I love this photo of Stacey and I.

That day, Stacey and I had put on a parade on our street. We dressed up Stacey in her swimming suit, put the Fun Fountain hat on her head, a veil over the clown hat, and clown makeup on her face. Then I pushed her up and down the street in the wheel barrow. I took a photo of her in the wheelbarrow, but I don’t have a copy of that picture. It must be in Stacey’s book.

That was such a fun day in my memory. It was one of those days when the weather was nice, there was no school or parents at home and we could basically do whatever we wanted.

Plus, Stacey looks super cute in this photo…

• If you loved Watchmen, here are other comics to read from io9. http://bit.ly/PLPzo #
• Beautiful short film about parking, validation, the DMV and passport photos. WATCH IT!!! http://bit.ly/isqx1 #
• Steampunk Lego creations. http://bit.ly/BmSlZ #
• Sympathy goes out to @MarthaStewart for the death of her dog. Ghengis Khan died in a fire at the kennel. http://bit.ly/4P8nT #
• Sid has bad dreams just like this! I’ve never been able to film one, so it makes me so happy to see that he’s not alone! http://bit.ly/krYlU #
• Albino dolphin: Stunning shade of pink!http://bit.ly/12CYQq #
• Stupid Nike+ hasn’t been tracking my runs since I changed sensors. :( No wonder I lost those challenges. Grr… #
• Audio from arcade games recorded on cassette back in the early 80’s: http://bit.ly/KziFe #

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• Trying to convince myself to exercise. I’m tired. Putting on gym clothes right now. #
• Photoshop face swapping tutorial: http://tinyurl.com/azwlvz #
• I’m pretty sure Mark Twain didn’t say it @jantzie #

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• How to make iTunes URLs: Right click the song or application in iTunes and choose Copy iTunes Store URL. http://bit.ly/12LuUN #
• RT @roxannedarling: RT@problogger: Reading: How to Present While People are Twittering – http://jijr.com/vSg #
• RT @missrogue: RT @beaulebens: “I’m not sure, but I think Delta’s motto is ‘go f*ck yourself’ ” — @zefrank, 2006 #

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• Good morning, Tweeps! I’m up and doing the NikeWomen.com workout on my iPhone. Testing for Starling Fitness. #
• Just finished NikeWomen workout. They need to have some way of choosing easier exercises for less points. Pretty good workout, though! #
• Too many people have NOT learned this simple lesson from Something Positive. http://bit.ly/h7Muj #
• Hugh Laurie in Kate Bush’s Experiement IV video: http://tinyurl.com/bzhln8 #
• Time for bed. I had such a busy day today that I forgot to tweet it! Nighty night, Tweeps! #
• Battle not with stupid, lest ye become stupid, and if you gaze into the Internet, the Internet gazes also into you. http://bit.ly/4zuiA #

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Mike’s aunt, Gini, gave us a matching t-shirt for Mini and Zadi. They love them!

Gini and Mike’s cousin, Emily, run Molly McB & Company. They sell doggie t-shirts and a bunch of other stuff.

• Molly McB & Company – Dog & Cat Shirts Tees & Tanks, Matching Human Tees, Bags, Purses, Dog Walking Bags

It was hard to get them to sit still for the photos, but they looked so adorable in matching t-shirts!

• @ThomAllen A police scanner sure would come in handy right now… in reply to ThomAllen #

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This postcard from PostSecret really made me feel a little better.

It reads:

You need not find a cure for everything that makes you weak…

For years, I tried to find a cure for my low self-esteem until I realized that I didn’t need to feel good about myself in order to be a success. Sure, I’m weaker because I don’t have a good self-esteem, but I’m able to survive without it. And that’s what’s important.

Update 02-08-10: According to Shannon in the comments, this line is from the song, Against the Grain by City and Colour.

PostSecret‘s beneficiary is the National Hopeline Network. It is a 24-hour hotline (1 (800) SUICIDE) for anyone who is thinking about suicide or knows someone who is considering it.

