Monthly Archives: August 2008

Windows Vista Ultimate x64: Not Ready Yet

This week, I did a dumb thing.  I installed a copy of Vista Ultimate (64 bit) on my VAIO.  I don’t have anything against Vista.  My computer came with Vista Business and it works great and looks great and is about as stable as the Rock of Gibraltar.  But, being a lifelong geek with a [...]

Starbucks, You're Still Not My Favorite

I’m sitting here on a lovely day in New York, starting my day with my first cup of yet another cup of coffee, this one from Starbucks.  What’s weird is that I am in a relatively barren zone of Manhattan – namely Madison Avenue near 26th Street.  Mock if you will, but the nearest Starbucks is four [...]

Recipe: The Mexican Mangotini (with Bacon Salt)

Way back at the beginning of this year, when Hillary Clinton’s and Fred Thompson’s nominations were all but guaranteed, I promised a monthly Bacon Salt drink.  I made two.  I’m behind on my drinking.  Time for catch-up.  I’m going to be doing some heavy drinking to make up for lost time so bear with me. [...]