Dad, with the Kids, in the Library
I needed some books for a personal project I am starting and they were not available on the Kindle, probably because they were published in the ’80s and are not yet in the public domain. I thought about going to …
Author: Robert Coppedge
Tipsy Tuesday
Today was my first Tipsy Tuesday. Tipsy Tuesday is when the stay-at-home-parents in our little group meet at the house of one of the moms who have a pool in the afternoon with kids in tow for swimming, snacks and …
Evangelical Leaders vs. The Tea Party?
Just read a recent article on faith groups’ stance on immigration reform. I’d assumed they were against immigration reform because I always equated evangelicals with right-wing conservatism. I did not give them enough credit. I believe that generally treating immigrants …
Population++;
With all the frustration due to the issue with my phone yesterday I completely forgot what I originally intended to post about! Yesterday one of my good friends, one of the few who I still talk to from the time …
Phone Games
This afternoon I dropped my phone and the screen cracked. I’ve had this phone over three years, an HTC Incredible, and liked it a lot so even though I was due for an upgrade I was reluctant to let it …
Innovation vs. Execution
Slate has an article in the sports section that essentially states you are better off focusing on not making mistakes as opposed to trying to outsmart the competition. This obviously will only get you so far in competitive sports, you …
Robby got a Lizard
Yesterday we went and got Robby’s lizard. The first attempt was to get him fish, but they died fairly quickly and he turned out to be not that interested in them. He likes the lizard MUCH better because he can …
Hello (Frameworked) World!
If you’re a tech I bet you thought this was the default install post. :) I think I figured out the basic WordPress setup and I am comfortable and impressed enough with it to just use it as the base …
You Should Buy a Toaster
I tried the blogging thing before but only got a couple of post into it before I lost interest, probably because it coincided with the rise of Facebook! Since this is my second stint as a part-time SAHD and IT …
Hot Swedish Men in Skirts
Back in June some Swedish train drivers took exception to the restrictions in the dress code for men. Apparently Sweden was going through quite a hot spell but the dress code was restricted to trousers and skirts, no shorts allowed. …