Category Archives: Personal

Now I remember why I shop online, but still go to the mall

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Chris Heisel

[Erica](http://www.ericaendicott.com) and I went out for yearly Christmas shopping trip at [the mall](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenox_Square). I’m not a huge fan of shopping in general, being a cheap bast^h^h^h^h^H tightwad. But even I am not above spreading holiday cheer, in fact I enjoy … Continue reading →

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National Blog Posting Month Wrap-up

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Chris Heisel

For [November 2008](http://heisel.org/blog/2008/11/), [National Blog Posting Month] [nablopomo]: * **Days in the month**: 30 * **Number of posts**: 29 * **Number of [blogmarks] [blogmarks]**: 34 * **[Page views] [page-views]**: 1,182 * **[Visits] [visits]**: 565 * **[Pages per visit] [ppv]**: 2.09 … Continue reading →

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Get yo Christmas on

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Chris Heisel

* The blog is decorated * The [Mac is decorated](http://twitter.com/cmheisel/statuses/1028698090) * The [radio is decorated](http://www.pandora.com/stations/1362fd31a63c7731c7b9da80cc63c1f6c874869f84047ca8) * The house is decorated * I’m ready for some Christmas!

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Yesterday’s turkey

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Chris Heisel

Science is amazing. In my seriously novice hands I can take something seriously unappetizing like this: And turn it into this: The before photo is not of a [Dune navigator](http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Guild_Navigator) but is instead our Thanksgiving day turkey breast in brine. … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Chris Heisel

For a wonderful [partner](http://ericaendicott.com) in life, For the new space we call home, For the good health of my family, For the safety of my brother-in-law, For my challenging yet rewarding career, For the talented group I get to work … Continue reading →

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