March 2008
101 posts
Just picked up a 5.5 pound costco cheesecake after much discussion. You know, for leap day.
February 2008
81 posts
Ack! Looks like no Friday latte. But hey, we’re headed to the hills and its leap day, so I’ll let it slide.
Being accosted by Tom’s cat Louie, aka Louie Puddy Paw Paws.
Sharpening my shit talking skillz while awaiting the arrival of my long time homey JJ for the weekend. Flight’s 3 hours late, oh well.
Oops that Barack link broke. This one: http://barackobamaisyournewbicycle.com
Yes, BarackIsYourNewBicylce http://www.barackobamaisyournewbicycle.com, but did you know HillaryisMomJeans? http://hillaryismomjeans.com/
Barack Obama Is Your New Bicycle →
The pro-Barack site. Just click on the big text to see all the nice things Barack is doing for you.
HILLARY IS MOM JEANS →
There are a couple of memes (idea viruses) spreading around the web that are super simple and, I think, funny. This one is anti-Hillary and the other is Pro-Barak. Just click the big text on the site.
Wow, thanks so much for the responses about the ballpark estimate. Seems to work for cricket too! @cybersoc says “best guestimate”. hmmm.
Wondering if the term “ballpark estimate” translates to non-baseball countries.
Russian "Gmail Art" Video - Life Sized Paperworks →
From the description on the video page, this is:
A video that Saatchi Moscow created and produced for Google to attract more Russian people on GMail.
Visually, it’s a bit like our videos, but in a giant format. Instead of pieces of paper, they are using giant pieces of pre-printed fabric. The video is quite artful and well done. Isn’t it funny too, that it’s by Saatchi and...
Cutting out figures and various objects with my favorite scissors. I can’t believe i have favorite scissors that are part of my job.
Just bit into my lip for about 5th time during lunch. What a painful vicious circle that is. Soon I may need a replacement.
Free is the Future →
Chris Anderson, the author of The Long Tail and editor-in-chief of Wired Magazine, has moved his focus to “Free”. His article is the cover story of the latest Wired (Free! Why $0.00 Is the Future of Business) and has a book coming out in 2009. I think he’s onto something.
A couple of quotes:
Once a marketing gimmick, free has emerged as a full-fledged economy. Offering free...
My primary computer is starting to look and feel a bit worn (2+ years old.) What’s that? Apple has new MacBooks? Hmmmm.
Bachelor Time
I just dropped Sachi off at the airport for some family time. Over the last couple of years, including our travel time in 2006, we’re quite used to being around one another. It’s easy for us and even joyful. But, that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy time alone. I always pick on her about me never having “Lee time”, which in my fantasies involve all sorts of...
I lurve how Sachi calls up companies like Comcast and Direct TV and sweet talks them into lower prices. “You get more with sugar than salt”
In a dream last night I was wearing a green shirt and learned that, fortuitously, it was also St. Patricks Day. Compelling, I know.
Japan Tobacco's Clever and Strange Smoking Manners... →
Japan is surely one of the politest places you’re likely to visit. If you ask someone for directions, there is a good chance they will walk you there themselves. Behaving honorably is an important part of the culture and there is never a lack of signs, often cleverly illustrated, reminding the public of what is expected.
One of the most interesting and clever examples I found is produced...
w00t. Dim sum is on the way.
Great day at Northern Voice, now ready for Boris’ b-day - and food. So hungry.
Pickin up the Friday latte at a place called Bigfoot Java 24 hour espresso in Mount Vernon, Wa.
Up early and heading to the great white north.
Saying virtual howdy to the Northern Voice party people in Vancouver. I’ll see ya in the morning…
Learn New Media from the Ninjas →
Kent Nichols is the co-creator or Ninja Master of Ask-a-Ninja, which I’m quite sure you know about. I recently discovered his Twitter feed and blog and since, I’ve learned a lot from his perspectives on disrupting Hollywood, the business of new media, and the web video industry.
His no-nonsense and opinionated style really makes it clear where he stands, and I often agree. Plus,...
Learn New Media from the Ninjas →
Kent Nichols is the co-creator or Ninja Master of Ask-a-Ninja, which I’m quite sure you know about. I recently discovered his Twitter feed and blog and since, I’ve learned a lot from his perspectives on disrupting Hollywood, the business of new media, and the web video industry.
His no-nonsense and opinionated style really makes it clear where he stands, and I often agree. Plus,...
I need a keyboard shortcut for responding to PR people: “Please take me off your list for future announcements.”
Kurt Cobain would have been 41 today… sniff, sniff.
… And heading away from ignite seattle. They’re at the fire code limit - oh well. But, ran into Glenn Kelman biking his way home.
Headed into ignite seattle…
Werd. CNN says Obama carries Wisconsin.
At the post office, I asked a guy to borrow his pen, he said “oh no, I’ve done that before - and didn’t get it back!” Felt sorry for him.
Northern Voice, SXSW - Will You Be There? →
I suppose it’s the time of year for directionally-based conferences.
I’m heading up to Northern Voice in Vancouver this weekend and Sachi and I both will be heading south to Austin, Texas for SXSW Interactive starting March 7th. I hope we’ll be able to meet you at one of these conferences.
To quote Beck - sometimes I feel like loose ends are tying a noose in the back of my mind.
CBS's "Fast Draw" Whiteboard Explanations →
CBS is starting to integrate whiteboard-based explantions into the news. We first heard about it being used on the show Sunday Morning, where I imagine the lighter content seemed more appropriate. Thanks to Ron for the pointer to this video.
Just recently, the same team of Josh Landis and Mitch Butler were paired with Katie Couric on the Evening News to explain the superdelegates. You can...
Whoa, didn’t know Ignite Seattle was tomorrow night.
10 Photos from Our Time in Japan →
The delicious food, the amazingly nice people, the sites, the experience, Japan is one of our favorite places. Thankfully one of our friends moved there recently and has an extra bedroom (thanks Ken!). Before the planning was done, 5 of us from Seattle decided to go. The photos below will give you a taste of our time there. I took 2,900 photos in the 15 days we were gone. You can see a set of 135...
Common Craft may be available 24 hours a day. Sachi will be taking the late shift, as getting onto Seattle time hasn’t been working for her.
Sachi says: So, I need to tell our tax person - what’s our occupation? Hmmmm.
Lovely. 3:58 AM and we’re both up and at ‘em. Oh well.
Picking on Sachi for already giving in to sleeping. Me, I’
Oops. Me, I’m preparing the toothpicks for my eyelids.
Ouch. Arriving in Seattle at 9am - but it will be about 1am Tokyo time. must_stay_awake. See ya stateside.
Pocari Sweat is the nectar of the gods.
Some of the better Engrish we’ve seen, especially as a mission statement for a bakery at a train station: http://tinyurl.com/2b9wjz
Back in Tokyo before tomorrows departure, pondering black cotton swabs. Seems like a good idea to me.
Planning our assault on the Iya Valley and Oboke Gorge. That, and wishing that I didn’t lose my hat today. So freaking typical.
