A dangerous character
Walking down a dark Mexico City street late at night, I notice some movement out of the corner of my eye. 3 shadows are coming down the street towards us, moving rapidly. As they approach, their features become more defined… rough beards, hair a bit disheveled, their clothes a bit dirty. The one wearing the hoodie appears to be pulling a dark object out of the pocket pouch. (more…)
Our travel laptop
After 12 1/2 years of working for the biggest software company on the planet, it was time to buy my first laptop. I’ve used many laptops of numerous brands over the years, but never had to purchase one myself. Having been an integral part of this industry for a long time, I thought the shopping experience would be straightforward. I was wrong (more…)
Magical things happen at 17 °F below zero. Water vapor in your breath become ice crystals, making it appear as if you have transformed into a dragon, breathing fire and smoke. The hair in your nose freezes instantaneously upon contact with the outdoors. Smooth surfaces become ad hoc skating rinks, or if caught unaware, dangerous traps sprung by Mother Nature with the intent of reintroducing you suddenly and painfully to gravity.
What a couple weeks! We arrived to find Minnesota completely devoid of snow and with Seattle-like temperatures. Not wanting to disappoint, the weather finally came through with a foot of snow and subfreezing temperatures. (more…)
The church is filled with row upon row of the couples’ closest friends and family. The bride looks stunning, her hair, makeup, and gown are immaculate. The flowers fill the air with the scent of spring. Everybody is smiling, most of all the bride and groom. This is the day she dreamed about since she first watched Cinderella as a child
