Festival is, perhaps, a bit of an overstatement. However, there was a collection of artists who participated in the event held recently at the Rialto in Atlanta. My wife and I joined some acquaintances there to explore the culturally rich music of the Arabo-Andalusian. Representing the classical music were musicians from three cities; the Tunisian… Continue reading Visiting the Andalusian Music Festival
Author: Olaf
My Company Just Reinvented Itself
For those of you who don’t know, and that’s probably most of you, my employer just made it a lot eassier for me to explain where I work. My company reinvented itself, and has established a new brand-awareness campaign to get that ball rolling. Welcome to the New Fiserv New market approach. New brand identity.… Continue reading My Company Just Reinvented Itself
Embrace Humility
In a recent rebroadcast from WNYC’s RadioLab show, listeners compare animal and human morality. As the brain is studied under morally stressful situations, scientists learn that a battle is being fought in our minds for the right answer to a difficult question. Scenario 1: Before you are two sets of train tracks splitting away from… Continue reading Embrace Humility
Paying My Dues
It has been a long time since I was really sick. This morning, I awoke with the feeling that perhaps my stomach was still full of last night’s dinner. Turns out, it was; never a good sign. When I’m nauseous, it seems that everything provokes it. You’d hope, at least, that having a real sick… Continue reading Paying My Dues
The Singularity is Nigh
Singularity University » Overview Singularity University aims to assemble, educate and inspire a cadre of leaders who strive to understand and facilitate the development of exponentially advancing technologies and apply, focus and guide these tools to address humanity’s grand challenges. Singularity University is the latest buzz in technology news this week. I liken what I’ve… Continue reading The Singularity is Nigh
If you pay me enough, I’ll sing these songs at a karaoke bar
Plinky brought a new question to the forefront of my mind, and again it had something to do with music. Well, the first question it asked was something, something, presidential cabinet, something, something. Blah, blah, blah. I’m trying to do better with my political savvy, but for now I’ll stick to my music! “Name three… Continue reading If you pay me enough, I’ll sing these songs at a karaoke bar
CSS and XHTML: Cyber Arts and Crafts
Not being the first to get into this argument, I’ve picked a less offensive title than one that might otherwise get a lot of attention: Why CSS should not be used for layout “I would rather spend my allotted time skiing or making love to my wife than worrying about whether or not I need… Continue reading CSS and XHTML: Cyber Arts and Crafts
Why my hip-hop posse would include Johnny 5
Johnny 5 The founder of the Flobots, Johnny 5 builds a repertoire of songs that have a voice communicated through masked patriotism for a nation we do not know. I don’t do lyrics, so I’d need someone to help put together some potent rap-styled slander. Zack de la Rocha A current collaborating member, Zack de… Continue reading Why my hip-hop posse would include Johnny 5
Breakfast for Dinner
We had breakfast for dinner last night at the area IHOP. It was a pleasant winter’s walk from the downtown square – the kind that makes a warm restaurant all the more enjoyable! I had their new meal, the BIG Country-Fried Steak and Eggs dinner, which included a huge slab of battered cube-steak, white gravy,… Continue reading Breakfast for Dinner
Kindergarten Schedule
Balthazar told me what his schedule looks like at school. When he gets to schools, he draws, goes to lunch, naps, plays on the playground, then waits for the buses. I guess things haven’t changed a lot in the schools since I was little. Of course, he thinks my schedule looks like this: drive forever… Continue reading Kindergarten Schedule