Chubby. I hate being chubby. And yet, that has more or less been the word for me for most of my adult life. Sometimes the word is slightly kinder, sometimes slightly meaner: A neighborhood blog once described me as “jolly.â€Â ACK. My relatives in India would often generously choose “healthy.†When trying … Continue reading
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The ‘Deep Slate: November 2015 Edition
Note: if you don’t want to read my blather & just want to know my recommendations: Here’s just the LIST. But, the blather really is the best part, so you can understand what I think & decide how you may agree/disagree. But you should agree 🙂 [Ed. Note: One of … Continue reading
Kabhi Kabhi Baby
I was thinking about what kind of culture my little girl would get. Mostly, I’m thankful she’ll be a San Franciscan – but it’s also important to establish some important basics*… 😀 Kabhi Kabhi Baby I’m a bit sad that I’m not sure how much of the great Indian stuff … Continue reading
We’re MOVING 30 Feet!
Folks – Kimberly and I are MOVING! Next door. In early July. Basically because next door gives us a better layout for family & we’ll have extra childcare options… We’ve prepared the handy FAQ below to help with any further questions you may have… -‘deep + Kimberly! D+K Moving FAQ … Continue reading
Halloween 2014: The Ultimate Disco Ball!!! (?)
[Ed. Note: I delayed this post way too long, but I was busy & then recovering from too much Fall-crazy. I hope you enjoy it nonetheless 🙂 For reference, here are my posts on the previous Disco Balls: 2010, 2007, 2005, 2001, 1997. This post contains a few shots from my … Continue reading
The ‘Deep Slate: November 2014 Edition
Ed. Note: In a shocking turn of events, I’m going to get this November’s slate out well in ADVANCE. This might mean I’ve been replaced with a pod. Hmmmm…This also the most work I’ve put into a slate – I really hope you like it. (Also big props to my … Continue reading
Why I Returned My Nest Protects
[Ed. Note: Â What follows is part of a letter I wrote to contacts at Nest explaining my dissatisfaction with the Nest Protect smoke+CO alarms I bought. Â I thought it would be useful for other people considering buying them. Â I will note that the people at Nest contacted me quickly & … Continue reading
Kimberly’s 37th Birthday Skullduggery: 2nd Time’s the Charm
[Ed. Note: This is the big write up to the Skullduggery (“puzzle & activity hunt”) on 8/2/2014 that I put on for Kimberly’s 37th birthday. If you want to skip to just the clues and/or answers – jump to here. This is the second one I’ve done for Kimberly’s birthday … Continue reading
The ‘Deep Slate: June 2014 Edition
FOLKS: I’m really sorry this is so late (TODAY is election day) & frankly I’m not even finished with this (I haven’t explained the positions below) – but it will be up before 6pm today I swear (& hopefully sooner!) Gov: Jerry Brown Lt Gov: Gavin Newsom Sec State: Alex … Continue reading
Hobbitses! A Few Thoughts on Peter Jackson’s “The Hobbit†So Far…
  10 years ago, the biggest things occupying my mind, other than the vast outrages of the Bush administration, were hobbits.  More specifically, Peter Jackson’s “Lord of The Rings” movies.   From 2000-2004, Jackson had given me a slice of my early teens back, but with all the … Continue reading