Category: Me

It’s been over a week since I last posted. Hey, I’ve been busy. No, really.

I’ve been working a project for school. This semester is web design so I’ve been, well designing. My web site is devoted to science-fiction and fantasy books. You can see the results so far at www.sffnexus.com.

I’ve come to realize that you can learn new things just by watching other people. I learned something today while I was at lunch. Never wear cycling clothes to go out in public if you aren’t riding a bicycle.

Words to live by.

I am now part of the Ecosystem. You can check out my (lowly) ranking on the left bar of this page.

Cyborg, originally uploaded by semperjase.

Discover your Cyborg name.

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The fish taco combo…mmmm , originally uploaded by semperjase.

I had the world famous fish tacos at Rubios for lunch today. I love these things.

Felt kind of jipped though. You see, Rubios has two ways to order this meal. You can get the fish taco meal that comes with a taco, beans, rice, chips and a drink or you can order the original combo which is two tacos, chips and rice.

I went with the second choice and ordered the drink for an extra charge. Turns out, had I ordered the taco meal, I could order a second taco for $1.49 extra, get more food and saved about a dollar.

Why is it ordering from a menu is a logic puzzle in trying to figure out how to get what you want without overpaying?

Hugh Hewitt’s producer, Generalissimo, is holding votes for favorite “Blog” picture. My entry didn’t make the cut for the 10 finalists.

One thing I’ve learned from Hugh: If it’s not close, they can’t cheat. Turns out, this one is close. I also learned from Washington state Democrats that vote counting is an inexact science. If you don’t win, demand recounts until you do. While recounting, “find” uncounted votes to ensure victory.

So, I declare I have found in my basement 735 previously uncounted votes for my entry of the “Blogwood” sign. Clearly, this is indisputable. I feel vindicated and am thankful to everyone who voted for me.

Last night was my last class for the semester. I was going home not paying attention to how fast I was going and got pulled over.

Every time I have been pulled over I have gotten a ticket (not there there have been that many times in all). Even though I am always respectful, I must not be a sympathetic figure.

Last night was different. For the first time, an officer let me off. Whew! Christmas is not a good season for traffic ticket payments. I guess I’ll be paying a little more attention for a while at least.

Born on November 15
1708 William Pitt the Elder, secretary of state of England whose strategies helped win the Seven Years War.
1738 Sir William Hershel, British astronomer who discovered Uranus.
1887 Georgia O’Keefe, American artist.
1891 Erwin Rommel, German field marshal in World War II.
1942 Daniel Barenboim, Israeli pianist and conductor.
1969 SemperJase – Jason

I’m 35 today. Is this what 35 feels like?