tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184793172012-02-16T07:10:28.222-08:00Gleaning my brain takes very little effort. Cleaning my brain is another story.Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-77584453430999560022009-06-20T00:18:00.001-07:002009-06-20T00:18:32.828-07:00

Click to Play

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-24301565462064653302009-06-19T18:27:00.001-07:002009-06-19T18:27:10.161-07:00

Click to Play

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-57921580419916537092009-06-19T16:45:00.001-07:002009-06-19T16:45:36.636-07:00

Click to Play Adam and Kate Lynn got married June 20th. I didn't get to film their wedding, but I had the pleasure of getting to know them and their wonderful story. Here's my interpretation. Enjoy.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-60914097173979785412009-05-18T21:13:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:33:20.312-07:00

Cake Coquette from andrew msv on Vimeo.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-59926204092470138402008-11-10T10:56:00.000-08:002008-11-10T11:05:10.065-08:00

If 95% of black men and 96% of black women voted for Barack Obama, but only 57% of white men and 53% of white women voted for John McCain, can anyone ever claim that white voters are racists again?I think not.Just thought I'd get that out there.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-69719855362925016652008-10-14T08:46:00.001-07:002008-10-14T08:46:07.877-07:00

Click to Play My highlight video from day one and two of the Re:Frame Experience.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-9498599866000650632008-09-29T09:09:00.001-07:002008-09-29T09:09:03.451-07:00

Click to Play Check out an excerpt of my 9/27/08 Instant Video! For more than just this excerpt, call or email Andrew! Go to www.studiomsv.net for more!

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-83290196422165308262008-09-26T12:26:00.000-07:002008-09-26T12:27:14.554-07:00

Here's why you should be.My Twitter ID is "AndrewMSV"See you online.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-23439409537791419992008-09-24T16:35:00.001-07:002008-09-24T16:38:15.711-07:00

I thought this was kind of cool...In spite of the fact that i'm not a big Matrix fan. That is, I hate the Matrix trilogy. And I think this is a waste of money, energy and shelf space. In spite of all that, I think this is kind of cool...If you live at home and are a big mouth-breathing nerd.It's a big box of Matrix DVDs, in case you couldn't stand to watch it to the end.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-7770303372726740302008-09-24T12:33:00.000-07:002008-09-24T12:35:39.498-07:00

I know there are better ways to use my time, but for the last seven minutes, I had so much fun keeping a telemarketer on the phone, I think I would enjoy doing it again. If only I had the foresight to somehow audio record the conversation.Obviously I won't be able to give you a transcript of the entire dialogue, but here are some excerpts of how this conversation transpired:Marketer: Is this Mr.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-75155472033643198922008-09-08T18:14:00.003-07:002008-09-08T18:14:47.335-07:00

Click to Play Instant Video at Fogarty Winery in Woodside, CA

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-26101444151363555332008-09-08T18:14:00.001-07:002008-09-08T18:14:05.836-07:00

Click to Play I got suckered.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-3333487151964393002008-09-07T01:38:00.001-07:002008-09-07T01:38:02.080-07:00

Click to Play Hotel Valencia ceremony + awesome bride and groom = this instant video. check it.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-40234981634631881342008-08-28T14:26:00.001-07:002008-08-28T14:26:49.590-07:00

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-46115726126715658492008-07-27T13:21:00.001-07:002008-07-27T13:21:04.467-07:00

Click to Play Here is an excerpt of Adam's 40th Birthday Tribute video.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-80206524604137660722008-07-14T13:53:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:00:45.177-08:00

It seems all is well.I've decided to use simple mobile SMS and emailing for this blog. It works betterthan the other apps do.For my mobile WORK blogging, I've downloaded Typepad mobile for the iPhone. That app works pretty well.Cheers!

