Nest post-unboxing (i.e. installation)

A few months ago, I signed up for the Nest Thermostat waiting list.  I received it recently.  The Nest is the current darling of the tech blogs.  It was invented when the guy who created the first few generations of iPod and iPhone was looking for a thermostat.  After spending a lot of money on … Continue reading Nest post-unboxing (i.e. installation)

The power (and cost savings) of fixing it yourself

I did something the other weekend that kind of pushed my comfort limits.  I fixed the refrigerator.  You see, usually when I task myself with fixing something, I actually know how to fix it.  At the very least, I have a reasonable idea of how to fix it.  This time was 100% guesswork. You see, … Continue reading The power (and cost savings) of fixing it yourself

Brrrr?

Please note that all blog posts before 8 April 2007 were automatically imported from LiveJournal.  To see the comments and any LiveJournal-specific extras such as polls and user icons, please find the source posting at http://brianenigma.livejournal.com/2006/11/My brain knows it’s cold. I can see the thermometer at 30ºF. I can see the frozen pool of ice in … Continue reading Brrrr?

“Can’t sleep. Clowns will eat me.”

Please note that all blog posts before 8 April 2007 were automatically imported from LiveJournal.  To see the comments and any LiveJournal-specific extras such as polls and user icons, please find the source posting at http://brianenigma.livejournal.com/2003/12/Last night: wake up at 2? 3? at any rate, wake up about 30 minutes before Kate arrives home. Wide awake, … Continue reading “Can’t sleep. Clowns will eat me.”