new year – The Books are Taking Over…

Our Holiday Card, and by the way, GOOD RIDDANCE to 2020

Well everyone, today is the last day of 2020, and I have to say Thank GOD it is finally coming to a close. This has been a tough year for virtually everyone*, and for some people it has been just horrific. Kelly and I have managed to make it through the year without getting COVID (at least as far as we know) and we are both still employed**. But we did lose one of our beloved fur-kids – our little Thumbelina: the princess; the Khaleesi; the mighty little Emperox of our universe. We miss her and still often think about her.

2020 melting onto a dumpster with a fire raging in the foreground. There is a night sky in the background with COVID virus particles falling like snow, one of which is on the moon. — See the blazing dump before us fa la la la la, la la la la.

Continue reading “Our Holiday Card, and by the way, GOOD RIDDANCE to 2020”

2015: A Year In Review

Before we get to the year that was or the year that will be, here’s your annual Christmas card. Brought to you by the little dogs that keep us happy, on our toes, and forever finding rawhide chews in the strangest places.

All of us, yes, even Scratch, wish you the best in the New Year.

Continue reading “2015: A Year In Review”

So long, 2014, and may 2015 be even better

I guess the best thing I can say about 2014 is that I finally found work, and that it has been rewarding and continuous. I am truly grateful for that.

Here’s to hoping that 2015 will be even better, and that it will be so for all.

-Geoff

Blogroll

Antique, Vintage, & Semi-precious Handmade Jewelry by Kelly- I’m finally doing it, I’m selling my creations. Come take a look!

Dogs Against Romney- Really, who puts their dog on the roof of their car?

Email just isn't that hard – or is it? Proving over and over again that Reading is Fundamental and that emailing a stranger is easy to do if you aren’t paying attention or if you don’t know your own email address. Yes, really.

FOR SALE- We’re selling things. You should buy them.

Geoff's Amazon Wishlist- Books I want. Shocking, I know…

Geoff's Resume- Hire me! I’m fantastic!

Geoffrey B. Michael, Historian- Geoff’s background as a historian, researcher, instructor, docent, and living history interpreter.

Hyperbole and a Half- If you’re not reading this, you should be.

I Can Has Cheezeburger- LOLcats. What more do you need?

I has a HotDog- LOLDogs. And lots of dachshunds. What’s not to love?

Informed Comment- One of the top American Middle East experts, according to Geoff.

Inn At The Crossroads- The official Game of Thrones food blog and cookbook, also Geoff’s spiritual (geek) home.

It Gets Better- Dan Savage’s project for bullied LGBT youth has become a huge force for good and a beacon of hope for all bullied youth. Check it out.

Kelly A. Hopkins, soprano- My musical resume complete with MP3s, check it out.

Kelly's Amazon Wishlist- I know, I’m really hard to shop for. This will make it easier!

Kelly's Resume- Hire me! I’m fantastic!

Our Wedding Registry- For those who’ve had trouble finding our wedding registry, here it is.

Sad Etsy Dogs- Some people use their dogs to model items on Etsy. See how happy the dogs are… go ahead, I dare you.

Schneier on Security- Where the term “Security Theatre” originated. Geoff’s favorite computer blog.

Singing Stones Jewelry- The web home for my jewelry creations. Take a look!

Singing Stones Jewels- The Etsy home of Singing Stones Jewelry, in other words, my Etsy Store, come on by!

Steotch: Fine New England Needle Art- Requires an appreciation of pop culture/internet memes and fabric art.

Teri Kowiak – Singer, Cat Rescuer, Gamer, and all around awesome person. Teri is great. You should click here and read all about her.

The Bloggess- She’s bawdy, hysterically funny, a great writer, and something of an internet phenomenon. Not for the easily offended.

The Fat Nutritionist- The *best* nutrition and feminism website I’ve yet run across. A must read.

The Oatmeal- If you don’t already read this site, you should. Funny stuff.

The White Knot- White Knot for Equality- Equal rights are important to everyone. Spread the word that all loving couples deserve the same legal rights, benefits, and respect that civil marriage bestows.

Wedding pictures from our Big Day- Lots and lots and LOTS of photos from the big day. Take a look, and upload some if you have your own to share.

WWdN: In Exile- Wil Wheaton. He’s one of the most famous geeks in the world, and one of our favorite people we have never met. What more is there to say?

WARRANTY

Management is not responsible for personal injury resulting from sitting too close to the soprano, laughing too long, or splorting milk out of your nose on to the keyboard. No returns or refunds. Store credit only. Read at your own risk. Void where taxed, prohibited, restricted, or humor impaired. No user serviceable parts inside. Please ask a parent before calling. Made in the USA. WARNING: contains small parts and thoughtful, political, and LOL-worthy humor, product not intended for children under 3 years. If not completely satisfied please click here.