Flee, fly, and The Flu

The Houston Chronicle put up a map regarding the Swine Flu. Following the Dept Of Homeland Security's recommendations, I am going to wash my hands.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates at Aggie Muster

Defense Secretary Dr. Robert Gates at Aggie Muster on 4/21/9. Its the Spirit of Aggieland. Awesome.

http://bit.ly/UAjXO

Nice use of the local daily

I knew the Austin paper could be used for something.

http://www.austinkleon.com/2009/04/21/offing/

Happy Birthday Tory!

How did I forget this? 18 years today. Born with a smile on his face and didn't cry until some mean nurse provoked him. Celebrations will have to be late tonight as I have two meetings to go to after work tonight.

Austin Tax Day Tea Party

Some photos from yesterday's event here in Austin. My first protest ever. I didn't know how to chant, or sing protest songs, or march. But it was fun. Lots of pleasant people concerned about the future of the United States. Philo was kind enough to give me a ride to and from the Capitol.

The Texas State Capitol Building radiates history and tradition.

My NPR Name

If I were an NPR reporter, what would be my name? Lianablog asks this question and comes up with a formula for the answer.

In fact, we’ve often wondered what it would be like to be one of them. A Nina Totenberg or a Renita Jablonski. A David Kestenbaum or a Lakshmi Singh. Even (on our most ambitious days) a Cherry Glaser or a Sylvia Poggioli. So finally, after years of Fresh Air sign-off ambitions, we came up with a system for creating our own NPR Names. Here’s how it works: You take your middle initial and insert it somewhere into your first name. Then you add on the smallest foreign town you’ve ever visited.

So I guess that makes me Martt Matamoras, or Martt Montreal. I have not travelled much abroad. Since some people aren't aware that New Mexico is a US state, maybe one of their small towns would pass. Martt Hobbs, NPR news.

Mmm ...

Mmmm ... Reese's PB cup,bite size. If only they weren't wrapped up in the pastel foil. The price you pay for Easter candy.

Crossword clues on Jeopardy!

Crossword fun on Jeopardy! Theme composed by Brendan Emmit Quigley. I scored 3 of 5, but missed on Groucho Marx as well. And I hit the pause button to give myself a moment to think - lots more than those folks in the game had. Pretty impressive stuff for sure.