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All work and no play makes Kevin a dull boy. But I’ve been managing to get in a little play now and again. I read Anansi Boys, the new novel by Neil Gaiman. A light book, the kind of thing sometimes...
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I recently came across LibraryThing, an on-line system for cataloguing your books and sharing the list with others. It is linked to the Library of Congress, Amazon.com, and many other resources, so it...
View ArticleDecreation
I am in the process of deleting all of Hidden City off my server. Before you ask, no, I’m not shutting it down. I’m just cleaning house as part of the redesign. Nonetheless, it’s a creepy feeling,...
View ArticleOnce more, with feeling
As yet another hurricane decides to disrupt what passes for normal life in the Hidden City, it occurs to me that those of you living in more hospitable climates may be interested in the preparations...
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Powerless
As expected, I’ve lost power. We made it through until almost 6:00 am, though, so that’s not too bad. I wonder how long it will take FPL to bring my neighborhood back on-line? Fortunately I have this...
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The wait
I took a walk around the neighborhood this evening. There is quite a bit of damage, although nothing terrifying. Landscapers and roofers will be doing a booming business for the next few months,...
View ArticleCabin fever
My office reopened this morning; a location only blocks from the county offices has its advantages. I was able to go in and recharge my laptop, and get caught up on a little work. Still no power at...
View ArticleNight cap
There aren’t any street lights, porch lights, or traffic lights. I can see the stars as if I am in the Everglades. There is the occasional flicker of candlelight from a window, or the bluish glow of a...
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Still going
We are still running on batteries and candles at HCHQ, although several of my friends and coworkers now have power. Still, it could be much worse: a few people are reporting problems with sewers and...
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