Drum Solo

Here’s an old video of me self-indulgently performing a drum solo. It’s been almost two decades since this was filmed. At the time I was playing in a band called Standard Deviation. This particular gig took place in the Olpin Union Ballroom at the University of Utah.

Drum solo on YouTube.

Spotz Keeps on Growing

This little K-9 isn’t so little anymore. Spotz is growing like wildfire. At this rate, he’s going to be the size of a St. Bernard! When we first got him (back in December of ‘08), we were told he is part Border Collie. What the other parts of him are, we don’t know. Perhaps he does have St. Bernard blood. If so, he’s going to be a force to be reckoned with! To his credit though, he’s very smart and mostly obedient.

Just BASIC and Liberty BASIC

Just BASIC is a Windows programming language. It’s a fun way to make your own custom Windows applications. For those that are new to the BASIC programming language, this version comes with an easy-to-use tutorial. BASIC is an acronym which stands for Beginners All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code. Even though Just BASIC is a watered-down version of Liberty BASIC, it still has plenty of features for most needs. Cool stuff. And it’s FREE!

Here are a few reasons to try out Just BASIC (this list comes from the Just BASIC home page):

• Free to download and use!
• Create standalone Windows programs royalty free
• Full tutorial and many example programs
• Large online community
• Syntax coloring editor
• Easy debugging
• Graphics, including sprites and printing

Davis’s Missing Tooth

Davis lost one of his front teeth today. He’s proud of that fact.

I love the way he’s working that tongue into the empty socket. It really emphasizes the gap left by the missing tooth.