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-6425093882246611032008-07-14T13:50:00.001-07:002008-12-09T07:00:45.320-08:00

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-32850245806168134432008-07-14T13:12:00.000-07:002008-07-14T13:15:08.442-07:00

Now that new firmware has been released for the iPhone, I am researching some applications that will allow me to post pictures taken with my iPhone directly to this blog. I have a few different apps I'm considering for this purpose and once I figure out which one I like best, I will start posting iPhone pictures much more frequently.So stay tuned!Cheers!

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-83338020670732319472008-06-22T01:46:00.001-07:002008-06-22T01:46:41.604-07:00

Click to Play shot, edited, and shown on the same day, these Instant Videos are always a hit with the client and their guests!

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-17203640849472827352008-06-20T23:08:00.001-07:002008-06-20T23:08:53.283-07:00

Click to Play the Hsu family, Studio MSV summer vacay part 1

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-43347316087841117312008-06-10T16:52:00.001-07:002008-06-10T16:53:50.805-07:00

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-86818648077222786722008-05-08T08:46:00.000-07:002008-05-08T08:47:30.999-07:00

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-64759830522569384382008-04-26T19:54:00.001-07:002008-04-26T19:54:29.630-07:00

Click to Play From the 2008 SF Diesel FilmRacing 24 Hr Film Competition

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-82859754733313648712008-04-19T21:18:00.001-07:002008-04-19T21:18:15.775-07:00

Click to Play A promo video for my church's AWANA program for kids. This just a portion of the complete promo.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-39376997363354997682008-04-18T19:33:00.000-07:002008-04-18T19:34:10.863-07:00

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-27745441554589693492008-04-03T21:37:00.000-07:002008-04-03T23:00:24.762-07:00

As I mentioned in my previous post, there is a misconception that Hollywood is busy making movies that everyone wants to see (e.g., movies with excessive gore; sex; and hateful, anti-American, anti-Military themes.) But when you look a little bit past the surface, you see that Hollywood makes these movies because they like them. Especially when it comes to the anti-American stuff, it's the

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-66873534660934493162008-03-19T09:06:00.000-07:002008-03-19T09:13:18.981-07:00

Most people, when examining why Hollywood makes so many liberal films filled with sex, gore, drugs and other unwholesome things, simply say, "it's what people want" and "it's all about money."Well, a new study from the publishers of Movieguide (20-years in the making!) reveals what most of us already knew... Hollywood makes message movies for their own sake and the real money is to be found in

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-28472576675692648892008-03-13T08:46:00.001-07:002008-03-13T08:46:36.314-07:00

Click to Play Spirit Hill Farm Wedding Trailer

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-9939975005661702352008-03-07T21:36:00.000-08:002008-03-07T21:42:11.095-08:00

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-809046797789312182008-03-07T08:56:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:00:45.731-08:00

There is a promo photo going around. It's of a new movie called Tropic Thunder.Check out the three leading men:Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr.Yes. The black guy is Robert Downey Jr. (!?)Tell me this movie doesn't look ridiculously funny.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-74393253187131253982008-03-06T11:39:00.001-08:002008-03-06T11:54:38.941-08:00

Mostly, I'm uploading this here so I can get the Google Video embed link to give to my friend who will, in turn, upload it to her site. Tech-Savvy. Some have it. Some don't.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-43088108134895138622008-03-03T09:32:00.000-08:002008-03-03T09:40:26.408-08:00

"Dr Wilson and Dr Storm found several unexpected differences between the groups. Liberal teenagers always felt more stress than conservatives, but were particularly stressed if they could not decide for themselves whom they spent time with. Such choice, or the lack of it, did not change conservative stress levels. Liberals were also loners, spending a quarter of their time on their own.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-4532512761469710322008-03-02T20:03:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:00:46.017-08:00

I have so many new things going on that I want to share with all of you, but I can't get all of it written down here!I've written a bunch of the latest news over at my work blog. Perhaps, those of you who are loyal/have extra time on your hands, can hop over THERE and check out the latest. Perhaps leave a comment or two while you're at it! :-)My work blog is http://www.studiomsv.net/

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-61412363327742198952008-02-27T08:39:00.000-08:002008-02-27T08:44:32.052-08:00

