CharmingGeek.net Funness

I moved a couple of weeks ago, which means new ISP, new networking hardware. None of that matters much, because at about the same time I completely reinstalled my operating system and all my programs. The net result is that all the internet services I was hosting disappeared.
But they’re coming back, and better than ever. CharmingGeek radio is back online. See the player and link to the top right.
The control module still isn’t set up, but don’t worry I’ll get to it. For now, you can enjoy my collection of Al Green love songs.

Last week I started classes at GMU. I’m going to the Fairfax once a week in the process of earning a Masters in Sofware Engineering. It’s been almost three years since I was in school, and it’s all coming back to me. I first knew it when I stayed up late Tuesday night studying for a quiz and got up to study some more on Wednesday morning. (We won’t bother with defining late. Just remeber I’m older than I used to be.) Turns out I could have done the quiz without waking up at all.
On campus I was aware not so much of looking too old to be in college, but just like one of the old guys on campus. So, since I was 20 minutes early for class and my professor was 35 minutes late, I started to take notes on how I can look more like one of the regular undergrads.

1. jeans
2. lose the leather briefcase
3. GMU T-shirt
4. flip-flops
5. look more confused (tired?)
6. stop paying for everything with Visa Platinum card — suggestion: Mason Money
7. I haven’t actually seen undergrads doing this, but more handstands in the hallway can’t hurt

I’ll let you know how it goes. Meanwhile, check out the handlebar on this fellow.

Halloween is coming up. I need ideas for a costume — one that I can either get together myself of con somebody into making for me. What ‘cha got?

Maybe I’m a little slow in getting to this, but here’s the video of the day.

OK Go – “Here It Goes Again”
Buy OK Go – Oh No at iTunes.

Man, I really want to do this. I suppose I’d have to have a roof first. Then there’s the problem of getting the lawn tractor up there.

I’ve been pretty preoccupied with preparing for my upcoming move lately. I’ve been painting, hanging shelves, cleaning, and carrying a few odds and ends every time I ride the elevator up.
Speaking of riding the elevator, I think I’m going to really like living in the high-rise. It’ll give me more chance to meet the people around me. I’ve already talked to several of my neighbors, mainly during the minutes of close confinement on one of the lifts.
The summer season of lawn movies is over, and it’s a steady 64 degrees throughout our office building. I really need to make some kind of a change so I don’t feel like summer just completely blew by. This Sterling office with the frigid air, lack of windows, and the hour-long commute is really starting to get to me. At least I’ve been able to listen to a few good audio books during my drive.

If you’re reading my blog, you’ve probably gotten an invitation to Screen on the Green from me this summer. If not, consider this your invitation. Sorry it’s a little late, but it’s not over. This outdoor film festival held on the National Mall is probably my favorite part of living near DC.
Tonight we’re going to see the Humphry Bogart classic film To Have and Have Not. Next Monday, Rocky.
If you show up between 6:30 and 8:30, you’ll find our little group gathered under the inflatable palm tree, probably eating cheese and crackers. You might find Herbert and I playing frisbee somewhere along the edge of the Mall.
Here are some pictures from the past few weeks. Thanks for providing these, Rachel!

Everybody keeps talking about how hot it is. Today’s high is only 91. I’m still waiting for summer to start.

Thanks to the wonders that is Amazon, I managed to dig up the Cosmic Cowboy album from the Disco Saints.
And in response to as many as two requests, here’s Range in the Sky. It’s a disco hoedown, y’all!

I just went over to myspace and thought I’d leave comments on people’s pages. But I don’t have anything to say. So I didn’t say anything.
I can ramble here, though. It doesn’t matter if I don’t have anything to say.
I will say, though, that Martha and Rachel are cute.