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2012 was a busy running year. Two new PRs. Two new barefoot milestones. Loads of miles. Lots of improvement. And if this trend continues, 2013 will be busier, longer, and faster. So, if you’re sitting at the doctor’s office or on the toil

Returning to BsAs

Published on 2012-12-24 12:10:28

I’ve made the trip to Argentina several times. I’ve made the trip with just my wife, and I’ve made the trip twice with my son; when he was 6 months and again when he was 2. Each trip we show up to the airport three hours early, take

Happy Christmahanakwanzika!

Published on 2012-12-23 07:00:58

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President Obama gives post-Apocalypse Speech

Published on 2012-12-21 08:45:52

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0SqH_PRfGU Let us rebuild! Got thoughts on the apocalypse? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Hostgator is having an End of the World Sale, 50% off

Published on 2012-12-21 01:01:37

I’ve tried other web hosting services like iPage and Hostmonster, but none have been as solid as Hostgator. Which is why I’m promoting their huge End of the World sale. 50% OFF on ALL hosting services (and 75% off for a couple of hours).

NYRR offers 2012 NYC Marathoner three options (that suck)

Published on 2012-12-20 12:00:19

In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the New York Road Runners (NYRR) club canceled the 2012 NYC Marathon. The NYRR spent the past weeks trying to figure out how to respond. Today, the NYRR has decided to make it up to runners by offering three optio

The Essential iPhone Apps of 2012

Published on 2012-12-18 12:00:14

There are a fillion apps for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and iPad mini. So how do you weed through all of them? Well, you can follow the advice of any one of a million posts written by people who half used an app twice, grabbed a few screenshots,

Meeting Maze

Published on 2012-12-16 13:44:21

Just a maze I drew on a folder while bored in a meeting. Free free to download and solve it. Got thoughts? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

I still think The @Oatmeal is funny

Published on 2012-12-12 08:15:18

If you haven’t read The Oatmeal by comic Matthew Inman you are missing out. It’s a rather funny online comic. Seriously, go read some of the more popular ones, then come back…or don’t. I don’t care. Well the other day h

Running a 5K as a barefoot Christmas Tree

Published on 2012-12-08 16:40:35

There aren’t many runs I look forward to more than the Reindeer Romp 5K in Jamestown, NC. Not just because it’s close to home, but because I get to run it in a homemade holiday-themed running costume. The first year I ran as a gift. Last

30 Days of Movember

Published on 2012-11-30 10:30:41

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZTZJ-i8QuY I grew my stache in the name of men’s health, running, and good fun. This is how it turned out. Download the GIF version. And if you’ve got thoughts on my 30 days of Movember, share ‘em bel

Cyber Monday Web Hosting and Domains Super Sale at Hostgator, 50% off

Published on 2012-11-26 01:01:37

I’ve tried other web hosting services like iPage and Hostmonster, but none have been as solid as Hostgator. Which is why I’m promoting their huge Cyber Monday sale. 50% OFF on ALL hosting services. This includes shared hosting, reseller h

Black Friday Web Hosting and Domains Super Sale at Hostgator, 50% off

Published on 2012-11-23 01:01:37

I’ve tried other web hosting services like iPage and Hostmonster, but none have been as solid as Hostgator. Which is why I’m promoting their huge Black Friday sale. 50% OFF on ALL hosting services. This includes shared hosting, reseller h

I ran my first barefoot marathon (as my sister set a marathon PR)

Published on 2012-11-19 11:15:31

If you’re bored with life, if you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things, you don’t have enough goals. – Lou Holtz At the beginning of the year I set a handful of running goals: run a 5K a month; set a

How-To: Set up an NES Emulator on a Mac

Published on 2012-11-14 07:00:29

I love the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System. I love Baseball Stars, Final Fantasy, Tecmo Bowl, and Swords and Serpents. In fact, I play NES games way more than I do games on my Xbox 360. It used to be that you could only emulate the NES on a PC, b

How-To: Disable Jetpack Open Graph

Published on 2012-11-13 11:15:15

Jetpack is a powerful WordPress plugin with a Swiss Army Knife set of features. Its latest release added Publicize which provides a means to connect a WordPress site to popular social networks and automatically share new posts with friends and foll

Every Vote Counts

Published on 2012-11-06 10:30:21

Get out and vote! Got thoughts on the election? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Father and son go missing after search for dinosaurs and spiders

Published on 2012-11-06 07:15:57

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HksB6sBO0Yg If you know the whereabouts of these two people please contact your local authorities or email me at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

ZOMG! My house is haunted 2

Published on 2012-11-05 08:00:39

When I moved into my house many moons ago strange things happened. The TV would come on when I left the room. Lights would go on and off. Things I had left in one place, showed up in another when I returned to retrieve them. You know, the usual stuff

The 2012 NYC Marathon is canceled. Now get back to work.

