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Re: Eyestrain Or Not…

kacey3 — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:08:07 -0000

Awesome, thanks! I do have a very good recommendation from one of my lab attendants, but I am definitely interested in other suggestions.

Re: Eyestrain Or Not…

Sarah — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:48:27 -0000

Remind me tomorrow and I'll give you the info for my doc if you want it.

I went to an elderly optometrist for most of my childhood, and never had a problem. When he retired, we went to the docs attached to LensCrafters and the like, and it just... wasn't the same. The guy I go to now is another pro optometrist - they also do laser surgery - and every time I've dealt with them, it's been nothing but a pleasure. They don't sell glasses, and it's a bit of a drive, but I'm not leaving until he retires, too. :)

Re: Everything That’s Old is New Again…

kacey3 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:21:19 -0000

Unfortunately, I have never seen it up and running. So while it may have a communicable message, the work is non-functional, and thus ineffective. So it kind of falls in to the category of "not ready for exhibition." A photographer wouldn't hang a show if the photos weren't meticulously corrected and inspected, a painter wouldn't show a painting to the public that was still wet, and metalwork isn't put on display without a significant amount of polish. If the artwork is inoperable, then it can't be successful until it's fully finished.

I always feel like there's a certain level of "halfassedness" to the New Media work. They spend hours and hours on the programming, or the logistics of something, but when it comes down to realization and presentation, they just kind of throw it together with duct tape and cardboard and hope it holds up for the duration of the show. The piece needs to be fully realized to be truly successful. Otherwise, in my mind, it's simply a prototype - not art.

Re: Everything That’s Old is New Again…

Akvanecek — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:56:24 -0000

I think the one piece down there that works (if it were actually functional) is the piece you photographed. It is about the consumption of media (ads, news, tv, entertainment, etc) as though it were vital for existence. Other than that piece, I have a hard time calling those displays "art."

Re: The Importance of Insignificance…

kacey3 — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:08:56 -0000

Yes! And I agree that we are technically paying them simply by giving them hits and readership, but largely they are doing everything for free, so your options really are adapt or quit. I think it's the stress levels of society that lead us to burst out in rage at even the most insignificant things. We were not designed to maintain such high levels of tension, so we explode at stupid stuff without even thinking twice.

Re: The Importance of Insignificance…

Shedrick Pittman — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:04:55 -0000

Nice post!

I'll admit to be irritated at first with changes, but I'll just chalk that up to the usual human response of "change...bad! Must...smash!". Then, upon reflection, I shrug my shoulders and try to figure it all out.

It's similar to the wailing and gnashing of teeth I see in the comments of some of the webcomics that I follow. So many people forget that they are enjoying the benefits of a service without paying anything but spare time.

Re: My Constitution Has Failed Me…

kacey3 — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:19:59 -0000

Well, it sounds like what I've got is distinctly different from what you guys have. Nevertheless, I haven't heard about Steve being sick and Jeremy has his own host of issues, he doesn't need to be sick.

Re: My Constitution Has Failed Me…

Tingsteph — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:07:10 -0000

Jason and I were wondering if Steve amd Jeremy got sick too. That group was plagued!

Re: The Mechanical Equivalent of Heat…

kacey3 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:05:55 -0000

Yeah, I really don't feel the heat at all until I stop moving... one of the reasons I'm really happy to have the hydration packs. I can drink and ride at the same time, so I stay cool and hydrated through the whole ride.

Re: The Mechanical Equivalent of Heat…

Jeremy Close — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:56:27 -0000

Our heat obviously isn't as bad at yours, but it amuses me the number of people who are amazed and concerned that I ride everyday. I really don't notice the heat while I am riding. It's only when I stop that it gets a little oppressive, then I get a drink and am moving again, good as new.

Re: I Sure Will Miss That Little Boy and His Marine Mammal…

kacey3 — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:17:24 -0000

When you write about the Whale, the Whale delivers!

