I’ve been meaning to write about this all week, but with a hectic household and a big project at work…well, you know how that goes. So, last Sunday was Mother’s Day, and my parents dropped by to spend the day with Ginny, Logan, and me. We had just returned from a great family brunch and …
Scary clowns live in the sewer
Ginny, Logan, and I were out walking around our neighborhood on a particularly pleasant evening last week, when I told Logan that he shouldn’t play around the storm drains. When he asked why, as inquisitive three-year-olds are apt to do, I made the off-hand remark that a scary clown lives down there, and he eats …
Farewell, my friend
I don’t quite know why it’s taken me so long to write this post, but it seems like tonight I just need some closure. Our family dog, Milo, went missing a month ago today, and I’ve finally accepted that he’s not coming home. I don’t want this to turn into a weird pet elegy or …
Eternal sunshine of the grateful mind
If you follow me on Windows Live, then you may have noticed my personal message today is “have an attitude of gratitude.” As corny as it may be, I think it’s an incredibly simple and powerful sentiment that helps to combat feelings of entitlement and general ennui. Most of us experience those emotions from time …
Capture a screen shot
They say a picture is worth a thousand words; that’s particularly true when attempting to troubleshoot a problem with your computer. Sure you could describe the problem, but most of the time support personnel can gain a better understanding if you can show them what’s happening on your computer screen. Luckily, most versions of Windows …
The ol’ switcheroo
I enjoy answering great questions in my favorite Windows Live Groups. This one came to my attention yesterday on Live Soapbox, and I thought it would make a good “how-to” post for the Clubhouse. I hope you’ll agree. Q: I'm about to close down my e-mail account and move to another. What happens to the …
Virtual insanity
Whether you’re a web developer or just an enthusiast, you might like to have multiple versions of Internet Explorer installed for testing purposes. The problem is that installing any given version of IE uninstalls other versions. So what are you supposed to do, maintain a fleet of PCs with different versions of IE installed on …
Linked in
I’ve previously written about the goodness that is RSS, and even commented on how the Windows Live properties, such as Spaces, are rife with various feeds for just about anything you’d ever care to share. Today, I want to draw your attention to another simple but effective way that Windows Live integrates RSS: Shared Favorites. …
Pull the plug
Has your Windows Live Spaces page become unmanageable? Or are you rediscovering your passion for blogging after an extended hiatus? Sometimes, you just have to know when to throw in the towel and get a fresh start. Luckily, Spaces allows you to completely wipe out your space with surprisingly few clicks. On your space's main …
Heads up
I finally decided to spruce up my Windows Live space by giving it a touch of personal branding. I’ve always maintained a simple layout, but I’ll admit it was pretty boring. It was important to me to keep my main page looking neat, uniform, and consistent with the rest of my Windows Live pages, but …
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