Archive for July, 2005

Speaking of dreams, how about a nightmare?

At about 1:30 our phone server went down. I cannot figure out what is wrong with it. Now I’m trying to get on the phone with a consultant who can help me immediately.
If you or anyone you know has any experience at all with Asterisk, please let me know. I’m des’pit.

Bi-annually

Since people have been sharing their dreams lately, and it’s an extremely rare occasion that I actually remember my dreams, let me tell you about this winner I had last night.
It was the first day of High School, Senior year I think. I don’t know the name of the school, and it didn’t look anything [...]

Safe place

Safe place

Originally uploaded by farrisgoldstein.

QuikTrip is a safe place to touch little black boys

The arrival of Logan

Last night I received the best housewarming gift so far, as well as a new roommate. We’ll probably have photos later, but Laura brought me a sweet basil plant, whom I named Logan. I’m sure we’ll have plenty of great times admiring and eating Logan. You can meet him Saturday if you come to the [...]

That important bit of news everyone is discussing

Since I haven’t the time to give my own well-thought-out take on that huge story that has everyone talking, I think I’ll just link to one of the best blog entries I’ve read about the occasion.
Love,
Me

Fabulous Door Prizes

The first 15 or so people to the party win a FABULOUS door prize. Your prize could include one of the following:
a) a GE “Reveal” 100W light bulb

By Popular Demand: [Don't] Buy Me Stuff!

Here’s the list. I’ll refrain from putting it into any more context than the title does, so as to minimize the level of greed it emanates.
- Placemats. I used to have some tied-bamboo placemats that rolled up. Looked kinda like the things sushi chefs use to
- Coasters
- Board games
- Smallish wine rack to place atop [...]

Scrabble at Farris’s

Scrabble at Farris’s

Originally uploaded by farrisgoldstein.

Our new coffee table is perfect for tabletop gaming. No, not that kind, John.

BLATANT BEGGING/ADVERTISING

Have Fun, and Help Out Some Burners In The Process.
Short and sweet: We’re raising money for our trip to Burning Man, and we happen to be very good at throwing karaoke parties. So, if you’re having a party or a get-together, or a company event, think of the memories you’ll make if you have Brown [...]

Homeburning Party

Er, I mean housewarming. July 23rd. It’s also a Get The Hell Out Of Texas You Damn Yankee party for Johann. Stuff will start happening around 7pm. Give me a holla, of the phone or interweb variety, if you need directions.
I was going to come up with a list of small things for you all [...]




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