Category: Scott’s Journal

I have so far exceeded my expectations of how I would do with running. A week ago Saturday I ran 10 miles over a moderately hilly track in Palo Alto. This was about eight miles further than I had ever run even four weeks prior. Now that I think I can actually complete this event running–that right: no walking!–I’d like to ask for your donation.

All of your money goes to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society which uses donations for research, education, patient support, and a variety of other services. Help me hit my $2500 goal by donating even a few dollars at my fund raising page.

I’m sure that most of you have read about Japan’s famous Engrish by know. In the event that you haven’t, let me introduce you to a bit of Engrish and a bit of Japanese culture.

Continue reading “Equivalent to a Rice Ball”

The skies are getting light over Tokyo already. It’s only 4:00 AM and traffic is picking up on the highways and bridges in the distance. And, from my 13th floor vantage point over an inlet that runs to the Tokyo Bay, it looks like its going to be overcast, drizzly day. Fine San Francisco weather, to be sure.

Continue reading “Tokyo, 4:00 AM”

So, you guys know I hate running, right? I mean I really hate running. I’ve never understood the point of it. It is the world’s most boring way of getting exercise. And all the stories you hear from runners are about screwed up feet and legs and knees in addition to bleeding and swelling in places that should do neither. I just don’t get the appeal. Nonetheless, I’ve signed up to run a marathon in mid-October.

Continue reading “Running a Marathon”

It’s probably been over 15 years since I spent Mother’s Day with my Mom. Most years pass on Mother’s Day with me just giving her a call to wish her the best on this day. Some years I send a card and once or twice flowers. This year I thought that it might be good for me, my Mom, and anyone that reads this blog to know a little something about my me and my mother.

Continue reading “It’s Mother’s Day”

I’m copying the following right out of my journal from mid-day day and tacking on the second destination’s comments.

Continue reading “The Killing Fields”

Many of you have already heard or seen the affectionate little stray that walked up to my home last summer. Here’s the story of her arrival, a couple pictures, and proper nomenclature.

Continue reading “meep!”

I’ve discussed with some of you my current search for a new place in SF. By no means have I decided for certain to move to the city, but looking around causes no harm so I figured I’d give it a try.

Continue reading “SF Bound?”

This past week I setup my new Tivo Series 3 DVR. This upgrade represents step two of a four-part revitalization of my A/V system. Step one was the amplifier I got last week. Three and four will be a new TV and high definition disc player, respectively. Obviously this last step will await the settling of the Blu-ray HD DVD war. But in the mean time, I am totally ecstatic about the feature set and quality delivered by my new Tivo box. Unfortunately getting such meant I’ve gone back to the corporate Beelzebub that it Comcast.

Continue reading “Tivo Series 3!”

Don’t even think about clicking the more button below if you haven’t yet seen the series finale. This topic will definitely spoil the ending.

Continue reading “‘The Sopranos’ Is Over”