Published on 2012-11-04 11:50:58

Superstorm Sandy ripped through the East Coast and tore NYC apart on Tuesday. On Wednesday NYRR refused to cancel turning that decision over to Mayor Bloomberg. He, in turn, said the race was on. With a green light, tens of thousands of runners and t

bebeJosito’s Third Halloween

Published on 2012-11-01 07:15:56

For his first Halloween Jose went as Brak. Last year Jose tucked himself into a monkey costume. This year he flip-flopped between wanting to dress up as a dinosaur or an engineer. The latter won out on gameday. After visiting with friends Jose worked

The NYRR should cancel the 2012 NYC Marathon and offer free transfers

Published on 2012-10-31 11:30:01

I’ve been trying to get into the NYC Marathon for 3 years. Since my PR is nowhere near the 2:45 guaranteed entry time, I played the lottery. Each year I lost. Good news for me, if you lose the lottery three years in a row you’re automatic

President Obama encourages us to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy

Published on 2012-10-29 15:15:52

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0SqH_PRfGU Let us rebuild! Got thoughts on Hurricane Sandy? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Army Ten Miler: A barefoot warmup for the NYC Marathon

Published on 2012-10-24 08:00:32

The Army Ten Miler (ATM) is one of my favorite races to run. But don’t take my word for it. Registration for the ATM opened to the public on May 15 at midnight. Within 9 hours all 20,000 spots were filled. Put on by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, the race starts and finishes(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Don’t make senseless small talk

Published on 2012-10-16 08:15:24

The chances are astronomical. Not just of me knowing your Auntie, but of me sitting through the rest of your chat. Seriously, don’t expect me to stick around if you’re going to make senseless small talk. If you have anything to add do so below or send me an e-mail at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

The 2012 Chicago Marathon: Training and Race Report

Published on 2012-10-10 09:40:55

I’ve lived in a handful of places. Not quite as many places as I have been, man, but enough to provide a goal of running a marathon in each location. My first knocked out Kansas City, MO. Second put a check next to High Point, NC. And this past Sunday I drew the line through(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Top 7: Reasons to Vote in the Presidential Election

Published on 2012-10-05 08:00:59

Every four years in November the citizens of the U.S. have to elect one of two candidates as the new or renewed President. This year the elephants nominated Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, and the donkeys stuck with Barack Obama and Joe Biden. I don’t remember being a part of any nomination conversation, but this(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

How to (legally) unlock your iPhone with AT&T

Published on 2012-09-27 07:15:55

If you own an iPhone that is no longer tied to a contract with AT&T, you can legally unlock your device for use on other networks (stateside or internationally) with a little help from AT&T. The process is dead simple. First you’re going to need to make sure you have: An out-of-contract iPhone AT&T login(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Guided Access is the best iOS 6 feature for parents and educators

Published on 2012-09-20 14:10:12

Whether he’s building tracks in Zoo Train, reading his favorite Dr. Seuss book, or watching The Polar Express for the hundredth time my 2-year-old son is all about the iPad. Quite frankly, I’m pumped that he likes it, and even more pumped that he can use it. I don’t mind that he smudges the screen(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Good God the 2012 Blue Ridge Relay is OVER! I mean, AWESOME!

Published on 2012-09-11 09:00:12

Last year I joined Team Lost Soles to run the 2011 Blue Ridge Relay; a 208-mile race that starts in Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia and ends in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. In the course of a year we lost six “soles” from the 2011 team (RIP), but we gained 6 new ones for the 2012 GOFAR(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Unforgettable Moments in 2004 Sports History (that never happened)

Published on 2012-08-24 12:05:52

In 2004, no cyclist won stages 13, 15, 16, 17, or 19 in the Tour De France, OU neither won nor lost the National Championship, and Joe Paterno did not coach the Penn State Nittany Lions to a 4-7 season Got thoughts on unforgettable moments in 2004 sports history? Share ‘em below or send me(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

How-To: Watch the movie “Tree of Life”

Published on 2012-08-20 15:09:50

Tree of Life is an impressionistic story that centers around three boys in 1950s. One of the boys dies in some freak 1964 Korean War accident. I’m totally guessing. There’s a couple other kids, one of whom, Jack, grows up to be Sean Penn. Score! Who doesn’t want to be Sean Penn? OK, probably a(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Running Stinks!

