Archives for: August 2005

Google Desktop With Sidebar

Google Desktop Download I finally gave in and am trying out the new Google Desktop beta. The coolest thing about this release is the Sidebar. Yeah, a lot of the stuff in it can be done with Firefox extensions, but it's cool to have it all right ther… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/22/05| 04:34:12 pm| I'm a Big Geek| 2 comments »

Thanks Dave

Yet Another Comics Blog: FGNW Day 1: Winners I totally missed this when it was posted but I found out today when I got my free Sandman trade signed by illustrator Vince Locke! Super cool! Thanks a ton. It looks like Free Graphic Novel Week is over,… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/22/05| 04:28:11 pm| Comics| 1 comment »

Creative

Found this gem of a quote from Hugh MacLeod on David's blog Everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten. Then when you hit puberty they take the crayons away and replace them with books on algebra1, etc. Being suddenl… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/22/05| 04:22:22 pm| Thoughts and Ideas| 1 comment »

Forget About Walken

Macgyver 2008 Macgyver understands the needs of the average American, tax breaks, free swiss army knifes for every child. A free Houseboat for every American! War on Terror? Macgyver will take care of this in under twenty four hours once elected no bl… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/22/05| 02:10:12 pm| Anything Else| 2 comments »

Me

ENFP personality type profile - Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving If you ever wondered what is the freaking deal with me, check out this page on my personality type. It really puts a lot of things into words that I have had trouble with exp… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/22/05| 04:25:02 am| Thoughts and Ideas| 2 comments »

Rat Race

You're working at your leisure to learn the things you'll need The promises you make tomorrow will carry no guarantee I've seen your qualifications, you've got a Ph.D. I've got one art O level, it did nothing for me. Working for the rat race You k… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/22/05| 03:55:38 am| Thoughts and Ideas| 2 comments »

Walk In The Park Update

I have raised $0 in my efforts for the CHOC Walk In the Park. I know you guys can do better than that. You still have some time though. If you would like to donate, just click here. Thanks guys! more »

posted by brendoman | 08/21/05| 05:52:19 pm| Disneyland| Leave a comment »

Annual Where Is Eric Post

So we've had a couple clues as to the whereabouts of Eric Wright but we aren't sure. I last saw him in the winter of 2003 when Return of the King came out. Eric is the only author on brendoman.com that has earned his own category. Read the entries if… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/21/05| 01:18:22 am| Eric's Insights| 4 comments »

You Know It Must Be Important When....

You have a myspace group for it. more »

posted by smiles | 08/20/05| 09:47:59 pm| Anything Else| Leave a comment »

Adventures in Frontierland

So tonight I worked the Frontierland entrance to Fantasmic. I hope I never have to do that again. Here's a sample conversation I had with a guest: Me: Excuse me sir, but this is one way traffic only. You're going to have to go back through Frontie… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/20/05| 03:01:12 am| Anything Else, Disneyland| 2 comments »

Beached Out

I got back from a Jr. High trip to Leo Carillo State Beach yesterday and headed straight to work. The beach was beautiful. Lots of cool caves, tidepools, cliffs and stuff like that. Now I really have to focus on making a good impression at work becaus… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/19/05| 03:40:14 pm| Random| 1 comment »

Walken in 08, the Debates...

The killer in debates... Walken. Ah, just livin' Day by Day. more »

posted by hundiejo | 08/17/05| 12:15:21 pm| Funny Stuff| Leave a comment »

For the Love....

I've about had it with the human race. No one is honest with each other. People hurt each other all the time. We kill each other over the stupidest shit possible. We hurt each other with words, actions, thoughts. For what? We put on these masks bec… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/17/05| 03:11:36 am| Rants and Raves| Leave a comment »

Anyone Tired Of Guys In Pink?

I am tired of it. I think everyone else should be as well. Thus it is time for us not pink wearing citizens to do something about it. That is why I want to start a new holiday. It will be called "Punch A Guy In Pink Day". On this day, any male, beca… more »

posted by smiles | 08/16/05| 11:22:29 pm| Anything Else| 13 comments »

New Step in Geekdom

I've been wanting to take advantage of our shell access for awhile but I'm a little timid when it comes to the command line. I remember back in elementary school i used to live in DOS. My, how things have changed. Editing in the shell is so much easier… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/16/05| 07:18:53 pm| I'm a Big Geek| 5 comments »

Brilliance

Wow. If you aren't listening to Sufjan Stevens, you're really missing out. I'm listening to Michigan right now and it's simply beautiful. The subtlety of everything. The pertinence of the lyrics. The honesty in his faith. It really rings true to me.… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/15/05| 04:51:40 pm| Anything Else| 1 comment »

More China Photos Up

Brendoman.com Gallery :: China Now that Danny has the Gallery up and running I decided to upload the rest of my China pictures. Check them out. I divided them up by places I went to. If any of my China friends are reading this and have any pics to… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/15/05| 04:26:11 pm| Site News, Brendo In China| Leave a comment »

Cool Tapes

Sittin' with a kitty... I realized today that I hadn't visited Homestar Runner in awhile. They have a new short. It's pretty darn funny in that bizarre Bros. Chaps way. more »

posted by brendoman | 08/15/05| 03:57:06 pm| Funny Stuff| 2 comments »

Walk In The Park

Happy Monday to us all! I've decided to participate in CHOC Walk In The Park 2005 at Disneyland on October 2nd. I've set my fundraising goal at $75. All the money goes to Children's Hospital of Orange County. It's a great charity. If you would like… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/15/05| 03:17:21 pm| Disneyland| Leave a comment »

Google Talk

http://douweosinga.com/projects/googletalk Here's what I got: Jesus loves you and you Fall Down A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the LAW. in the Anglican Communion, s first openly gay Bishop in the Episcopal Church in the modern world? in t… more »

posted by luis | 2005-08-13| 21:01:53| Linkworthy| 1 comment »

Rude Guests

So I think a guest today said just about the most rude thing anyone has ever said to me in my life. I was checking bags and this lady stopped, looked at me, and said, "You know, you can fix that with reconstructive surgery." WTF? I just stared at her,… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/13/05| 03:49:57 am| Disneyland| 6 comments »

Subdomains

I just added most of the subdomains again so they should be working. So houseofslug.brendoman.com works now, as does maresmess.brendoman.com and many others. If I missed your subdomain, let me know. more »

posted by brendoman | 08/12/05| 04:00:44 pm| Anything Else| Leave a comment »

Flash Game of the Day

Commander Keen This is a very excellent flash translation of the old ID/Apogee game Commander Keen. Very cool indeed. more »

posted by brendoman | 08/12/05| 03:49:09 pm| Flash Games| 2 comments »

Bad Days

Another road block, but I'll survive. I had to wait until I got paid today to register for my CBEST and it turned out the deadline past to register. So I'll have to wait unitl October to take it which means money is REALLY going to be tight until then.… more »

posted by brendoman | 08/12/05| 03:55:40 am| Anything Else| Leave a comment »

Quote of the Day

Quote Details: John Adams: In my many years... - The Quotations Page In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a congress. Thank you John Adams for your wisdom. more »

posted by brendoman | 08/11/05| 07:43:19 pm| Anything Else| Leave a comment »

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