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first day of (grad) school
This week will mark the first day of class for many students across the area, including yours truly. My first real bout with a graduate class came last night, and I might as well have gone twelve...
Aug. 25, 2009
back to school
For the first time in nearly a decade, I put on my "student" hat and hiked up to class. (I know, I know, you never stop learning, and you're always a student. I mean "student"...
Jun. 29, 2009
"viewer email of the year" nominee
A gentleman submitted the following question to the "Ask Greg" portion of the website this weekend. I've redacted his name for his own safety. (Wouldn't want anyone sending a legion...
Mar. 30, 2009
the "my band" album cover meme
(only because Brian Shrader made me do it!) Here are the rules: 1 - Go to Wikipedia. Hit “random” or click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random ...
Feb. 26, 2009
the miracle of technology
If I have any skills as a writer -- and I do not myself claim that I do, but if history proves it to be so -- I can say with certainty that it is because of the miracle of word processing. I...
Dec 31, 2008
weather and society workshop recap
A few weeks ago, I wrote about my plans to attend the Weather and Society - Integrated Studies workshop in Boulder, Colorado. I've been back for a couple...
Sep 2, 2008
countdown to colorado
Later this week, I'll be hitting the road -- rather, the skies -- for Boulder, Colorado. I'll be participating in a most interesting workshop called "WAS*IS". WAS*IS is an...
Aug 4, 2008
d-day weekend: first time at the wwii memorial
I would imagine most folks, given a forecast of torrid heat and oppressive humidity, might consider spending less time outside this weekend. Not me. Actually, I'll be spending...
Jun 6, 2008
qotd: texas bbq edition
Hi. My name is Nate. I'm a BBQ-aholic. "Hi, Nate." I must confess to having a serious weekness for 'cue. Just about any kind will do, really: Lexington, Eastern,...
Jun 3, 2008
crazy klepto cats
So, the Mrs. decided about an hour ago to stitch together a couple of pieces of denim to make a catnip sack for the cats. Easy, right? Ha! You know, It'd be a simple task......
May 12, 2008
holiday travels or: how i learned to stop worrying and love the layover
I hope everyone had safe travels back from your Christmas destinations. At least, for those of you who are back already. I'm back so that I can forecast for the North Carolina News Network,...
Dec 27, 2007
this crazy weather
Last summer, I picked up running. Since I'd never done any kind of fitness running before, I followed the "Couch-to-5k Running Plan" that's meant to get newbies like me out of the e-z-chair...
Dec 9, 2007
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