My eyes are dried out and sting-y from all the eye-rolling I've been doing.Apparently Whoopi Goldberg was shamed to tears when she emoted that she was hurt that the a Oscar's montage from Sunday's telecast didn't include her big fat face and giant Predator-like hairdo.Whoopi Goldberg's omission from an Oscar montage – perceived by her and others to be a slight that left the View host in tears –

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-66505787464123484312008-02-22T09:31:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:00:46.268-08:00

I don't know about you, but I've become pretty adept at spotting the headlight cluster of the Ford Crown Victoria. The telltale wide-set headlights with orange marker lights just to the inside of each headlight of each Crown Vic CHP cruiser has always been the subject of my rearview mirror glances for the past 17 years.Now, I have to start worrying about unmarked Dodge Chargers joining the CHP

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-17005703253441148622008-02-21T09:14:00.001-08:002008-02-21T09:20:05.266-08:00

Stumbled across Victoria Jackson's website today: www.victoriajackson.comShe could use some web design help, but the content of her site is so refreshing! All this from a product of Hollywood?!In this New Year of 2008, I pray to God for the safety of our troops, blessing, protection and wisdom for our President and leaders, forgiveness for our country, and a renewed sense of obedience to God's

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-79054271238922945252008-02-18T22:59:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:00:46.533-08:00

Here's a picture of Hannah and Zach with their cousins, Lainey and Owen from today's hanging out.(Technically, they are my first maternal cousin's children so they are Zach and Hannah's first cousin twice removed or second cousin once removed. I can't figure out how those family geneologies work. Maybe one of you can help explain it to me.)My uncle took the picture. I tweaked it a little in good

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-71050320737387021702008-02-12T17:03:00.003-08:002008-02-12T17:05:12.266-08:00

Check out this article from the cool guys at Caffeine Fiend.200mg absorbed straight to the head in 15 minutes definitely gives a noticeable head change. A constriction can be felt quickly around the eyes and tongue, leaving a numb feeling for the duration of the gum... Awwww yeaaahh.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-64336412976576167872008-02-11T13:27:00.001-08:002008-02-11T13:29:33.857-08:00

How long is a zillion years? About as long as the perceived duration from when I last posted to now.For the latest news, check out my soon-to-be-much-more-frequently-updated-work-blog, StudioMSV.net.For other personal (and controversial) posts, continue to check back here. :-)

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-40164699679920720212007-12-12T09:06:00.000-08:002007-12-12T09:42:16.103-08:00

Here are some quick updates on what is or has been going on...I bought a keychain from Disneyland, stuffed it in a random envelope that I found on a table, and sent the keychain to my friend in Boston as a souvenir. She replied "I received the key ring in the mail, thank you. But what is the enclosed photo for? Should i cut it out to fit in the keyring?" She mailed the photo back to me. As it

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-11797584774809446562007-11-12T21:55:00.001-08:002008-12-09T07:00:48.626-08:00

Disneyland is hyping their "Year of a Million Dreams" promo this season and I think the programs they've come up with are pretty cool.Here you see some pictures of the Jedi Academy where volunteers from the crowd get to take part in a little scenerio where they learn some light saber moves and then get a chance to fight either Darth Maul or Darth Vader. It's kind of cool.We also saw some parade

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-61092706836353417522007-11-12T21:00:00.001-08:002008-12-09T07:00:49.891-08:00

Every year, Annie and I usually go on an overnighter to celebrate our anniversary. Sometimes we get on a plane, sometimes a long drive, and sometimes a short one. Over the last 8 years, we've gone to Seattle, Monterey, Jack London Square, Los Angeles, Napa Wine Country, Santa Rosa, and other fun places.This year, because of our busy schedules, we weren't able to go somewhere too far for too long.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-20301985820987409852007-11-12T15:36:00.001-08:002008-12-09T07:00:50.129-08:00

