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Mindless Babble
What a day, what a week!
Posted on May 31, 2003
This has been one crazy week. We run three web servers on a T1 line. This week, every single one of them crashed, a couple of them more than once... Continue Reading
A dot.com story
A dot.com story, Part V: Brainstorming
Posted on May 30, 2003
Part V? What happened to I-IV? Click here to read from the beginning By the way, the Consumer Electronics Show and the E3 are total schmooze-fests. I have a blast... Continue Reading
Incredible Shrinking Mayor
Weight update
Posted on May 29, 2003
Perhaps I should change the category title to "the not-so-incredible, rather-ordinary, fat and lazy mayor". That's the kind of week it has been. With the server problems I've been experiencing... Continue Reading
A dot.com story
A dot.com story, Part IV: I have seen the future
Posted on May 28, 2003
Just picking up on this story? You may wish to click here to read so far So Ken and I created The National Software Review (not very pretentious, huh?). Ken... Continue Reading
A dot.com story
A dot.com story, Part III: Floppy Foolishness
Posted on May 27, 2003
Once again, if you are just joining us on this story, you may wish to click here to read so far. After the incredibly overwhelming reception (about 8 emails) I... Continue Reading
Current Events
A Memorial Day to remember
Posted on May 26, 2003
What a great day to be an American! I want to personally say "thank you" to those of you who are veterans or are currently serving in our bold... Continue Reading
Movies & Books
Bruce Almighty
Posted on May 25, 2003
The critics are all over the map on this one. MetaCritic has opinions ranging from 20 to 80 (out of possible 100). I give it a solid 80. Here's why... Continue Reading
Incredible Shrinking Mayor
Leveling off...
Posted on May 24, 2003
It's been a zero weight-loss week. One night we had some friends come over and they brought brownies and ice cream. Fuggedaboudit. And today we had a end of school... Continue Reading
A dot.com story
A dot.com story, Part II: Hold the Presses!
Posted on May 23, 2003
If you are just joining us on this story, you may wish to click here to read so far. Continuing... Those were the days of BBS's, bulletin board systems, where... Continue Reading
Family Fun
All in the family
Posted on May 22, 2003
Mrs Mayor now has her own blog! She saw my blog and wanted one as well. The design isn't final, nor is the name. But go take a look and... Continue Reading
Incredible Shrinking Mayor
189 pounds
Posted on May 21, 2003
I am eager to get past this leveling off in my metabolism. It's falling off a bit slower this week, but I remember this happening last time. It seems like... Continue Reading
A dot.com story
A dot.com story, Part I: I can do that!
Posted on May 20, 2003
Come and listen to a story of boom and bust. A tale of exhuberent highs and devastating lows. A yarn so dramatic, so engaing, so tragic... wait... wrong story. This... Continue Reading
Mindless Babble
"Friend" egg-roll?
Posted on May 19, 2003
Ok, you got me. There is no such thing as a "friend" egg roll. I meant to say "FRIED". Oops. My bad. (MrsMayor hates that expression...) Continue Reading
Incredible Shrinking Mayor
5 pounds for the week!
Posted on May 19, 2003
Well, I ended up losing 5 pounds last week. I think I hit my first plateau and I'm fine with that. Ended up pigging out on Chinese food over the... Continue Reading
WorldVillage News
Be a WorldVillage.com Editor!
Posted on May 19, 2003
WorldVillage.com is seeking to add more content to the site, and we are looking to YOU to become a WorldVillage Editor! Do you have an interest in an area that... Continue Reading
Current Events
The Matrix Reloaded - my thoughts
Posted on May 19, 2003
Went to see The Matrix Reloaded this evening. Following are some brief thoughts on the film. WARNING! There are spoilers here, so you many not want to read if you... Continue Reading
Fun and Games
Artist wannabe
Posted on May 18, 2003
I'm not an artist.. don't even pretend to be. A few years ago I owned a macintosh computer and I played with a program called Bryce. It was a slick... Continue Reading
Family Fun
God, Dancing and the Matrix
Posted on May 17, 2003
We've got a full day planned for Sunday. First, we'll head to church in the morning. Afterwards, we've got time for a very quick bite to eat and then its... Continue Reading
Incredible Shrinking Mayor
190 pounds
Posted on May 17, 2003
Staying on track with a pound a day. It sure sounds tempting to go get some pizza. Instead, I'm going to mow the lawn and hit the treadmill. Continue Reading
Current Events
Tornados... again
Posted on May 16, 2003
This is getting old REAL fast. We just came out of the storm shelter. We had some rotation go right over our neighborhood. Fortunately, no twister dropped down out of... Continue Reading
Incredible Shrinking Mayor
191 pounds
Posted on May 16, 2003
... and counting. I know I can't keep up with losing a pound a day, but it sure is fun in the early stages of weight loss! I'm getting ready... Continue Reading
Current Events
Ain't that swell
Posted on May 16, 2003
Most of America has probably already heard about the hazing that took place at Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, IL. But I'm a little slow on the uptake and... Continue Reading
Sweatin' to the Oldies
Posted on May 15, 2003
Since I plan on joining a health club, I thought I should pick up an MP3 player so I can enjoy tunes while a tone. I bought one of these... Continue Reading
Current Events
Enter the Matrix
Posted on May 15, 2003
Sprung for a new computer game today, Enter the Matrix. Of course, it is based on The Matrix world and released to coincide with The Matrix Reloaded (which Mary and... Continue Reading
Incredible Shrinking Mayor
192 pounds
Posted on May 15, 2003
Looks like I'm off to a good start. That's three pounds in three days. I'm going to visit an athletic club this morning to see if I like it. They've... Continue Reading
Weird and Wacky
Death by Oreo
Posted on May 15, 2003
It was touch and go early this week as the shocking news hit the wires. News so terrifying, so insidious, and so darned ridiculous that many were questioning whether or... Continue Reading
Weird and Wacky
Prophecy come true?
