Ear Plugs

I would leave this post as is, but I know some people will take it the wrong way. The sound doesn’t disappear, it just goes from AC/DC to Mozart. Here’s two examples: at night when they’re sick, and when you’re driving. I recommend keeping a stash of earplugs in your nightstand and both your cars.

I really do feel bad for Duracel and Energizer; I’ll never go back to disposable batteries. Everything is rechargeable now. The problem with all these rechargable techno gadgets is the CHORDS!

I asked my sister-in-law Emily (sophomore in high school) if it’s normal that kids have cellphones. She made a face and said, “It’s weird not to have one.”

That pretty much means everyone has at least a cellphone cord. Most probably have an mp3 player or digital camera (OR BOTH) too.

I’d bet there’s a plug somewhere in your room, or on your kitchen counter, where there’s a rat’s nest of tangled chords. When my wife and I bought mp3 players, the collective jumble of cords was so hideous and confusing that it led to the brilliant (and easy) modernization of our dresser:

1) Select any dresser or night stand, preferably made of wood.

2) Remove a drawer. Drill, carve, or punch a hole in the back of the dresser.

3) Insert an extension cord through the hole. Reinsert the drawer.

1) Use the extension cord to plug in the various rechargers so you can juice up your electronic accesories conveniently in your dresser!

2) With the Drawer of Technology, you’ve eliminated the need for cord length. Use twisty ties to minimize excess cord.

3) Include a medium sized container to store all rechargeable components.

4) Here’s a perfect place to manage your credit cards, keys, and cash. This way, when you’re running out the door, everything you need to put in your pockets is in one place (and your phone is fully charged!)

5) Besides cords, there are other essential paraphernalia to rechargeable technologies, which are easily misplaced. Include a small container to store SD cards, memory sticks, and converters.

Modernize your dresser with a Drawer of Technology. You’ll feel noble for helping fight the growing problem of pollution: rechargeable cord pollution.

As we sat in the hottub of our Cabo San Lucas hotel, my wife and I heard a rumor of a beautiful waterfall (cascada) where you could cliff-jump and swim. I asked some locals how to find it. Many had never even heard of it, and the few details I obtained of the fabled Cabo Waterfall were vague. I was even more frustrated when google.com showed beautiful pictures and videos of the waterfall, but no instructions on how to get there.  So for anyone in Cabo trying to find this place, this post is for you.

Instructions and Maps for Finding the Cabo Waterfall

It’s called Cascada Sol del Mayo (Sun of May Waterfall). It’s about 1hr 15 min north of Cabo and resides just west of the small Oasis/City of Santiago in the “Cañon de la Zorra”. If you’ve already seen Lover’s Beach in a glass bottom boat, and you’re looking for some adventure, this desert paradise is worth the trip.

1) Everyone in Cabo should know how to find the airport (unless you’re crazy and drove from the US)

a. Head east along the coast toward SanJose del Cabo

b. I would recommend taking the toll road North to the airport.

2) Once at the Airport, continue heading north on Highway 1 for about 45-60 minutes to Santiago

3) Take the Santiago exit and head west toward Santiago

4) Take a right on the road just before the town square

5) At the end of that road, it turns to dirt, and there will be signs that direct you all the way to Cascada Sol del Mayo

6) You know you’ve arrived when there is a ghetto toll booth where a kid who can’t speak English asks for 60 pesos ($6).

7) Continue until the parking lot, and try to park in some shade.

Follow trail for about 20 minutes, and descend toward waterfall using provided ropes.

Here Are Some Pics:

Our “vintage” 1949 house has many interesting rooms. Maybe the coolest is the wood-paneled room above the garage. It’s entirely disconnected from the rest of the house–it has it’s own wall mounted gas heater.

Working from home can be painful because of all the interruption. But this secret room isn’t even connected to my house. It’s not a “home” office, it’s a real office. Further, IT’S THE SWEETEST OFFICE ON EARTH. It’s my Command Center (Jesse gets credit for coming up with that–but I think he was making fun of me).

Check it Out:

Laugh all you want Jesse, but this is the future. I’ve been telling everyone that people will eventually connect their internet/computer straight to their TV. Why have two expensive pieces of hardware (Television and Computer), and two expensive subscriptions (Cable and Internet)??? Computers come with Televisions (i.e. the monitor), so now all you need is an internet connection.

* Clearplay (shown above) is awesome. You can rent a rated R movie from Redbox or Netflix and it will totally skip anything you find offensive (sex, profanity, violence). And lot’s of awesome Rated R movies are at Redbox.com right now: American Gangster, Michael Clayton, Gone Baby Gone.

I got into a vicious potato peeling contest with my brother-in-law. After loosing many battles, I observed that my biggest drag was how I held the potato; it kept slipping out of my hand. Furthermore, the caution necessary to not slice into your finger hinders your potato peeling potential.

If your life depends on you winning a potato peeling contest, or you just hate when the above happens, read on.

Protein Shake Amateur Style:

Better Than Milk Shake Shake: