http://www.edsfamily.com/ed Ed's Ramblings Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:00:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So, last Sunday I went skiing with Brandy, the kids, and Brandy's mom.  This was our second day of the season, and we decided to try a little more difficult runs than we would normally do.  Also, it was very cold (-8 when we got there, but warmed up to ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2009/01/ice-sucks/ Nutrisystem Lasagne with Meat Sauce 1/2 corn 1/2 green beans 1/4 whole pumpkin seeds 1 slice of bread 1 small orange I'm pretty full.  The lasagne tasted better than I feared it would (maybe a slight step down from Stouffer's frozen lasagne)  I'm happy.  This means that I can deal with the food and be successful.  ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2009/01/dinner/ So, I realize that right now lots of people are trying to accomplish lots of things because it's the new year and that just seems like the thing to do.  For me, it's just the right time to do things.  One of the things I started doing is getting back ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2009/01/the-nozbe-knows/ So, I know No One Cares What I had for Lunch, but since it's new and fresh, and I feel like sharing, I'm gonna.  Deal. Lunch today: Nutrisystem Chicken Noodle Soup 1 oz. of beef jerky a banana Pretty tasty actually.  I also tried Brandy's Red Beans and Rice, and it wasn't bad - I'd ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2009/01/lunch/ So, in order to work on my goal of losing 50 lbs., I have started on a new diet today.  Brandy and I are trying the Nutrisystem diet.  I'm hoping that it will enable me to lose the weight that I need. For Breakfast, I'm having: Nutrisystem Apple Strudel Bar Yoplait Low-fat Yogurt 3/4 ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2009/01/new-diet/ By January 1, 2010, (wow, sounds so long from now :), I would like to have these goals completed: Lose 50 lbs.Be able to ski blue runsFinish and release the music site that I have been working on for years and yearsTry (several times) 12 new foodsBlog my progress I hearby commit ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2009/01/goals-for-2009/ So, here is my post for the new year.  First off, I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year's eve celebration - I spent the new year with family, playing games, etc. We started the celebration by going over to Brandy's mom's house for dinner (mmm, prime rib) and ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2009/01/2009/ First off, there are things that you will need before even thinking about embarking on this journey. There is no magic pill that will make you tech savvy overnight, and you have to want it.   This means that you have to want it bad enough to where you are willing ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2008/11/htbg-how-to-get-started/ Wikipedia defines a geek as "a peculiar or otherwise odd person, especially one who is perceived to be overly obsessed with one or more things including those of intellectuality, electronics, gaming, etc." - I would add that typically geeks tend to be into computers first and foremost.  You might be ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2008/11/what-is-a-geek/ I am working on creating a new site (domain name not set in stone yet) for the average person to learn how to get into computers and all things geeky.  Why would I do that, you might ask?  Well, I've had several people ask me what they need to do ... http://www.edsfamily.com/ed/2008/11/how-to-be-a-geek/