When life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness become alienable.

On not contributing to a meeting. Also, a low tech roller coaster, pinball in Oregon, two great ads for alternative energy, why your iPhone doesn't cause speaker interference anymore, Maggie's link to a dissability friendly pasta recipe, and Matt Massicote writes an article for NSHipster.

On why I don't submit CFP proposals to speak at conferences.

The war on facts continues on multiple fronts. Also, Bye-bye AOL dialup, You're Invited to the Beautiful Ballroom, eliminate meetings when you can, Lex is a loser, Maggie's link to John Carroll Lynch on "Sorry, Baby", and the pico-mac-nano.

On fighting the not give a ____ economy.

On living many years beyond the warranty and it still not being enough. Also, self-reflection from Kareem, AI and the Sorcerer's Apprentice, Sugarcane burning, 4000 lattes to go, Maggie's link to Pokeman dishes, and McCloud's Google Chrome comic.

Sometimes the best moments are spent doing nothing - at least nothing worth reporting.

The story continues - I purchase a washing machine. Also, Bishop Barber at the Cleveland City Club, the sovereign individual and the paradox of the digital age, Conservative Christians who believe empathy leads to sin, new protest songs from Woody Guthrie, There is no trolley problem. Maggie links to the Trivial Pursuit Breaking Bad video and Craig Hockenberry explains Liquid Glass.

On the benefits of doing the work needed in advance.