey now has … Continue reading
On the Eve of Eternity…
When an old friend tells me “I know your playing style, you’ll like this game,” the alarm bells kick off immediately (I have no interest in repeating the Travian debacle back in ’07). In this case, however, its because he … Continue reading
Notebook Annoyances
One of the major problems I have with travel (at least out of NJ) is the need for decent connectivity to work. Now, I would not worry as much, since – usually – I could bring a couple small items … Continue reading
Mysterium
As one of the group helping with Mysterium this year (and this is possibly my only chance to visit Spokane in awhile), I’m finishing plans to go. As things stand so far – and despite that I’m traveling from US/Eastern/NJ … Continue reading
Bad Behavior