Author Archives: DAK

Silicon Valley – In the Round: A view from a hill

I’ve taken, lately, to brushing my teeth in the shower. I’ll reach out of my steamy coccoon just long enough to damply grab my tooth brush and a dollop of toothpaste, and then re-seal myself within my manufactured rainforest. Then, … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day Funny, they don’t look like hippies. – Me, out-loud, to no one in particular, for no apparent reason

Tri-Observations of a Blind Man I was puzzled why the blind man next to me was wearing a watch…until I saw him pivot the face open and feel the hands. While dismissing that it is not in vogue, I was … Continue reading →

Buh? From Scientific American: April 1902 According to Count Gleichen in “Mission to Menelik,” the people of Abyssinia use the Maria Theresa 1780 dollar. But for small change a very different coin is used: a bar of hard , crystallized … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned mentioning the garbage trucks that come by my apartment in the morning before. To further elevate my entry for Best Apartment Ever, let me just briefly mention the jackhammers: There were jackhammers.

I know how it is with some of you. I know that you come here everyday or so to check on the life of someone a little bit dangerous, a little bit wild; and, I can understand that. So, what … Continue reading →

Stuff and Stuff: a retrospective Ariel brought up a good point today, even though she didn’t mean to. I was lamenting a recent lag in visits, and she facetiously said, “blah, blah blah… and see how funny your page used … Continue reading →

I found out this morning that the girl refered to earlier is getting married. sigh Actually, I am very happy for her, caused partially I’m sure by the existence of ADG. Still, though, there is that slight twinge of sadness … Continue reading →

Why do all new kleenex boxes begin with that Double Kleenex? At the time, you really only need one, and you don’t want to waste any. So, you stuff the extra back in the box awkwardly, and wait for your … Continue reading →