Here is a picture of Hannah and her class pet, Marley.The "Star of the Week" gets to bring Marley home and write about the experience of taking him places.This picture was taken the weekend of November 3.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-2501582137370238042007-11-06T10:11:00.000-08:002008-12-09T07:00:50.254-08:00

Anyone else get this? Over 400 threatening spam-rejection emails from Hemming?I guess Ray's work email REALLY hates spam.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-4679844550700408992007-11-01T12:02:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:00:55.433-08:00

I've been slow to update my blog and even slower to provide house updates. (My friend, pictured below at his birthday/daughter's Red Egg party, was the one who said he had been eagerly awaiting more house updates.)So, Kerman, here are the latest updates.Let's get to the pictures:These were taken 10/09Granite counters going in.Cutting marble for the master bath.Installing marble tile in the master

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-6244628440515785982007-10-17T21:19:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:00:58.325-08:00

Some of you know that I went on a one-day San Diego trip two weeks ago. It was my cousin Jay's wedding and I flew in and out for a day trip-slash-mini family reunion. It was fun. Here's the debrief:6:42 AMI depart from San Ramon to drive to SFO (that's San Francisco International Airport, for those of you unfamiliar with the acronym. Please don't ask what the "O" stands for. No one knows.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-39447135955962596892007-10-17T18:26:00.000-07:002007-10-17T18:29:23.959-07:00

Copy/pasted from NewsBusters.com=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-By Kristen FyfeRadio Disney is bleeping "God" from ad copy for the upcoming movie "The Ten Commandments."Seriously.The folks at Liberty Counsel sent out notices on Monday and Tuesday of this week letting people know about a copy of an email they had in which a Radio Disney representative was advising a media buyer to delete the words "chosen

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-59910558125939843652007-10-08T14:57:00.000-07:002007-10-08T14:59:54.728-07:00

Here is my first Random Video of the Day.On the way home after picking up Hannah...

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-24973567731897283842007-10-08T00:23:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:00:59.871-08:00

The last time we went to the house, it was to accompany the window-dressing people. We are getting some shutters and blinds installed by some folks at a Livermore-based company called Mimi's.While we were there, we saw some contractors working pouring the driveway cement and another remarkable things. Marble tiles were ready for installation and the contractors made quick work of the fireplace

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-60833356143274527632007-10-07T22:31:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:00.043-08:00

Annie just ordered a GoPed for me from their website.I've wanted one five years ago when I was working at Radica and a co-worker had one. It's basically just a souped up Razor Scooter (or a stripped down version of those obnoxious motorized scooters that were all the craze with pubescent tweens in 2005.)The GoPed (KnowPed Model) is durable and has a wide platform for adult-sized feet. There are

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-81149103574083546412007-10-04T15:44:00.001-07:002008-12-09T07:01:01.102-08:00

Those of you that know me fairly well or have hung out with me at my house - say, during a Saturday morning furniture-moving extravaganza - know or have an inkling that I often drink energy drinks like Rockstar or Jones Soda Energy.I prefer Jones over Rockstar because it tastes better, but I have to admit that Rockstar will jack you up if you're not ready for it. (Like if you drink a can at 11pm

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-31924804277070936572007-10-03T17:46:00.000-07:002007-10-03T18:01:24.599-07:00

Not too long ago, I was driving through the windy roads of backwoods Sebastopol and nearby Occidental. Naturally, I was driving... shall we say, "with gusto" or "enthusiasm" because, doggonit; is there another way to do it?I was eventually told by someone that I shouldn't drive so enthusiastically because kids (specifically, my kids) will emulate that behavior and they may not have the same

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-40745959772418088122007-10-02T22:04:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:17.249-08:00

It would have been much easier to make this wireframe model with a 3D rendering application in virtual space. But then, you wouldn't be able to call your buddies over to pick it up and load it in a truck.Check it out: This sculpture was made by artist Benedict Radcliffe.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-38225895504888355032007-10-01T23:04:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:17.936-08:00

Nope. This isn't another political thread. This is a post about a strange bug that Annie found on the steps of our apartment. It is a katydid. A bush katydid. It's a kind of grasshopper whose wings look like a leaf. Better photos can be seen at this Google link.Annie found it one night and I caught it to get a better look in the light. I let it go. The next day, it was still on our stoop so I

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-24968198899199831592007-10-01T22:06:00.000-07:002007-10-01T22:07:56.104-07:00

Dave comes off a little like a bully in this interview and you almost (emphasis on almost) feel sorry for Paris, but this is pretty funny nevertheless.

