For the past five weeks, I’ve experimented with controlled growth of a mustache and a trimmed beard, commonly called a “goatee.” It’s not a classic goatee in the sense that I’m not letting the beard hair grow long and hang… Continue Reading
After spending a weekend in a very urban area (northern Virginia/Washington D.C.) and returning to Knoxville, Tennessee, I have a few comparisons between the places. Some are, believe it or not, favorable to Knoxville. Driving: Drivers in D.C. are significantly… Continue Reading
We got here Friday afternoon and met up with our friends. After only a few moments, we got re-acquainted with their precocious and adorable young daughter and their two cats, including the playful Spencer and Kinsey, the Cat of Ultimate… Continue Reading
Today, the President ordered the documents seized from Rep. Jefferson’s office to be sealed for 45 days. Why? Apparently at the request of Speaker Hastert, who is trying to deflect long-standing linkage of him to corrupt lobbyist Jack Abramoff which… Continue Reading
So this morning, I got my house in order in Palmdale; fortunately, another attorney was physically going to my appearance scheduled for this morning. I haven’t yet logged in to check on what happened. Then we cleaned up the house… Continue Reading
The man to the right is U.S. Congressman William Jefferson, a Democrat who represents the Second Congressional District of Louisiana (map to the lower right — that looks just little bit gerrymandered to me, but what do I know) and… Continue Reading
The Wife is in California, looking for a place for us to live. She flew out early this morning and she won’t be back until Monday. This will be the longest period of time we have spent apart since about… Continue Reading
Don’t tell me to keep this in perspective and that only one-twentieth of the people were killed in Haditha than were killed in My Lai. Don’t tell me that I can’t possibly know what it’s like to be out there… Continue Reading
Last week, I promised some additional thought on the metadata monitoring issue; as you’ve read, I’ve been busy with family obligations and haven’t had a chance to do a lot of thinking or research about the issue. After a long,… Continue Reading