The ongoing blog of the Tomchak family, in Wheaton IL USA

Just what I need!

Just what I need!

By on September 28, 2010 in Photo Post with 0 Comments

I think I would probably get 4 of them, one for each appendage. Then I could REALLY get things done and look stylish at the same time.

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Saturday… In the Park… I think it was the 4th of July…

By on September 28, 2010 in iPhone, Video Post with 1 Comment

Actually it was Sunday, and it was the 26th of September, but there are no good songs with those lyrics. Sunday was a great day to play outside with the kids. Having the “Tomchak Park” is turning out to be a great use of our long neglected yard. [qt:/blog/video/2010-0926_TomchakPark_v1-Blog.mov /blog/video/2010-0926_TomchakPark_v1_poster.jpg /blog/video/2010-0926_TomchakPark_v1-AppleTV.m4v 600 337]

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One-On-One With Andrew

One-On-One With Andrew

By on September 22, 2010 in Text Post with 0 Comments

On Friday I decided to take Andrew with me to run some errands and to get a haircut with me. The haircut didn’t work out so much (he started throwing a fit) but the rest of the day was great. We walked around downtown for a bit, sat outside and had a snack together, went […]

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New Book: Delivering Happiness

New Book: Delivering Happiness

By on September 22, 2010 in Book with 0 Comments

The visionary CEO of Zappos explains how an emphasis on corporate culture can lead to unprecedented success. Pay new employees $2000 to quit. Make customer service the entire company, not just a department. Focus on company culture as the #1 priority. Apply research from the science of happiness to running a business. Help employees grow […]

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New Book: REWORK

New Book: REWORK

By on September 19, 2010 in Book with 0 Comments

From the founders of the trailblazing software company 37signals, here is a different kind of business book one that explores a new reality. Today, anyone can be in business. Tools that used to be out of reach are now easily accessible. Technology that cost thousands is now just a few bucks or even free. Stuff […]

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Done At Last!

Done At Last!

By on September 18, 2010 in HDR, iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

To say a weight is lifted off my shoulder having finally finished this would be an understatement. It took around 15 hours over 3 weeks (whenever I could get out there even for just an hour). Thank you Brenda for letting me finish it yesterday while you battled the twins alone!

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Sydney 9 Month Checkup

Sydney 9 Month Checkup

By on September 16, 2010 in iPhone, Photo Post with 0 Comments

It’s going to be a year before we know it!

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A Typcial Sunday

By on September 14, 2010 in iPhone, Video Post with 0 Comments

Here is a movie I shot and edited on my phone a few weeks ago when I was taking care of the kids. It’s longer than most, but entertaining. [qt:/blog/video/TypicalSunday_BLOG.mov /blog/video/TypicalSunday_poster.jpg /blog/video/TypicalSunday_HD.MOV 600 337]

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Just maybe I WILL get it done this year!

Just maybe I WILL get it done this year!

By on September 12, 2010 in HDR, iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

It’s been about 10 hours over 3 weeks, but it’s finally starting to look like something. I think a couple more hours and I’ll be done. I’m almost out of parts! So much for the estimated 6 hours for assembly.

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Once Was Enough!

Once Was Enough!

By on September 10, 2010 in Photo Post, Text Post with 1 Comment

I’m not sorry I did it, and maybe at some date down the road I’ll try it again, but I feel no hurry to repeat my skydiving experience. From the point of view of just knowing that you can do it, it was a very powerful thing to do. It was not all that long […]

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