December 21, 2013: Grandma’s 90th Birthday (Party)

We did not get to sleep in much this morning because we had to get up and be in North Canton by ten thirty. That was about half an hour away. Luciana was tossing and turning all night and demanded that she sleep on my arm for most of it meaning that I ended up …

December 20, 2013: Off to Grandma’s Birthday Party in Ohio

I had an article published on InfoStor today: Understanding the Western Digital SATA Drive Lineup in 2014.  This is my first time being published by InfoStor. Today is our travel day to get out to Ohio. I went into the office this morning, grabbing my usual (now) egg and cheese sandwich at the Kurdish deli …

December 19, 2013: Preparing for Christmas Travel

Today was a busy one at the office. Most likely, I suspect, people trying to squeeze everything out before the end of the year as the mass vacation exodus normally starts tomorrow. Tonight the girls wanted to, as they do every night, snuggle on the couch with me and watch Doctor Who all evening. This …

December 18, 2013: The Childrens’ Holiday Party

I slept in and went to work a little late today.  Yesterday was such a long day and I wanted to make sure that the roads would be clear before I drove in to the office.  I did not want to face all of that snow again. My morning commute ended up being just fine, …

December 17, 2013: Big Snow Day in Connecticut

My alarm went off at twenty till five. I showered and got on the road before five thirty. It was very cold, the weather report saying just nine degrees, but there was no snow yet so while cold it was clear. My drive in was great, perfectly clear roads and sky, almost zero traffic. I …