It truly has been a wonderful Christmas. Everyone seemed to receive the gifts they wanted and then some. The Geeky Kids got electronics out the wazoo. Geeky Boy got both the Nintendo DS and the PSP (thanks to some overly generous grandparents). He also got science stuff–microscope, Discovery channel videos, and a “gross science” kit.…

I hope everyone is having a wonderfully relaxing day. I know we are. I hope to have some Flickr photos up soon. Please consider donating to my efforts in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure

Mr. Geeky woke me up at 7:30 this morning because he’s so excited. He’s worse than the kids. Geeky Boy brought down his Playstation, another tradtion for us. We all play games together. Today will be filled with baking and cooking, Christmas music, puzzle working, video games, and general merriment. Those of you who have…

I don’t have all my Christmas music on the iPod yet, but here’s a sampling of what I do have: Jingle Bells (no artist listed)Weihnachen – Christmas in Vienna IVFrosty the Snowman – Bing CrosbyThe Little Drummer Boy – Bing CrosbyPeace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy – Bing Crosby, David BowieI Wonder as I Wander –…

One year, when I was about 10 or 11 and my sister was 6 or 7, our neighbor across the street brought us a present. It has been a cold winter. There was snow. We’d been out of school for a few days, so my mom let us open it. Inside was a puzzle, Verticalville.…

Yay! Each day gets longer from here on out. That’s why I love winter solstice. It means we’re headed up. I finished up some last minute shopping and errands. As I was paying for my groceries, my cell phone began ringing. Mr. Geeky calling to tell me that Geeky Girl is sick and needs to…

Several months ago, I posted about the AFA boycotting the American Girl line of dolls. Well, they’re doing it. And tonight on CBS News, they interviewed a woman who is specifically not buying American Girl dolls because the company supports Roe v. Wade. The company also supports underpriviledged girls and encourages openness toward girls who…

I did nothing all day long. Nothing. Nada. Rien. Nichts. Niente. Actually, I spent the whole day on the f*cking xmas card. My initial simple plan didn’t work out thanks to uncooperative computers and printers. Literally, all I’ve done all day is tweak templates and text and photos. Note to self: do not do this…

You should really read these two Ars Technica posts about the possible technology behind this wiretapping. Like many people who don’t really understand technology, the Bush administration assumes that it’s a panacea and much more effective than human beings. I really do think it’s important for non technical people to understand the technology and what…

More on the spy game: The NYT explains that the NSA may have accidentally listened in on domestic calls, where both parties were on American soil. A FISA court judge resigns in protest. The Washington Times (!) thinks this spying thing is a really bad thing. Money quote: President Bush presents a clear and present…