Author Archives: Thom

Last weekend our computer died. It wouldn’t even switch on. This caused no small amount of consternation among the kids. Saturday morning is their computer time, when they each get 20 minutes to do whatever they want (yes, we’re cruel … Continue reading →

I get occasional bouts of asthma. Usually it’s not that severe, but it’s uncomfortable enough I’ve needed to use over-the-counter Primatene Mist from time to time. Unfortunately for me Primatene uses CFCs as a propellant, which was recently banned in the … Continue reading →

The company I work for has its headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City, though the office I work in is several miles away on the other side of the airport. It has its advantages and disadvantages. Not being at the … Continue reading →

I used to hear all the time when we lived in Boise that people had moved there because it was so close to nature. Since moving to the Salt Lake City area, though, I’ve decided if Boise is close to … Continue reading →

Hey! I wrote a post for today! What happened to it?! It even had a picture and everything. And now I see that not only didn’t it post, the computer has no recollection of it ever being written. Feh. A … Continue reading →

Not that I usually post on Sundays, but you won’t see me today, either, other than to wish all the fathers out there a great day today. Being a father is far from easy, and society isn’t helping one bit. … Continue reading →

I’ve been hearing about Dr. Who for some time now, though I’ve never actually seen it. I know, I know…that’s enough for some of you to reconsider claiming you know me. But I won’t always be this lost and degenerate. … Continue reading →

I think my lawnmower is angry with me. For various reasons I haven’t mowed the lawn in well over two weeks, and it’s getting shaggy in places. I went out to mow at least the front lawn tonight so at … Continue reading →