archive for september 2009

Three Songs You Should Hear (Again?): It’s Time to Rock

Sometimes, you just need to hear something that is going to make your foot tap, your blood flow, make you pretend to play the drums no matter your lack of actual experience in the endeavor. This weekend, with the sunshine and warmth presumably dwindling, seems like a perfect time to get out and go for [...]

Netflix – Making My (POPUP) Life Easier

There is a new series we’re starting here on the blog called “Mr. Grumpy Pants Has the Floor”. Written by Director of Client Services Andrew Pugmire, this series allows him to respond to all the things in the world that bother him. Here is the first entry:
Mr. Grumpy Pants is a name that was given [...]

WANT: Saddleback Leather Messenger Bag

The Our Legacy Postman bag I wrote about a while back has some serious competition for my envy these days.
I was turned on to this company, Saddleback Leather, through a Rivendell Owner’s discussion group.
A number of items caught my eye.
The wallets all seem to be a great value. I’ve been needing a new wallet, so [...]

Kelty Makes a Great Backpack

As has been noted by a few friends of this blog, I enjoy a good bag. I even carry one in situations where most men don’t. For example, everywhere. I figured a change of pace is a good thing so today I’m posting a picture of a backpack.
I was helping a friend load up his [...]

Bike Commuter Challenge

The Bicycle Transportation Alliance in Portland has called September ‘Bike to Work Month’ and issued the Bike Commute Challenge. After some heated discussions and much friendly persuasion, the entire Four + One team has agreed to participate. One member has been dubbed Mr. Grumpy Pants due to his grouchy responses and grandfatherly stubbornness, but he’s [...]