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-36383723308424267682007-09-29T09:00:00.000-07:002007-09-29T09:04:58.982-07:00

Copy and pasted from Wall Street Journal Opinion Journal=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-The Lone ReuterFrom Reuters:By Noor Mohammad SherzaiBATI KOT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - At least one U.S. soldier opened fire to scatter a crowd of civilians and police on Thursday after failed suicide bomb attacks on a U.S. military convoy, the U.S. military and witnesses said. . . ."I saw

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-1348482981694669062007-09-28T10:20:00.000-07:002007-09-28T10:22:51.016-07:00

On this morning's radio talk show, I heard an audio clip that was really funny. It had to do with a disrespectful landlord and a short-fused judge. It was funnier on the radio, but the video is pretty good too.The funny clip from the People's Court (as seen on Jimmy Kimmel):

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-30013695725010635982007-09-22T21:55:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:18.268-08:00

I wouldn't consider myself a fan of Westerns. "Fan", being a contraction for "fanatic", has lost a bit of its meaning in today's vernacular. But even when used loosely, I wouldn't say I was a fan of Westerns. But there are many Westerns that I happen to like.I really wanted to like 3:10 to Yuma, starring Russell Crowe and Christian, both of whom I admire. I wanted to like Yuma so much that I

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-70433243227605737932007-09-22T21:42:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:19.567-08:00

Here are a few more pictures of the house.Since the last update, the contractors have done quite a bit. Aside from what I can't see with the naked, untrained eye, they've completed the following:- removed all scaffolding- added another coat of paint to the walls- installed most baseboards- begun installing cabinetry- installed and painted the crown moldings- installed (but not yet stained) the

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-80123584347541681262007-09-20T18:40:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:19.700-08:00

Last Sunday I exhibited at a local bridal show.I normally only do one show a year; a high-end show held at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco where they charge brides $30 a head for admission.This show, located at the local county fairgrounds, was deeply discounted for the remaining booths. I paid only $299 and got a corner booth. (Electricity was extra.)I was initially hesitant to participate

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-59607267958993072762007-09-20T18:26:00.001-07:002008-12-09T07:01:19.991-08:00

We went to go visit Helena on her last day at Benihana's.She comped us two lobster tails, six California rolls, six spicy tuna rolls, a mojito, and an iced tea.Keep in touch, Helena!Here's a video of her in action... sort of:

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-59618335788908377912007-09-20T17:56:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:22.628-08:00

The cabinets are being installed. The exterior has been painted. Drywall is up and primered.We're getting more and more excited!(Pictures from 8/23)The following pictures are from 9/13Andrew's future studio:Our cherry-finished maple cabinets:The future kitchen and breakfast nook:The family great room:The master bath:The kids' shower:Zach's room:Hannah "sleeping" in hers:Dining room, loft view:As

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-48719633235691843732007-09-20T17:47:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:22.972-08:00

In the neighboring town, Dublin, there is a children's water park (the kind that is open to the public with toddler-friendly fountains and sprinkling water sprays) that I quite admired."It's too bad they don't have one of those in San Ramon," I thought to myself. As I had this grass-is-greener thought, I noticed a 'technician' spraying the grass. Green.Seriously. I guess they have these green

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-74509187016146087732007-09-20T17:43:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:25.168-08:00

At the newly-opened Daiso, Japanese Almost-a-Dollar Store in Union City, I spotted several strange products.Here are two:"The Frame of a Dinosaur" Toy. 2) "Kidnapper's Best Friend" Wrist-Trapper (and Drawer Handle)