• I’m up. Need more sleep. Zoned out with episodes of South Park instead. #

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• Scheduled power outage on my street has left me dependent on my iPhone for connectivity. #
• LOL! RT @allaboutgeorge: Fruitlessly trying to update a card to use AT&T Wi-Fi at a Starbucks. I am George’s connectile dysfunction. #
• @allaboutgeorge Hey girl, what’s it like to be a skateboard punk rocker? #
• Power finally back on. Good thing. It was getting cold! #

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• No Doubt is on tour and coming to the E-Center in SLC! http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1908495/ #
• @rolandksmith Thanks! Looking forward to the pics. If you post them on Flickr, I’ll send a link to everyone. in reply to rolandksmith #
• @Schlomo It will be good to see you again at SXSW! in reply to Schlomo #

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• @rolandksmith Sorry we weren’t at the Geek Dinner. We had a family thing come up tonight. Hope to see you next month! in reply to rolandksmith #

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• For the first time in days, I slept through the night. I was even able to SLOWLY exercise this morning. Inching back towards healthy. #
• @Saintless I don’t know much about Twitter Tools & I don’t use hashtags very often. Alex King might have the answers: http://bit.ly/17Od0l in reply to Saintless #
• @decriptor No, I’ve been fighting food poisoning for a week or so. We’ve narrowed it down to the lobster bisque at Charter House in CA. in reply to decriptor #
• UT Geek/Blogger Dinner TOMORROW at My Thai: http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1775742/ #
• Mochi the bunny REALLY wants his bed back. Willing to fight the kitty for it! http://bit.ly/jQ2nT #
• RT @charlieoliver: #Utah Residents Attn: RT @Saintless: Utah GOP Senators are asking for your input on alcohol laws. http://bit.ly/iq1PV #
• Free 3G Wireless connectivity on the Amazon Kindle 2. That alone makes it worth the money! http://bit.ly/OkzXf #
• Props to @mgm for writing this awesome Facebook app for the Quotes of the Day. http://apps.facebook.com/tqp-qotd/ #
• Just finished writing all the entries for Makeup Gadgets Week on The Gadgets Page. Very cool! #
• RT @kathygriffiths: Free St Patty Day Coloring Sheets 4 kids & grands @ http://insightfulnana.com Download link & print. Kids luv ’em #

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• @missbhavens OMG! Did you get a photo?! Even a blurry cell phone shot of that is worth it! I MUST see the skeleton family!! in reply to missbhavens #

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My buddy, Colleen Wainwright, was quoted in Redbook this month!

Way to go, babe!

• Special thanks to @libel_vox for this great video: Computer Camp Love http://bit.ly/eC7rK Just gave iTunes ten bucks for the album. #
• Just registered for PodCampSLC: http://podcampslc.org/ It’s March 27th. You should register too! #
• Day 4 of food poisoning. Still too tired to do anything correctly. Tried going back to bed, but didn’t take. Zombie web surfing for me… #
• @kathygriffiths @justsomeguy Thanks for the well-wishing. Doing my best to stay afloat right now and the good karma helps. #
• @rolandksmith Thanks for the good karma. I’ll take all I can get. Getting a little sick of BRAT foods right now… in reply to rolandksmith #
• I got food poisoning in San Diego or Las Vegas, so all you UT folk are safe. Mike didn’t get it, so we were able to narrow it down. #

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Never in my life have I felt as proud as these girls look.

Photo via: Found in Mom’s Basement: Vintage sewing pattern envelopes: 1950s dresses

• Recovering from food poisoning. It was either lobster bisque, lamb curry or burger. Considering Jack In The Box’s past, probably the burger. #
• Laurie doesn’t get to smoke her funny looking pipe in the new Watchmen movie. http://bit.ly/F3a0L #
• Sci-Fi channel might revive Tin Man. God, wouldn’t that be WONDERFUL?!! http://bit.ly/18VOqA #

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If you have ever thought Alan Cumming was sexy, do NOT watch this video:

What was he thinking?!!

Update 02-24-09: OMG! It’s like a car wreck! I can’t stop watching this video. What’s the matter with me?!

• Just at point of the Mtn. Almost home. Looks like I missed an awesome party at the social media club this month. #smcslc #

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• Pat Bagley does it again! If bankers were firemen… http://tinyurl.com/cfx52a http://bit.ly/sfIPA #

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• Set Autosync on Thunderbird to prevent long download times. http://tinyurl.com/4f3pfy #
• Manga Head http://tinyurl.com/daxz3w Via: http://scottwesterfeld.com/blog/?p=815 #

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Last October, my wonderful husband linked to this TED talk. It’s the PERFECT Valentine’s story, despite the aliens.