Posted on May 15, 2003
I believe this is supposed to take place before the prophecy that states "and the lion shall lay down with the lamb". Click here to read more. Continue Reading
A dot.com story
Coming soon...
Posted on May 14, 2003
I think this would be a great place to tell the story of InfoMedia, Inc... how it came to be, how I rode the Internet wave to the top and... Continue Reading
"Off the Deep End" Alert
Posted on May 14, 2003
Tongue Splitting. It's getting really freaky out there, people. Socrates can't bare to look at it. Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
Googlism
Posted on May 14, 2003
Here's a fun little google tool called Googlism. Simply type who, what, where, or when in the field and away you go. I entered "Joel Comm" for who and got... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
I bought real estate on the moon
Posted on May 13, 2003
Call me crazy. Call me whacko. I just don't care. Today, I bought an acre of land on the moon. For real! Can't wait to get my deed. Want to... Continue Reading
Current Events
Mickey Moore?
Posted on May 13, 2003
It's a sad day for Mickey Mouse. It appears that the Disney company has agreed to finance a Michael Moore film. It is going to be a Bush-bashing documentary that... Continue Reading
Online Expeditions
I'm Addicted!
Posted on May 12, 2003
About 3-4 weeks ago, MrsMayor innocently surfed the web looking for a time-waster... a diversion, if you will. She succeeded by landing at PopCap Games. She remembered that I previously... Continue Reading
Socrates - The Philosopher Dog
Socrates
Posted on May 12, 2003
I've gotten a few comments on the picture of our Yorkshire Terrier, Socrates. This one was taken just last week and is a far better representation of the way he... Continue Reading
Incredible Shrinking Mayor
Grilled Chicken Caesar
Posted on May 12, 2003
I can just about live on these when I am trying to lose weight. But I always get the dressing on the side. I dip my fork and then stick... Continue Reading
Incredible Shrinking Mayor
Monday morning
Posted on May 12, 2003
And so much to do... I just got off the treadmill. It's my goal to dump 20 pounds over the next 8 weeks. I guess I am keeping myself accountable... Continue Reading
Survivor 6: The Amazon - SHAM!
Posted on May 11, 2003
I am so disgusted with tonight's final episode of Survivor 6: The Amazon. 21-year old Jenna was declared winner by an overwhelming majority of the jury. Now I know beyond... Continue Reading
Current Events
Happy Mother's Day!
Posted on May 11, 2003
Hope all you moms have a great day today. My mom is here from out of town, but she is leaving in just a bit. Then we are heading out... Continue Reading
Mindless Babble
Anger Management
Posted on May 10, 2003
Went to Steak and Ale for dinner with the lovely and engaging MrsMayor. Our waitress was very annoying. Her style was phony and patronizing (in a bad way). Food was... Continue Reading
Mindless Babble
Talk to me, eh?
Posted on May 10, 2003
Finally. Sunshine! The storms have passed and it looks like we'll have a reprieve. Huzzah. By the way, see that little "comments" link at the bottom of each entry? That's... Continue Reading
Current Events
Phew... close call!
Posted on May 09, 2003
Well, we used the underground storm shelter I had put in the garage tonight. The tornado was about 6 miles from here. Remember I said my mom and step-father are... Continue Reading
Current Events
Not again...
Posted on May 09, 2003
It's just after 10 pm in Edmond, OK and it is another BAD night for storms. They have spotted a tornado about 30 miles west of here and the storm... Continue Reading
Family Fun
Visitors!
Posted on May 09, 2003
My mom and step-father are in town for a visit. They'll be staying until Sunday morning. The kids are very excited to see Grandma and Grandpa! Continue Reading
Current Events
Tornados!
Posted on May 08, 2003
Well, here we go again. A massive tornado just ripped through southern Oklahoma City, about 20 or so miles from here. Did alot of damage, as you can see from... Continue Reading
Mindless Babble
Welcome to my BLOG
Posted on May 08, 2003
Ok, so now I've got a BLOG. I've got it set up to point to my own domain, joelcomm.com. I REALLY wanted joel.com. If anyone deserves that domain, it should... Continue Reading
Family Fun
Our kids are awesome!
Posted on May 08, 2003
Zach and Jenna worked hard these past few weeks to be part of our church Children's Musical, "The Solid Rock Cafe". Both had solo singing parts and both were part... Continue Reading
Family Fun
Zach wants me to
Posted on May 07, 2003
Zach wants me to auction these on ebay... Continue Reading
Family Fun
Just another day
Posted on May 07, 2003
So, today I mowed the lawn and laid down some grass seed. Yee-haw. Another exciting day in Edmond, Oklahoma. Oh, and Socrates got his hair cut today. Continue Reading
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