Sumocat's Rambles

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Remember Burn Notice tonight

In honor of Sam, a Corona and a mojito. Burn Notice 9:00 USA Network.

Trying Robeks for lunch

Decided to try a wrap for lunch (and a smoothie but i've had plenty of
those before).

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Bonsai garden near Dumbarton Oaks

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Did a mouse eat our corn meal?

No, it was a cat. A little mischevous cat with a big bushy tail. So
much for keeping him grain-free.

Monday, June 01, 2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Yellow Sharpie not so pointless

From Minda (I think): "Hey Sumocat, I was reading your Rmb post about the yellow sharpie. I use mine to underline words in the books I read. That way it doesn't overly mark up the book I'm reading. Comes in very handy when you have textbooks and need to underline but also want to sell the book back at the end of the year."
Good tip! Thanks!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

What's the point of a yellow Sharpie?

I got a variety pack of markers at work. Thus far, I've used them all
except this yellow one. Ink's too light to be seen. Tip's too thin for
highlighting. Seems pointless.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Looking back at the forest

Peering out at the lake

The falls at Lake Accotink

Monday, May 18, 2009

Understand your personal CPU

Fascinating write-up on Unclutterer breaking down three types of information processing. Amazing how kinesthetic/tactile I am considering my broad knack for data absorption. But it's quite spot on considering the ways in which I continually adjust my workflow, not to mention the new routine I'm implementing tomorrow (more on that later).

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Personality in handwriting

Ran across this basic breakdown of handwriting analysis today. Seems quite accurate to me and, as an avid ink blogger who pens his ideas by hand, I should know.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Paperwork and pen input

I like this guy's CLEAR ZONE. Reminds me of my boxless inbox system, and he's rocking pen input. Via Lifehacker.

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Simple backup shortcut

If you ever have a need to regularly backup single files, like an all-important file tracking sheet, I suggest using a "Send To" shortcut to a designated folder. Real simple way to get some peace of mind.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

I like me some turbinado

I'm turning into such a sugar snob. Refined white sugar tastes as
artificial to me as the fake stuff. Now I need raw or nothing.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Now my pen is REALLY broken

Yet the pen tip, eraser, and side button all still work. Guess I can
just super glue it back together.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Inside the postal annex

At least these guys aren't wasting money on office décor.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Contemplating bates numbering

Thinking about rebooting the filing system at work with bates numbering so I can replace sorting hard and soft documents with tracking in a hyperlinked spreadsheet. Just run through a printer for automatic numbering, enter in the spreadsheet, scan to PDF, and add to the end of the filing. Sounds complicated, but it should eliminate my paper filing and, therefore, save time.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Early B-day present

Must get a red bow for Homer. Thanks Susan.

NOT my new monitor

Why does our receptionist merit a way better PC than I do? I do PDF
editing and image manipulation, for Pete's sake.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Tulips and garlic

The tulips I planted in autumn are coming up nicely around the big
tree. I think the garlic I planted alongside them worked in keeping
the squirrels from digging up the bulbs.