Category Archives: Misc Rambling

For all the posts that don’t have a specific topic

Things I Will Miss About Indianapolis

Posted on June 6, 2011 by chris

My two-year stay in Indianapolis is coming to a close as my lovely wife Charlotte and I prepare to move to Providence at the end of the month. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the … Continue reading →

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Moving Again

Posted on April 14, 2011 by chris

Well folks, my wife and I have once again decided to pack our belongings up and haul our asses around these United States. For the official record, I have lived in the following places since I entered the world of … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 5, 2011 by chris

Well, it’s officially 2011. Charlotte and I rung in the new year at downtown Indianapolis’s The Ball & Biscuit, a new bar with fabulous artisan cocktails, a good selection of craft beer, and excellent small plates and cheeses. They did … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Fort Bryan Guitar Strap

Posted on December 6, 2010 by chris

Oh, Fort Bryan Guitar Strap When and where I found thee, I remember not, But held have you any number of my guitars Over the years. Your soft fabric looped over my shoulder; Your classic tweed styling looking, always, elegant; … Continue reading →

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My Political Compass – And How I Got There

Posted on October 21, 2010 by chris

You probably shouldn’t read this update. The only thing more boring, self-indulgent, and potentially offensive than discussing one’s political leanings is discussing one’s religious beliefs. I’ll probably do an update about the latter someday, too, but for now let’s stick … Continue reading →

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Priceline Returned My Money

Posted on July 8, 2010 by chris

Well, when Charlotte and I decided to launch PricelineStoleMyMoney.com, we really were not expecting any kind of a response from Priceline at all. We certainly didn’t expect that within a couple of weeks, they would refund our money in its … Continue reading →

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Priceline Stole My Money

Posted on June 23, 2010 by chris

Just a short update today to alert people that I’ve launched PricelineStoleMyMoney.com — a website chronicling the true story of how Priceline stole $1490 from my wife and I. You should check it out, read the timeline in the long … Continue reading →

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Project Status Update

Posted on February 25, 2010 by chris

It’s been almost eight months since we moved to Indianapolis, where I had planned on dedicating more of my time to working on my personal projects. I’m pleased to say that I’ve been largely successful in this! I’ve got a … Continue reading →

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Guitar Wishlist

Posted on February 22, 2010 by chris

I’ve been playing guitar since around 1991, when I was fourteen years old or so. My first guitar was a cheap, generic-brand acoustic (looked a lot like this Yamaha) that cost me $139 bucks because it had some cracks in … Continue reading →

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What Happened to Crispy Gamer?

Posted on February 19, 2010 by chris

Quick note: I am not particularly interested in disparaging or insulting anyone, so don’t expect this to be a gossipy, tell-all kind of post. I just wanted to clear things up in case anyone had any questions as to why … Continue reading →

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