Another Man's Poison - Simon John Cox
tur·gid (tûrjd)adj.1. Excessively ornate or complex in style or language; grandiloquent: turgid prose.2. Swollen or distended, as from a fluid; bloated: a turgid bladder; turgid...
View ArticleSo, I recently read "And Falling, Fly"...
And I didn't like it."And Falling, Fly" by Skyler White is, in my opinion, 'ponderous'. Yep. Ponderous. No it's not that long of a book, but the writing style is one that leads the average reader to...
View ArticleI'm thrilled! We're joining the Wii Fit craze!
Yep. We managed to snag a Wii system on eBay. (Yes, eBay! We got our brand-new system for $165 because I spent the time to track the auctions and one of them closed out with our winning bid of $165!...
View ArticleOr maybe not...
It seems the person selling the Wii console on eBay neglected to mention that he was only selling the chance to participate in a scam that would bilk the 'customers' into complying with loads of 'free...
View ArticleConsiderations of mortality this week - TIA
I've had a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) event yesterday. I'm going in to get all the tests and exams done. There's a good chance I may be scheduled to have surgery to install stent(s) into my neck....
View ArticleGood news from the docs!
It was NOT Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), nor was it full-blown stroke. Given the very limited area affected (what is known as the V2 or Maxillary area of the face) they know that for sure. However,...
View ArticleI've got a problem here...
I've been lusting after a NuStep T5xr recumbent exercise machine for some time, but my personal finances are such that I cannot afford one on my own dime. I've had a blog set up to ask for donations...
View ArticleI *want* an iPad!
Scratch that. I *need* an iPad! I've got books to write,books to publish and needs to meet. I cannot function without an iPad. That presents a problem. I'm living on a fixed (lower-class) income and...
View ArticleWiiiiiiiiiiii Meeeeeeee!
Yes, we have finally joined the 'Wii Generation' here at Casa Benner. We (LOL) went ahead and bought a Wii, an extra WiiMote & Nunchuk and Wii Fit Plus w/Balance Board. I spent yesterday getting...
View ArticleYes! Wii Bowling is Fun!
I didn't think I'd ever get the hang of Wii Sports Bowling, but I finally did. Anyone who's read this blog since the beginning knows that I'm far, far too heavy to stand unassisted for more than a...
View ArticleFourth day exercising with the Wii
Okay, it's now been five days since we got the Wii set up and we've exercised four of those days. Today I managed to get the Wii Fit Plus system to recognize me - and that was a total pain as I had to...
View ArticleI'm becoming an Amazon small publisher
It is called Near Space Press and I'll be first releasing a Kindle version of Carl Bussjaeger's "Net Assets", followed shortly by a Kindle version of his collected short stories, "The Anarchists". I...
View ArticleWii Wii Wii all the way home!
Have you noticed that I've blogged about the Nintendo Wii? (Yes? No? Maybe?) Well, maybe just a tad... Okay, I'm into my sixth full day of Wii exercising using the Sports disc that comes bundled with...
View ArticleNet Assets to be released 4/23/2010.
That's right, Near Space Press is releasing the Kindle version of Carl Bussjaeger's "Net Assets" through Amazon on April 23rd, 2010. That's this coming Friday.For those of you who like a bargain,...
View Article"Net Assets" available as ebook!
That's right, "Net Assets" is now available in several different ebook formats. The above link will take you to the Book List page of Near Space Press where you can find links to the Amazon (Kindle...
View ArticleCarl Bussjaeger's "Net Assets" Now in Trade Paperback!
Yes, you read this correctly. Near Space has released a 6" x 9" trade paperback edition of Carl Bussjaeger's libertarian novel, "Net Assets". The link above takes you to a 'preview' of the book.Amazon...
View ArticleTrade paperback version of "Net Assets" now available!
That's right, a 6" x 9" trade paperback version of Carl Bussjaeger's fascinating libertarian novel, "Net Assets" is now available over at CreateSpace for $18.95. If you haven't had a chance to pick up...
View ArticleIt seems ridiculous, but it's already the 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! (Yes, I'm posting this on the 3rd, but it's close enough - and I expect to be far too busy cooking, celebrating and eating!I wonder, how many of you are going to go beyond hot dogs...
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Got some 4th Smoker Photos
The 4th went great! Early in the morning, we fired up our Weber Performer, laying it out in indirect heat mode as we were planning to smoke two racks of pork ribs and four thick-cut pork chops. I don't...
View ArticleMan, oh man! (Home) smoked chops!
Today we didn't feel much like doing any heavy cooking for dinner. So we made a tossed salad using some of the pre-shredded iceberg lettuce salad mix and we cut in some crookneck squash and a double...
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