Eat any good books lately?

I read a lot. I watch a lot of movies. I am known to catch a television show or two as well. Lately, I have been reading more Goodnight Moonthan Les Misérables, or even A Game of Thrones; but I miss Story. I need more story. I need to hear more, see, more, and tell more story. On and off for the past five years, I have promised myself that I would do a better job of keeping track of what I read and watch and the music to which I listen in order to share the story with others and to remind myself of its lessons.

I am not so narcissistic as to think that anyone is overly interested in reviews of everything I consume and I am no more a literary or film expert than the next person. Words and images can evoke deep emotional, thoughtful experiences and provide us with an opportunity to explore new worlds and ideas.

So with a little help from the good folks at Amazon.com, I will keep track of what I am doing right now and what I will try to talk about in the future. I am sorry for the meta-post, but you have to start somewhere.

Proud

Met Saundra and Noah at the pediatrician's today for Noah's 4 month check up. At 26.5" and 15.5 lbs, he is in the 95th percentile (mom's genes) and 90th percentile (dad's genes) respectively. Cutting new teeth a month or two early as well. Watching them stick him with three needles was not fun, but probably less so for him.

Now if we could just get him to not spit up so much, life would be grand. Hell, it isn't so bad regardless.

From Best of Noah ...

It is too much

Google. Yahoo. Plaxo. Live. Bloglines. Myspace. Facebook. Livejournal. Zillow....

How many services can one person use? How many logins can one person remember? How well can these services synchronize with one another to allow users the time to use the services rather than simply manage profiles, pictures, and other information.

The last week, I have spent a little to much time coordinating my various accounts; combining, closing, and otherwise updating in order to actually use the services that are offered -- all with the promise of making live easier, faster, and better. I have a history of signing up for each next best website (in order to ensure I have the correct login information) in case I decide to eventually use the service.

Today I start to use the services rather than simply plan on doing it someday.

Like any editing process, choices need to be made. Let some things go. Use service A over service B. Try out this widget to see if it is better than the old doodad. Keep your fingers crossed as you hope that the changes you saved today do not undo all the work you did yesterday.

I hope this works.

Update. My smokin' wife points out the irony that Blogger tried to make her sign up for an account to leave a comment. Sigh. I'll try harder next time.