Via: figby.com » A brief digression on lost time: John Hodgman on TED.com

• RT @sdtips: RT @AAAnews Totally adorable pics of traveling pets: http://tinyurl.com/b4kzuy Find tips on traveling with your pets. #
• Note to self: Am I going to PhotoCamp Utah? http://tinyurl.com/cz7hge #
• @missrogue Great photo, Tara! You inspire me to redo my avatar! in reply to missrogue #
• Oh frabjous joy!! RT @charlieoliver: In-and-Out Burger coming to… Draper? http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11683841 #

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In honor of Valentine’s Day, here is a lovely bronze heart:

• bronze sculpture: A LEGO® creation by casper mathiesen : MOCpages.com

My brother made this sculpture for my on a summercourse. It is Bronze and weighs a lot ! He made this especially for me and I am quite blown away…. speachless…

There were so many Valentine’s Days when I felt unloved. Of course, I ignored the devotion of my sister and parents. If you are feeling neglected this holiday, remember your family. They love you and want you to be happy.

There are more kinds of love than just romantic love.

Via: Craftzine.com blog: Casper’s Bronze Heart

• Awake. I need more sleep, but can’t get there. I guess I’ll go to the gym and start my day (after email, of course). #
• @ThomAllen Wishing you the best, man. in reply to ThomAllen #
• @wardomatic It has been a couple of years since we’ve seen that one. I remember when you originally posted it. in reply to wardomatic #
• @caseymckinnon Amen to that, sister! I LOVE Voyager! It was SEVERELY under-rated when it came out. http://bit.ly/fdSae in reply to caseymckinnon #
• Hackintosh on an Acer Aspire One. Michael, do this for me, please… http://tinyurl.com/ceogku #
• Eating at Lucho Libre. Ironically, the food mixer didn’t have much food. #
• Leaving Lucho Libre. Thank you, masked man, for the delicious food! @lisasd @sdtips http://snipurl.com/bqgzs #

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In honor of Valentine’s Day, here is a video of a spectacular heart made of gears:

The video narration is in Japanese, but keep watching. Once he turns the gears, it’s truly amazing.

Via: Craftzine.com blog: Gear Heart

• Back from exercising. Time to wake up Mike, but he’s sleeping so well, I don’t want to disturb him. #
• Cleaning up my Facebook Karma. #
• @missrogue Try Thunderbird instead. It’s a little easier to format and a LOT easier to use. in reply to missrogue #
• RT @jeanlucr: Google’s First Real Threat? Twitter : a great article http://tinyurl.com/c98wrs Read this later. #

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• SXSW Nintendo DS Mario Kart Lunchtime at Austin Convention Center Friday March 13, 2009 – Upcoming

You learn a lot about people when you play games with them. That’s why I love SXSW. There is time to play AND learn AND network AND party. It’s all about the AND. Can’t wait for March!!

Don’t be a gaycist. Don’t divorce my friends.

“Fidelity”: Don’t Divorce… from Courage Campaign on Vimeo.

Via: From Reade to Gleim: Don’t Divorce my Brothers

• Montage Coworking Meetup at Blue Iguana TODAY at 12pm: http://montagecoworking.com/archives/132 I can’t be there :( #
• @rolandksmith Sending all our good karma to you right now. Sorry about your dad. in reply to rolandksmith #
• Turn your own photos into a kaleidocycle. http://foldplay.com/foldplay.action #

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• @jbluther We have a Geek Dinner every month. Next one is 02-26. Watch Upcoming.org for details. #

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Back in November, Maka sent me a CD with the photos and the biographies from the last Kearns High School Reunion.

You can download them here:

• Kearns High School 20 Year Reunion Photos: Powerpoint document – Right click and choose “Save As…” to save this on to your computer.

• Kearns High School 20 Year Reunion Bios: Word Document – Right click and choose “Save As…” to save this on to your computer.

• Kearns High School Memory Lane: Powerpoint document – Right click and choose “Save As…” to save this on to your computer.

To view these documents, you need Microsoft Office or Open Office.

• Download OpenOffice.org for free

There is also a bunch of photos on Flickr from the reunion taken by Catrina Crofts Leffel:

• Kearns High School 20 Year Reunion Photos on Flickr

It was a lot of fun to look through these photos and see how much people have changed (and stayed the same). Sometimes I forget how great it can be to be nostalgic.