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Our temporary pet lizard.This baby lizard didn't stay with us long enough to earn a name, but some names we considered were "Slimey", "Torterra", and "Chaunce". We caught the lizard on what we affectionately call "Lizard Highway"; a stretch of sidewalk that serves as sunning beds for scores of these lizards. I'm no herpetologist, but based on what I know of lizards, the one we caught is propably

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I don't think I have to worry about keeping up with the Jones out here in the Tri-Valley. At this juncture it's a near impossibility.(What's not depicted here is after I took this picture, I drove past an Aston Martin DB9 parked across the way. And when I looked to the right there were six more cars parked in front of "Blackhawk Plastic Surgery" collectively worth about a $half mill. Then, as I

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Last week, Annie, the kids and I went to visit Aiden M. Without becoming verbose, let me just describe him as handsome beyond his years... er... weeks. And with a very hip hair style.Pat and Joseph were also there. Joe and the kids played online a little while the gown-ups passed Aiden around like a popular dish at Thanksgiving dinner.

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Click image to enlarge.

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Ranch dressing all over the floor at Zachary's Pizza, San Ramon. awesome.

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What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-6370794791333641012007-09-04T12:48:00.000-07:002007-09-04T12:55:04.376-07:00

According to this article coming out of Australia, dams cause global warming too. Let's recap:No nuclear power.No coal.No oil.No cows or moose. *stinky methane gasses cause global warming, you know?*No windmills (those poor birds!)Only one square of toilet paper.And now, no hydroelectic dams."Often it's accepted that hydropower is a climate friendly technology but in fact probably all reservoirs

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-54791015708886200892007-09-03T23:28:00.001-07:002008-12-09T07:01:28.961-08:00

There are a few movies I've been meaning to post about and review for you. They've started to pile up a little and I've now a movie review backlog as well as a wedding edit backlog! ha!Anyway, here are the movies I will review:Bourne UltimatumTransformersThe InvasionTay Zonday's Chocolate RainJust kidding about that last one. Here we go... (caution: spoilers throughout!)The Bourne

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No point in commenting...

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This will be another painful season, I think. My team kind of sucks.Here is my roster:

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So it looks like the liberal execs at Paramount just can't leave well enough alone.The proposed GI Joe live action movie has been tweaked and altered until it's not really the GI Joe we grew up to know and love..."G.I. Joe is now a Brussels-based outfit that stands for Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity, an international co-ed force of operatives who use hi-tech equipment to battle Cobra,

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-62140714836740701782007-09-03T20:51:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:30.537-08:00

Previously, I posted about large (and sometimes poisonous) spiders I've been seeing around the apartment complex.Last Friday morning, I was keeping Annie company while she toured Peggy and Chris around some model homes near Windemere. On my way out, I noticed something from the corner of my eye and lo-and-behold! It was one of the gnarliest spiders I've ever seen. In the picture below, you see my

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-83612186862867377862007-08-30T13:59:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:30.774-08:00

Showtime has some of the best shows on TV. Yes, better than HBO.September 30 is the premiere of two of my favorites...

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SIR IAN MCKELLEN is so offended by the Bible's anti-gay stance he makes a point of ripping out the relevant page every time he stays in a hotel room. The openly homosexual actor, a longtime campaigner for gay rights, accepts he shouldn't vandalise the Bible, but finds it difficult to contain his outrage at the contents of Leviticus 20:13 when he spots the holy book in hotels. MCKellen says, "It's

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A copy 'n' paste from Scott Adams' blog:=============Did you see the story about the two Chinese coal miners who survived six days after a tunnel collapse? They ate coal and drank their own urine.http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070828/od_nm/china_mine_coal1_dc_1;_ylt=AjSdP8lISg1LTBPSwwJceN0E1vAII had many reactions to this story, and that’s not even counting “Eewwww!”When I was young, parents