Re: I Sure Will Miss That Little Boy and His Marine Mammal…

kacey3 — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:23:35 -0000

It was a joy to write this article, as both a tribute and a eulogy to our fateful ship as it sails away into the sunset. As with any family, there are ups and downs, but as always, it's all worth it in the end... even if that end is premature.

Re: I Sure Will Miss That Little Boy and His Marine Mammal…

Chase Whale — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:17:06 -0000

You're a good man, Kacey. Thank you for the honest and kind words.

Re: Writing for One, Writing for All…

kacey3 — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:16:59 -0000

Yeah, my goal right now is simply consistency, sticking with it. I want to keep myself going and not fret about subject matter or anything like that. So long as I get something up in the 1,000-1,500 word range each week, I'll be happy.

So far, so good.

Re: Writing for One, Writing for All…

Shedrick Pittman-Hassett — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:29:26 -0000

I've had the same feelings about my blog. It's started off as one thing and then I go another direction. I'll go for a few weeks with no entries and then I'll do three in one week. And I also secretly harbor the hope that someone will "pick it up" for bigger audience or ask me to write for them. I know exactly where you're coming from.

Re: Practical Intelligence…

kacey3 — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:03:46 -0000

I'd say LifeHacker is really the "go to" resource for that kind of information, but it's almost over saturated with information. It's almost like it needs to be more of a wiki with subjects and related tips and suggestions.

Re: Practical Intelligence…

Justin Pierce — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:15:15 -0000

One of my practical innovations: After boiling noodles, I'll pour the noodles into the strainer and then position the strainer so that the water percolating through the noodles falls back into the pot -- I use that water, along with some skilled maneuvering of the pot, to loosen up the few noodles that were stuck and didn't make it out, then poor them into the strainer with the rest. Almost every time, I easily get all the noodles this way without having to set anything down or manually remove the stuck noodles by hand/utensil.

I actually thought it'd be neat to have a community-driven website devoted to random little tricks like this and your binder clip cord manager.

Re: Planes, Trains, and Swimming Pools…

kacey3 — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:27:09 -0000

We definitely will, I'm really looking forward to it!

With the DCTA Rail being free through the rest of this month, it looks like it's going to be $4 a piece with Ansel riding for free, and each direction will be about a 2 hour trip. Yeah, that's about twice as long as driving down there, but it should be a fun trip nevertheless.

Re: Planes, Trains, and Swimming Pools…

Tingsteph — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:24:09 -0000

Let us know how the ride to the zoo goes. We're looking forward to taking Phoebe back once it cools down but I've heard some complaining about the initial A train schedule.

Re: Father’s Day is Brewing Day

kacey3 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:34:32 -0000

It doesn't seem to really have tainted the taste at all, but it definitely wasn't worth the effort up front or the trouble bottling at the end.

Re: Father’s Day is Brewing Day

Jeremy — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:05:22 -0000

The orange remnants really did gum up the works...

Re: Beyond the Black Gate…

kacey3 — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:39:09 -0000

You want to see obsessive? Check out the character stat block that I just coded manually for a character I'm playing in another game... I mean seriously!

http://www.obsidianportal.com/...

Re: Beyond the Black Gate…

Shedrick Pittman — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:14:39 -0000

I've found OP to be inspiring as well. I've been working on my Serenity campaign and it revived the waning passion that I had for working on it. I'm not sure I can convince my group to get on-board (they are not always the most adaptive technology-wise) but I'm enjoying. I've become almost obsessive in wanting to present every aspect of the story.

Re: The Grand Family Summer Swap…

kacey3 — Thu, 12 May 2011 09:23:19 -0000

I was thinking maybe it needs to be a three or four year cycle. Something along the lines of: visit in Indiana, visit abroad, visit in Texas, visit abroad, etc. And even the years that are abroad could still be in the vicinity of one family or the other. For example San Antonio is only a few hours away from here and it's gorgeous.

Re: The Grand Family Summer Swap…

kacey3 — Thu, 12 May 2011 09:21:26 -0000

Yeah, I often think back to a couple of times where we all met up at a timeshare and I think that's where I get stuck. I somehow think the timeshare is the important part, when really, it's the familial vacation.