Jake and I played Halo 3 for hours last night. A good time was had by most - the occasional 12 year old with delusions of maturity tainted our experience - but overall, it was terrific.

Music - "Prologue" and "Unyielding" by Martin O'Donnell

Misty and I went on a great day hike Saturday with our friends Ben and Barbara. The payoff at the end of the four-mile journey was well worth it.

Music: "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas, "At Last" by Etta James, "Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap

As enamored as I am with my name, I never cease to have copious numbers of problems introducing myself.

To the elderly, I apologize for having such a confounding name to say.

The "video blog" moniker is getting stale. Like bread that's been left on the cutting board a bit too long.

Thus, a new name. And a more regular schedule. And a new cell phone.

A couple weeks ago, I went to the eye doctor. Today, I got the results.

Music: Something from the Hudsucker Proxy by Carter Burwell