Category: Ramblings

  • FreeNAS Overhaul

    Over the weekend, I began to notice memory issues on my FreeNAS server which I use for many purposes, including hosting this site.  Initially, my thought was a hardware problem with the memory, but at this point, I am suspecting it was either a problem with the FreeNAS OS code, or potentially just a bug…

  • Kitchen Remodel

    Missed my post yesterday, because I very simply was too tired, sore, and distracted to do so.  This weekend was our long planned kitchen remodel, in which we planned to replace the rest of the cabinets, fix a number of electrical concerns, and repaint the kitchen.  The theory was a 2 day project, which I…

  • Recovering from the weekend

    It was a fun filled weekend, as is common with my Dad’s visit.  However, due to the compressed schedule, I need a bit of time to recover.  My dad typically arrives late on Thursday, and stays until Sunday, during which time we try to pack in as many activities and events as possible, including swimming,…

  • Time for a visit

    Tonight marks the start of my dad’s annual visit, arranged this time specifically to be there for my youngest son’s birthday (which is this weekend).  Always a good time, never long enough, but frequently challenging what with the kids ongoing complicated schedule (and my own).  In this case, we have basketball practice, basketball games, and…

  • Review – Lego Batman

    Had the chance to see Lego Batman with the family yesterday.  Overall, I would say it was enjoyable, but not very fulfilling.  As a long time Batman fan, and a fan of Lego, it could have been a very fun movie.  And in general, it was fun.  Unfortunately, it just felt like it didn’t really…