• @ellywilliams Sending good karma your way. I hope it helps. in reply to ellywilliams #
• I’m up. A sneezing fit caused the sharp back pain which interfered with going back to sleep. Sitting on the back massager. Warm buzzing… #
• @jyl_MomIF Your tweets are so commercial that it makes you seem not real. I KNOW you’re real, so what’s the deal? in reply to jyl_MomIF #
• @jerekeys Go with UofU! To HECK with New York. I heard their Bar Exam isn’t all that hard anyway… in reply to jerekeys #

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• How to reassign the Trash folder on Thunderbird: http://bit.ly/2Rrq81 Use the config editor to add mail.server.server#.trash_folder_name #
• How to add items to the config editor in Thunderbird: http://tinyurl.com/ro3j4 #
• January Utah Blogger/Geek Dinner TONIGHT 01-29-08 at Jason’s Deli http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1464042/ #
• I allowed Facebook to use my Tweets as updates. Just checking to see if it works. #
• @charlieoliver Yeah! It updated almost immediately. My friends in Facebook are gonna HATE me now… in reply to charlieoliver #

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• @WhatAboutMom We concentrate on SL County. Furthest south we go is Neil’s Halibut on 123rd South. U gotta drive, so drive 5 more minutes. #
• @charlieoliver That is my ABSOLUTE favorite photo from the geek dinners! Thanks for being so cool! http://bit.ly/u21N #
• 1999 iBook presentation. It’s amazing how different our lives are 10 years later. http://tinyurl.com/2z74t5 #
• Cool Apple Ad mix: http://tinyurl.com/283jfv #
• I always know I’ve slipped into CrazyLand when I pull out the Excel Spreadsheet. All of my hobbies devolve into Excel spreadsheets. #
• This episode of Something Positive just broke my heart today. http://bit.ly/kL3B #
• My RSS reader is empty. I feel pretty lost without something to read. #

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I was contacted yesterday by Paul Nelson from KSL Radio. He wanted to know more about the Utah Geek Community, so I had him over to my house and gave him Thom Allen and Matt Reinbold’s name as well. You can read the interview here:

• ksl.com – Self-proclaimed geeks organize dinner group by Paul Nelson

You can hear the interview here:

• KSL Radio Interview – Self-proclaimed geeks organize dinner group by Paul Nelson

I’ve had trouble with Old Media before, so I was a little reluctant to do the interview. Mike even asked me why I was willing to do an interview after the trouble with the Salt Lake Tribune. I told him that it’s good karma. If I do this interview, there might be someone out there on their way to work listening to KSL who might feel lonely just like I did back in 2006. We might find that person.

By the way, our next Geek Dinner is TOMORROW. You can RSVP here:

• Utah Blogger/Geek Dinner at Jason’s Deli (Thursday January 29, 2009) – Upcoming

• Steampunk guitar photo set on Flickr: http://bit.ly/2IBGay #
• #utahgeeks Paul Nelson at KSL Radio wants to interview me. Anyone have any experience with him? Good? Bad? DM me. #
• @jerekeys CONGRATULATIONS! New York AND Law School! You totally rock, man! #
• Corset made from soda can pull tabs. THIS is why I save them! http://tinyurl.com/akp3ak #
• Bag making for newbies. Lots of patterns for handmade purses and bags. http://bit.ly/GG4a #
• The Knit Kit: crochet hook, yarn cutter, stitch counter and tape measure all in one gadget. http://www.theknitkit.com/ #

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I cringe every time Daylight Savings rolls around. We have approximately twenty clocks in the house that need changing. Here are some of my favorites.

This Starburst clock was a garage sale find. I painted the faux wood grain plastic and replaced the clock innards so it would run correctly. When I walk past it, sometimes the metal tines catch on my clothing and vibrate an unearthly tone.

This Starburst clock was a recent purchase from a second hand store. I spent WAY too much money on it considering that it doesn’t keep time. Rather than admit defeat, I just put it on the wall without a battery. It isn’t a clock so much as a wall decoration.

Mike’s dad gave us this Dr. Pepper clock. The numbers 10, 2, and 4 are highlighted because those are the times during the day when you’re supposed to drink a Dr. Pepper.

Mike’s dad also gave us this Frostie Rootbeer clock. I had never heard of Frostie Rootbeer before we had received this clock. Every once and a while Mike and I will find bottles of it at specialty food stores like Liberty Heights.

Sometimes my small home feels like the Doc’s house in Back To The Future. I have so many clocks and I actually USE them all, so the time does need to be changed on all of them. These vintage clocks, however, are special to me.