Holding my first Aikido class
The head instructor for the evening could only hold the first segment of the class today. So three of us were handed the responsibility of holding the second segment of …
Vilma’s Crisp Bread
If you’re into “crisp bread” or “cracker bread”, you should really give the Vilma’s product line a try. It’s hand made crisp bread with a number of different flavors (all …
Another Linux “repository”
One of the problems with rapidly or frequently changing Linux applications, specially those of a more complex nature, is that it’s sometimes hard to come by simple binary installations (such …
SuSE Linux 10.0
With too much to do, the (for me) long awaited upgrade to SuSE 10.0 on my primary workstation at the office have had to wait until this week. I’ve now …
Crossing the Alter Bridge
This should have been my fourth or fifth audible surprise of 2005; but I wasn’t paying enough attention the first two times I listened to the album. So instead, “One …
Mediterranean Veggie Sanwich
“Sliced cucumber, tomotoes, provolone cheese, shredded lettuce, dilled hummus spread and an olive tapenade served on a focaccia style bread.” — well, that’s what the menu at Hard Rock Café …
Pat Hendricks to Stockholm for the first time!
Stockholm Aikido Club has invited Pat Hendricks for a three day seminar in Stockholm. The seminar will be an exciting event. Pat Hendricks, 6 dan aikikai, started out in California …
Toll stations – Stockholmsförsöket
So today the fabulous “road tolls” go live for the Stockholm region. It’s a project full of flawed logic, a rushed schedule, and some major political gambling. Contrary to many …
Postiljon; a surprisingly good Swedish beer
If you’re one of those trying to avoid the (annoying) Swedish habit of ordering a “stor stark” when entering a beer ‘n’ ale establishment in Sweden, or if you don’t …