Building a random name generator

Posted on: Friday, 2011.10.21 by J.D. H. in in computer tips, Misc Links,

Last night I had fun building a  little random name generator for my friend Adam and my wife. They both write and sometimes it is difficult to come up with names for characters, that is where the new tool comes in handy: Character Name Generator Every time you refresh the page you get a new [...]

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Make your kid’s Superheros Super-Magnetic! [KidCraft, DIY]

Posted on: Friday, 2011.10.07 by J.D. H. in in Gadgets and Tech, parenting, toy tips,

NOTE: this entry marks a new category on my blog called “KidCraft” it will contain fun projects to benefit kids. This particular project is meant for parents to enhance their kid’s toys, but future projects will be for kids to do themselves… Step-by-step photos can be found at the end of the entry Superhero Madness! [...]

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Antique secretary laptop desk and cool retro PC mod!

Posted on: Wednesday, 2011.06.22 by J.D. H. in in Building, Computers, Daily Updates, Gadgets and Tech,

I routinely use my laptop setup in my grandma’s vintage secretary. It is a gorgeous piece of furniture. Every time I sit down at it I think fondly of her. The secretary is very functional with its fold out desktop surface. I would eventually like to build (or have built) a slightly larger version that [...]

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Kayak week and staying busy

Posted on: Friday, 2010.05.07 by J.D. H. in in Daily Updates, Entertainment, Kayaking, Travel,

It’s tough to come up with good titles anymore after having a website/blog for 10+ years. Actually, I’m not sure I was ever very good at picking blog titles . I almost entitled this blog entry “Mashed Potatoes and White Gravy”  due to me having mashed potatoes and white gravy three days in a row. [...]

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Busy and Thankful

Posted on: Friday, 2010.02.26 by J.D. H. in in Daily Updates, parenting,

Things have been busy around here! Projects left and right, with a trip (thanks Jesse ) coming up to top things off. But it’s a good busy and good projects too. These are worthwhile things that pay dividends in the long run. Despite the busyness, we are making sure to take time out for the [...]

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Projects this weekend

Posted on: Monday, 2010.02.22 by J.D. H. in in Computers, Daily Updates, Household, Remodeling,

This was a wonderful weekend at home. I worked on some fun projects and did some “business” work. Samantha played with some new toys (stroller, etc.) and cooked some delicious delights. Also, before the weekend got here, we had a lot of fun going out to eat with my mom and dad to celebrate my [...]

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