Back in 2003 I created a web form that would allow a user to input a latitude and longitude, and pick a parameter they want to see at that location from a list (such as land cover, soil type, population, etc). It was for a class at GMU. A friend of mine hosted it for [...]

The Decline and Fall of the Private Self
This article does a great job of explaining both why I started blogging and why I eventually decided to tone it way down.
(tags: blogging)

Virginia Governor, Speaker Defend New Speeding Ticket Fines
“The legislative leadership in Virginia embraced the speeding ticket tax despite growing outrage from voters.” There’s a link to a petition you can sign if it makes you mad as well.
(tags: politics local)

Pick Your Candidate
Here’s a really simple way to find out which presidential candidates share your views. [...]

On Friday, I found my first geocache. I searched geocaching.com for the hidden treasure closest to me. It turned out to be so close that I could walk to it! The entrance to the bushwhacking portion was right along the walking trail where I took these pictures during the vernal equinox.
The bushwhacking was quite an [...]

I was reading a thread the other day about how Americans have less vacation time than any other western nation. The thread referenced a survey given to folks in this country who earn high incomes. It asked them what they would pick if given the choice between a 10% raise vs. working 10% fewer hours. [...]

75 Simple Pleasures to Brighten Your Day
Great list. Since I’m going without #16 for awhile, gotta up the ante on the others.
(tags: selfhelp)

molly maps
Watercolor maps! It’s art + GIS. It’s beautiful.
(tags: gis art)

Introducing the Hipster GPS
Love it! :)
(tags: funny gis)

Fees for Driving Infractions to Be Reassessed – washingtonpost.com
Oh thank goodness. They were seriously going to charge thousands of dollars for basic speeding tickets here O_O.
(tags: politics local)

Luck Turns Bad: First 7/7/7, Now Friday the 13th
“July 2007 is unique in that it has both an especially lucky and [...]

In the face of atheist attack: Won’t anyone stand up for God?
It is not enough for complacent pastors to feed their dwindling flocks with anodyne repetitions of old platitudes. People are too educated and sophisticated for the old messages.
(tags: religion)

The Kingdom of Loathing: An Adventurer is You!
A free, comical, web-based role-playing game. Wacky fun! I’m [...]

Josh’s sister visited a couple weekends ago, and she brought with her a twist on the traditional mojito. Try it if you’re feeling adventurous. I can vouch for its deliciousness :).
6 basil leaves, sliced and muddled
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce light rum
Juice of 1/2 orange
soda water
We’re betting a lower-cal version could be made [...]