BurningbirdFirst published sometime in 1997, I believe, at the original YASD site. Today, today, I have reconciled myself to dying. We all die, eventually. I will die … someday, hopefully far into the future. Now that I’ve got that out of the way, I might as well live, and stop being afraid of the inevitability […]
Another one from Dynamic Earth, edited for modern times. One person somewhere in the Universe will really hate my (new web site design | photograph | writing | haircut | opinion). They’ll hate it with an almost overwhelming passion, and will be filled with a sense of loathing of it, and of me. One person […]
Allan Moult has completely redesigned Leatherwood Online and I like the new look. It’s a variation on the triple column, but giving more prominence to the main content. Allan’s also created a bunch of new blogs to support the site. One new section focuses entirely on the Antarctica, and I think this really gives the site the […]
I just had an unexpected visit from the IRS. They showed up at my door with no warnings. I had no idea there was any problem, or anything wrong. It would seem they don’t have the last form 940 for my corporation, which I closed in 2002. I had a letter to this effect last […]
I don’t follow too many traditions when it comes to holidays. Without strong family ties or kids, I don’t celebrate Halloween or Thanksgiving; and since I lack a religious foundation, I don’t celebrate Easter or Christmas. However, I still make fried chicken and my three favorite cold salads on the Friday before Memorial weekend, ready […]