Monthly Archives: January 2010

People That Need To Be Punched in the Face, Video Game Edition

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Pete

One of my 2010 goals has been to play more video games. Yes. That’s right. I want to play more video games. I did a piss-poor job of it last year, and I missed out on some gaming goodness. Pursuant … Continue reading →

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The Muse

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Pete

I’m not normally one to write poetry, but sometimes I’ll feel the lyrical bug bite me. This particular poem I’ve titled “The Muse,” and it provides a description of the relationship I have with the most elusive of inspirations. Sure, … Continue reading →

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More Fatherhood

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Pete

As you may have noticed, I’ve welcome a new addition to my family, a baby girl named Abigail Grace. Her character is different than my son Jackson already. She’s less fussy, a little more laid back, but certainly into her … Continue reading →

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Shawn Powers

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Pete

Friend, Linux Journal Editor, and occasional commenter Shawn Powers lost his home in what appears to be a freak electrical fire. If you’re a denizen of his site as well as mine, or if you feel like giving a little … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Baby Abigail!

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Pete

My daughter, Abigail Grace, was born on Tuesday, January 12, at 12:17 PM. She weighed seven pounds, three ounces, and was nineteen and three-quarter inches long. We’re all finally home from the hospital today, so thus begins our expanded family!

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Media Awards, Part Two

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Pete

Click through for television and film of the year awards. Continue reading →

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Media Awards, Part One

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Pete

Click through for the winners of Book and Video Game of the Year. Continue reading →

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The Pendulum Swings…

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Pete

Americans are increasingly identifying themselves as conservative as the reality of Obama’s policies becomes clear. Continue reading →

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What does a writer do?

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Pete

Pete explores what a writer does in a simple thought exercise. Continue reading →

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Computer Upgrade

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Pete

Computer upgrades normally go smoothly for me, but this one was a little problematic. I elected to not upgrade the whole system, instead choosing the fastest gaming chip I could for my Intel X48 chipset (a Wolfdale Core2Duo), the fastest … Continue reading →

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