“Jason Friesen really is your friend… but Jason Friesen blocked you on AIM.”

Today was Remembrance Day. Normally we do the cenotaph thing with our kids; this must be the first year we’ve missed. I’ll guarantee, though, that my Grandfather was there.

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§763 · November 11, 2009 · Personal, Religion · Comments Off · Tags: , , , , ,


It’s nothing new. But it’s a scam that’s working well for criminals. It’s the “Escrow” scam, and my brother was nearly conned this week. Here’s what happened, and how you can protect yourself from falling victim to the same con.
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§734 · October 31, 2009 · Personal · Comments Off · Tags: , ,


At least we’re not the only ones.

Dilbert: 1998-05-06

Dilbert: 1998-05-06

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§720 · October 30, 2009 · Professional · Comments Off · Tags: , , ,


And… he’s awesome. And darn it, it looks like he should be ten years older than me, not the other way ’round.

Temporary for now, but wheels are in motion for him to become permanent. *crosses fingers*

Oldman Approved™: Nameplate Installed on Office Door on Twitpic

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§718 · October 2, 2009 · Professional · 1 comment · Tags: ,


Nurse at Toronto

Great little documentary on an American’s perspective on Canadian health care.

We’ve been told our health care is so much superior. How many have actually compared?

Biased? Of course. Everyone is. But in light of all the rhetoric, it’s important to get the other side of the story.

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§705 · August 24, 2009 · Personal · Comments Off · Tags: , , , , , , ,