Category Archives: See, I do have a life!

I think it’s pretty obvious… I am thankful for my family – Tiffany, Olivia, my parents, my siblings, my in-laws, my aunts, uncles, cousins, assorted others, and those who are family by choice rather than by blood. Among all the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Here’s a story from my mom of a legendary Thanksgiving dinner at our old house in New York several years ago. Sadly, I was not there to witness this, but I’ve laughed at the tale many times. My Most Memorable … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Finally, a candidate we can all support. All the kids at Olivia’s school were wearing ribbons like this when I went to pick her up today. Just too cute for words. Continue reading →

I got an email yesterday from a professor at my alma mater who told me that Dia de los Muertos is today, not yesterday. November 1 is All Saints Day, November 2 is All Souls Day. This is true, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I mentioned before how busy our house gets on Halloween. Here’s a picture to show you what it’s like: That was at about 7:30. We had over 500 sets of Mardi Gras beads to give away, and we were wiped … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Today is Dia de los Muertos. As I have done in the past, I’m going to spend a few minutes remembering some of the people from my life who are no longer with us. Please bear with me during this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Much like the Longhorns’ offense, I’m taking the weekend off. Thanks to Greg for filling in, and I’ll see you all tomorrow. Continue reading →

Olivia and I made the trek out to Sugar Land last night, where we joined about 200 or so good Democrats at the Sugar Land Community Center (in the shadow of the Imperial Sugar building) for a night of barbecue … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I just finished setting up my mother-in-law with her DSL connection. She’s already marvelling at how much it beats the pants off of dialup. In the vernacular, this makes me a Good Boy. I’m taking the rest of the day … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I don’t care what kind of crazy stuff some people may believe about today and today’s date. Here’s all you need to know: Today is Olivia’s second birthday. She started the celebration a little early by coming down with a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m here in Orlando for another exciting Wireless Enterprise Symposium, so bloggage may be a little light for the next few days. Click the More link for a picture of Olivia to make it up to you for that. Continue reading →

Do I actually have to add anything to that? Happy Easter, everybody! Continue reading →

No, I don’t normally catblog – among other things, I don’t have a cat. But we spent a couple of days with some friends in Walnut Creek who do have cats, and Olivia was utterly fascinated by them. Click the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted some pictures of Olivia, hasn’t it? Well, there’s no time like the present. Click the More link to see a couple of snaps my sister Kris took while in town to help … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Today is my 40th birthday. We had a little party to celebrate last night, and I think everyone had a good time. Before anyone asks, the answer is I feel great about hitting this milestone. If my 40s are to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’ve got family and friends in town this weekend for my birthday, so I’ll be spending a lot of time away from the computer. I’ll post some stuff, just not so much. I’d suggest we all go outside and enjoy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

First, I’d like to thank everyone for the kind words of condolence that I’ve received in the comments, email, and by phone. I really appreciate it. Having the whole family in town was a great comfort for all of us. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

My uncle Ken passed away unexpectedly this week. Pretty much the whole extended family is in town for the funeral, which was today. I’m a little wrung out from helping people make travel and hotel arrangements and from picking people … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Haul Out The Holly Put up the tree before my spirit falls again Fill up the stocking but deck the halls now For we need a little christmas right this very minute Candles in the window Carols at the spinet … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Today is Dia de los Muertos. It is, as Stace notes, a largely Mexican and Mexican-American holiday that celebrates the dead and welcomes them home for the two-day period coinciding with All Saints’ Day, today, and All Souls’ Day, tomorrow. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Elmo in one hand, a cellphone in the other. What more could a girl want? (Picture taken in Dallas while we were on the run from Rita.) Continue reading →

I’ll be away from the computer for the next 48 hours or so due to various obligations. One or more of the fine folks who guest-posted for me in July may make an appearance if their schedules allow them; regardless, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Olivia’s been the little social butterfly lately – last week she attended a blogger gathering, and the next evening she went to her very first baseball game. We were in a suite thanks to some corporate largesse, which meant she … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Got a phone message from Richard Morrison this morning. He called to give me the good news that his daughter Lauren Catherine made her appearance in the world yesterday, tipping the scales at eight pounds, one ounce. He reports that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

We’re off for a few days in Colorado, where it’s warmer than you might think. It’s a business trip for Tiffany; Olivia and I are along for moral support and a little sightseeing. I’ll have limited access to the Net … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I’m about to head up to The Woodlands, which is where I’ll be until Thursday morning. The good news is that I’ll get to meet and have lunch with Tom Kirkendall tomorrow. The bad news is that since I’m laptop-challenged, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

One year ago today, Olivia Rose Kuffner made her appearance in our lives. Today, on her first birthday, she’s given us a year’s worth of joy and happiness. She’s walking now, though she still crawls when she wants to get … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The good news is, I don’t have strep throat. The bad news is, I feel like a rottweiler’s chew toy. If I sounded like I was drowning in helium on the radio today, that’s why. I’ve got stuff planned for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

One way you can tell you’re at an IT conference – in particular, one way you can tell you’re attending a keynote address by a CEO – is by the creative use of nouns as verbs. Today’s entry: “de-risked”, as … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I’m about to take off for Florida for a couple of days to attend a conference (this one, if anyone reading this happens to be there). As such, things will be a tad slow this week, especially in the approving-comments … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Came home from work today and sat down at the computer only to see that I couldn’t connect to any websites. The wireless router was showing good signal, so I shut down the PC and headed downstairs to reboot the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Tiffany took Business Trip #2 yesterday – she just called from IAH and should be home soon – so I got to spend some more time as Single Dad. As with the first time, I got a lot of help … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Tiffany left today for a two-day business trip out west. We considered having Olivia and I go with her, but since she was going to be busy during the day, we decided that if I was going to be by … Continue reading → Continue reading →