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This isn't much of an update. It's mostly just a reposting. It's so funny I have to post it again.This time, you can read along with Miss South Carolina's World-Paradigm-Shattering Wisdom.I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because, uh, some people out there in our nation don't have maps, and, uh, I believe that our education like such as in South Africa and, uh, the Iraq

Andrew MSVnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18479317.post-57515901982074981052007-08-28T21:41:00.000-07:002008-12-09T07:01:31.897-08:00

I have some pictures from last Saturday's Elementary School Grand Opening.Here they are:

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Some pictures of spiders I saw around the apartment complex. (Taken with my Cingular 8525)

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Today was the kids' first day of school.It was also Hannah's first day of kindergarten, Zach's first day at a new school, and the new school's first day of public service.The morning drop-off situation was a complete cattle herd.The kids both liked their teachers and started to make some friends.After the short half-day, they were both happy to be home and in each other's company.

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If you talked with me at any length about Transformers the Movie, you know that I appreciated it, but didn't LIKE it.I saw it twice (it wasn't my fault! I had to screen it once for Zach and then take him to see it) and both times were equally painful.There were a lot of things wrong with it and even more things that had great potential. Subsequently, I joined the facebook.com group called "all

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Decipher the following:

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Excuse the excessive brevity... it doesn't mean I don't care about these topics... just that there is a lot to talk about and I have to go to sleep soon (so as to wake up in time to take the kids to school!) Speaking of which...1) Kids start school tomorrow! First day! We're all anxious and excited. I call it "anxited".2) We visited Nora earlier this week. I didn't get a chance to post the snap

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At Safeway, Annie managed to combine coupons, Club Card discounts, and the grand opening 10% off to knock a grocery bill of $282 down to $182!And, to boot, she managed to get the longest receipt we've ever received.

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I don't know why I'm blogging about this. It wasn't even that big of a deal.Alas, these are the days of our lives...So today was the new Safeway's Pre-Grand Opening (the Grand Opening is Friday.) They were offering 10% off all purchases between 4:30pm and 8:30pm. We went right around 4:30 and the place was packed. The parking lot looked like the lot outside Cinemdome 25 at Union Landing on the

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I'm sending this from Coffee Cat in Scotts Valley.Despite the differences in views regarding foreign and domestic policy, our military, environmental legislation, and the useage of interns as humidors, I'm still honored to be having a cup of coffee with President Bill Clinton (pictured in back.)

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I had the opportunity to do a video tour in Ruby Hills today.I know some of you have friends who live in this area and try to act like it's no big thing when you drive through the neighborhood, but don't kid yourself. You're still awed by the ginormousness of the homes perched atop the exclusive plot of land known as Ruby Hills.Here is a picture of the entry of the house I worked in, followed by

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Direct from Japan, via the Doobey express... the Andrew Mechanical Pencil!

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here are the kids eating lunch on the balcony after a vigorous bike ride around the neighborhood.

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Update!Here are some video clips of the Giant Lego Man that washed up on shore in Holland.He calls himself "Ego Leonard" and you can, apparently, visit his website HERE.

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Annie, the kids, and I took an evening stroll outside our apartment complex. (If you're wondering why I'm living in an apartment, read here.)I had my trusty Cingular 8525 with me and managed to film one of the longest-raging battles in natural history: The Ants versus The Wasps! Click here to see the short video.

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Yesterday at one of my eHometours gigs, I was reminded to pray for Mr. Toto.Of all places, the name "Toto" showed up on a toilet! I guess God can use pretty much anything He chooses to speak to us. We just have to be open to listen. Here's the pic.Mr. Toto is an Indonesian Christian whose entire family - wife and children - are Muslim. As difficult as it is to be a Christian in a Muslim nation,

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No, I haven't seen the movie so no, this isn't a movie review.This is just a Jimmy Kimmel piece that I found on YouTube.Pretty funny...

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Here are some older pictures from the San Jose Grand Prix (and other events.) SJGP: VBS (Day Three) Yes, it's very late, coming now: Coca-Cola Blak:

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