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Re: Podcast: Misfit Brew Episode 9

sambearpoet — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 10:27:40 -0000

Thanks for plugging the podcast I'm on, KJ2

I appreciate it.

Re: A Day in the van

sambearpoet — Tue, 09 May 2006 08:26:50 -0000

Yep we'll get the other set up soon enough.

Re: Musicality

sambearpoet — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:14:14 -0000

Oh baby, you've got such a lovely voice....

Re: The Great Music Shift of 2007

sambearpoet — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:09:19 -0000

I am right there with you. Ever since I started combing through the Creative Commons available music, I have found more and more artists that really resonate with me. Artists like Natives of the New Dawn, Cassandra Kubinski, the Lascivious Biddies, Josh Woodward, Brother Love, Adrina Thorpe, Jessica King, Sacred Desire, Rebecca Loebe, and many others have convinced me that this new way of distributing music is not only valid, but pre-eminent.

I look forward to hearing what you're listening to!

Re: Sitestuff: I love SPAM, I hate spam.

sambearpoet — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 07:09:55 -0000

In WordPress, there's FireStats which I have enjoyed for statistical porpoises.*

And SpamKarma is another layer of protection from comment spam. I don't know quite how it works, but man, it works well.

* Most of the time, you want statistical porpoises, because they are cute, turn flips in the air, and do your taxes.

Re: Computerstuff: Hannibal Sinking

sambearpoet — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:49:52 -0000

In our house, our computer names revolve around important characters and magical artifacts in my fantasy world setting, Cora-Ni. Kind of obscure, I know, but there you go.

Over time there has been a Mirvan (an Erendani Master Accountant) that hosted our family Quicken file and a media server named Tarafear (a Lunargenti Bard that Cyn played) - so they're somewhat appropriate.

Re: Computerstuff: Hannibal Sinking

sambearpoet — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:22:51 -0000

Actually, all of those characters mentioned are still alive, so it doesn't fit the Dead Character one, but I'll accept the Cora-Ni Paradigm :)

Re: Time for a change…

sambearpoet — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:21:33 -0000

WOW!

That's amazing :)

I like. You look quite the part of the Codeshaman now.

When I can find them again - IF I can find them again - I will share with you my pictures of the time when I was beardless. For about 24 hours. Cynthia couldn't stand the way I looked :)

Re: App-rich, but org-poor

sambearpoet — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:16:19 -0000

Airset is rockin'. It even has a doodad that will sync with a PDA. It is my ideal web-based groupware, allowing for multiple users to access the same calendar, make appointments and see them instantly show up, make as many different calendars as you want to "slice up" your events - these are my work events, these are my home events, these are my left-handed paper-hanging focus group events. Whatever. I love it! Airset rocks!

Re: Coffeestuff: Sweet and Creamy

sambearpoet — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:00:24 -0000

You and I have nearly the exact same coffee preparation scheme. For me, the coffee experience combines both the acidic tang of the coffee itself, the caffiene buzz, the sugar jump and the carbohydrate fuel of half and half. To me, it is the ultimate Union of Opposites: dark, enlivening coffee and cooling, soothing sweetness, both battling for control.

I do notice that my mood for the day can possibly be dictated by tasting my coffee....

At least I only drink one tankard a day.

Re: Sisyphus and the Firehose, part 1

sambearpoet — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:35:20 -0000

Some of the stuff you're saying sounds familiar...This book: http://tinyurl.com/yq3rys does a great job of giving very doable organizational tips.... ignore the title, or just understand that the Intarweb causes "conditional partial attention disorder" and go with it :) - but you are right on target with this, in my opinion.

Re: Scarystuff: I, for one, welcome our eight-legged overlords

sambearpoet — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:11:55 -0000

I chalk all of this speculation up to not having enough coffee in your diet. :)

Re: Con on the Cob 2007: Day 1 – Gaming

sambearpoet — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 07:33:34 -0000

You really gotta watch that Spear of Longa....Longin....Longiniwhatsis! It's bad business!

Re: Friday Frippery

sambearpoet — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:41:22 -0000

Moira Gunn did a podcast interview with Robert Sutton, the link is here:

Re: Non Sequitur: The Definition of Irony

sambearpoet — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:13:20 -0000

OK - still trying to figure this one out KJ - someone who refuses to sit at the back of the bus + the word "selfish".....

It's an impossible comparison to make right? And in Apples to Apples, you gotta make good comparisons? So...ahh, I think I got it.

Re: SBQ: What do you do while stitching?

sambearpoet — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:57:48 -0000

WOOOT! Yes. Absolutely.

Re: Poetry: Michael Blumenthal

sambearpoet — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:42:56 -0000

I love that, honey, thank you.

Re: How do you decide where to live?

sambearpoet — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:45:59 -0000

If I just use podcasting or gaming as a filter, I'd choose Seattle, Phoenix, or Upstate NY. Hmmmm....interesting.

Re: Tuesday morning, Santa Monica

sambearpoet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:15:35 -0000

Life is too fricking short to put up with bad coffee. Man, I hate that. When you go to a Going Concern, they should Go. If you are gonna hang your shingle out as a coffee place, you should have frickin' free WIFI and you should have frickin' DECENT COFFEE. Is this so much to ask for? I tell you! ANOTHER THING. If you don't have half-and-half, they should come and take your license to sell coffee away.

ahem Sorry. This just really bugs me.

Re: Gravatars

sambearpoet — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:45:50 -0000

It isn't very hard to get me to comment, is it? Thanks for the shout-out KJ. Apparently my spouse is more on the ball than I am!

Re: Welcome to Parenthood: You’re Doing it Wrong

sambearpoet — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:14:21 -0000

Your footnotes, Sir, are wry, comedic genius.

Re: Writing: Week 1

sambearpoet — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:34:34 -0000

I really enjoyed it. Yanno, I could see this drawn by the Penny Arcade guys :)

Re: Art from The Fuzzy Slug: Natalie Metzger

sambearpoet — Sun, 25 May 2008 00:35:06 -0000

Natalie is awesome. Don't forget - she recently did a piece for The Goblin Broadcast Network too...she rocks.

Re: Goin’ to California, Interviewed by Command Line and J.C. Hutchins

sambearpoet — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:48:45 -0000

ZOMG! You're gonna become one of those Tanned Beautiful People! AIEE!!!

Well, what the hell. Sounds like fun!

Um, once the chaos and hell of moving is over.

Wish I could help you guys pack. I know the family will be much happier having you close by when you're working!

Re: Show041: Forums and the ” i ” word

sambearpoet — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:18:24 -0000

I recommend Vanilla due to the fact that it's very easy to set up, although my friend Jeff Collyer chose SMF for his "There is no screen" forum at http://thereisnoscreen.com

I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the direction of forums here.