Hey there,
I read a posting of your from several years back about recommending a carpenter. We've got butcher block countertops that need refinishing. Does that carpenter still have your endorsement? We are looking for someone reliable who does good work. Thanks very much!

Thanks for the note. Reminded me I need to update my profile here, as I'm now living in Albuquerque again.

I'm not involved in architecture professionally in any way - but I am a huge fan. My wife and I would love to build our next home and have been actively thinking about what we need (and want) of space.

I do know of Perkins & Will, having looked at their work a Duke University when I was out there, and reading about the MIT technology square building. But don't know anyone who works with the firm.

Are you in Architecture?

I did, but apparently not enough; I still ended up taking a nap in class on Saturday.
(remind me not to sit in the front row when I do that, OK?)

How is UNM's architecture program?

Love Cameron Sinclair. Had he not been featured on 'Iconoclast'- I never would have known of him.

Happy Holidays!

I was there! You shoulda said something! I have terrible night blindness and can't see very well in dimly lit places.

Dave would have been blown away by the whole thing. It was nice to see so many old friends.

Next time poke me and say hi!

Weekdays has some good veggie options, so I might be persuaded to join you.

Regarding bike lights, I say the more the better. On both bikes, I have a Cateye HL-EL410 up front. It's durable and bright, and I end up recharging the batteries every two months or so. It runs about $35-40.



For my rear, I run with their TL-LD1100. This thing is monstrously bright, and has two separate rows of LEDs, so you can set one to steady and the other blinking. It stands apart from many other tail lights in that it also has LEDs on the side, for added visibility to cars on cross streets.



I don't stop there, though. I have a weakness for "guppy" lights, which can strap onto anything. I have them on my helmet, on my fork, dangling off my messenger bag, and on the back of my Xtracycle (the tubing is a particular width that most clamping mounts don't fit). Serfas makes both red and white, sold alone or in pairs for about $10 apiece.


Ride safely!

So nice to meet you! Glad you got to see the play.