I've been offline and generally out of touch with most people for the last month, and while I have a few minutes, I want to post a note about what's been happening. I'll forward it to those of Glenn's friends and family who haven't had all the details. Please pass it on to anyone I…
Buying a piano
My new piano teacher wants me to get something to play at home that’s more piano-like than the electronic keyboard I have, which has an organ-like action and practically no dynamic contrast. I usually practice in the morning or at night, while Glenn’s asleep, so I’m thinking of two options: An acoustic upright piano…
Necessity, mother of education
I had hoped to subcontract work on a big project this Spring, but after shopping a proposal around to several development firms, never found anyone capable who wanted to take on the work, and decided to do it myself. Since Rails seems to be what all the cool kids are using these days, it seems…
Started lessons again
I took a piano lesson this morning. According to the dates on the journal I kept, my last lesson was on 5/3/2007, almost exactly four years ago. It’s been a busy time since then, but I’m home and on a more regular routine now, and plan to stick with it. Some of Glenn’s friends…
Amazon’s "Subscribe & Save"
When Glenn was coming home from rehab, I asked his nurse where I should buy the various supplies he was going to need on a regular basis. She told me to try the warehouse stores -- BJ's, Costco, Sam's Club, and the like. I bought a membership with BJ's, and we started getting all sorts…