Zytkiewicz's Profile

Get a Google Voice number. Have all of your voicemails automatically converted to text. Best of both worlds.

Another advantage of a NAS is that it will usually use less electricity than PC data server.

I think for most states this is great, but did you see Maryland? Yeah, useless.

I think I do a pretty good job with my current programmable thermostat.

But when this is available I'm probably going to get one because of all the sensors it has. Not just indoor temperature, but humidity and the ability to adjust itself based on outdoor weather.

I'll buy LEDs, but I don't see it happening anytime soon. The CFLs I currently have last for years. In 2007 I put CFLs in all my lights, and it was only last month that I had to replace the one I use most often.

I have a programmable thermostat so I might turn it on when the high temps starts to get into the 40's outside, but it doesn't necessarily start heating until the inside temperature drops below my settings. I have big windows so if it's sunny it regularly gets above 70F even if it's below freezing outside.

I set it pretty cold 68F when I'm there, 60F when I'm not and overnight.

I locked myself out a few months ago. I ended up borrowing a ladder from the store at the end of the block and climbing in through my 2nd floor balcony.

Now I keep a house key in one of my vehicles, inside a compartment that can be secretly opened without a key.

In situations like this I always remember something Harvey Milk said:

(paraphrasing) We have to let them know that they know one of us.

Society will not change it's attitude on nudity if the only time they see it is in Playboy and Penthouse. Society will not change it's attitude if the only people they can think of with nudity in their home are porn stars and perverts. Yes, it can be frightening. Yes, certain people will judge you for it. But who's going to make the change if it's not you?

So find your line, what you're comfortable with, and stick to it. Don't apologize for it, don't hide it, don't let someone else control what you do just because their voice is louder.

Why put everything so close together, especially on that what looks to be large wall?

My eye bounces all over the place and I can't appreciate any particular image.

Currently $737 a month (mortgage and condo fee) for a 560 sf condo in Madison, WI. Seems a lot bigger though with my 20 foot ceilings and lofted sleeping area.

Previously $600 a month for a 450 sf studio apartment.