Published on 2012-08-07 07:15:30

When I’m training 40-50 miles a week my body goes into this “everything must go” mode before I head out the door. I wake up, fill the toilet, drink water, hit a double, then another. Drink more water, hit another double, gear up, open the door, turn back and hit another single and a double.(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

NBC, please tune into NASA.tv

Published on 2012-08-06 10:42:24

For a company that specializes in television, you sure do suck at it. Got thoughts on NBC’s coverage of the Olympics? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

When you click LIKE on Facebook you alter reality

Published on 2012-07-28 09:48:07

Seriously, stop posting images that suggest clicking, liking, re-tweeting, upvoting, pinning or sharing them will have an impact on anything in reality. The phone won’t ring, you won’t be visited by a Sherpa, the lottery commission won’t be knocking, and Jesus will not come down to heaven to bless you with his Father’s hand (though(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Spinach Manicotti Recipe

Published on 2012-07-24 08:00:24

I went to a predominantly Italian high school. Well, there were a lot of Italians anyway. Each year we had a huge feast raffle dinner deal where hairy-lipped women from the old country would come to the school to create the best Italian food you could ever eat. When they talked, all I could hear(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

How-To: Make the Perfect Greeting Card

Published on 2012-07-20 11:37:34

Trying to find the perfect greeting card is a pain in the hemorrhoidal area of your ace. You’ve got to stand in the greeting card aisle looking at card after card with all the other losers trying to get your names in the relationship history books. Look moron. It ain’t gonna happen. Not that way. If(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

I ran circles around the Troop Tribute #Anywhere5K

Published on 2012-07-19 08:00:30

My friends and family have served and are serving in the military. This past weekend I ran the Troop Tribute #Anywhere5K in honor of them, and in honor of all who serve in their nation’s military. Not because of what they do in battle, but for how they serve in peacetime. I wasn’t the only(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Happy Friday the 13th

Published on 2012-07-13 15:38:35

Hope you can run faster than Jason can walk. Got thoughts on Friday the 13th? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Happy Birthday Dos bebeJosito!

Published on 2012-07-11 07:00:43

My son is two-years in the making. In that time he’s gone from adoring Yo Gabba Gabba! to exploring with Dora, Diego, and that thieving fox, Swiper. And in the past six months bebeJosito has gone nuts over trains and dinosaurs. First it was all about regular old toot tootin’ trains. Then it was all about(More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Backpacking Fontana Lake

Published on 2012-07-06 13:30:58

I love a good hike. I love the peacefulness it brings. The comradarie it provides when traveling with friends. And I enjoy a good challenge. This past weekend I got my wish. Three buddies and I hiked the Great Smoky Mountains via Fontana Dam. As an added bonus the lot of us hit up Tsali (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Lionel 1666e locomotive and tender resurrected after 20 years

Published on 2012-06-26 08:00:14

My dad had two Lionel trains: a 1666e and 1666. On a recent trip home I packed up the 1666e, brought it back home with me, and eventually took it to a local train shop to get restored. For a few Hamiltons I got the locomotive, tender, and transformer up and running. For another $20 (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Who wants s’mores?

Published on 2012-06-24 17:05:43

So I went camping with my sister and family over the weekend. As usual, we gobbled up the s’mores by the campfire prior to winding down. In the morning, as my brother-in-law prepared breakfast, he removed the box of graham crackers from the food bag. When he did he found a little ole spider hanging (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Ice Age Advice

Published on 2012-06-20 10:46:25

Got thoughts on the squirrel’s ice age advice? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Happy Father’s Day

Published on 2012-06-17 05:00:36

If you’re a dude with a kid, and you take care of that kid, Happy Father’s Day. If not, man up and be a dad. Happy Father’s Day! Got thoughts? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at me@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

How-To: Install iOS 6 Beta

Published on 2012-06-13 08:00:58

So you watched the WWDC keynote and you just can’t wait for fall to start using iOS 6. Well, if you’re new to iOS development and need to install iOS 6 beta on your compatible iOS device to test your apps, then you should know what you’re doing because you have access to the iOS Dev (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

I ran an #Anywhere5K and kicked cancer in the face

Published on 2012-06-11 10:30:08

Having lost friends and family to cancer it is safe to assume that I am not a fan of cancer. When the #Anywhere5K team decided to honor Sarah Garcia’s battle against the disease I lept at the opportunity to go all Chuck Norris on cancer’s face. I wasn’t the only one. The free event spanned (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Bluegrass Camping at Hagan Stone Park

Published on 2012-06-06 08:15:04

I enjoy camping in “the nature.” Pitch a tent, start a fire, and wait for darkness (and s’mores). On a recent trip to Hagan Stone Park in Pleasant Garden, NC something interesting accompanied the sound of owls hooting and crackling wood—music. Off in the distance we could hear the makings of a bluegrass band: a (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Gravity Forms Plugin for WordPress

Published on 2012-06-01 08:30:20

I have been fumbling through contact form plugins for a few years. I tried Contact Form 7 and Fast Secure Contact Form. Both were nice, but seemed to be lacking something. That’s when my search continued and I came across Gravity Forms. Hands down this is the best form plugin for WordPress. Sweet holy rollers, forget the freebies. Forget (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

FTLOG! Slow your voicemails down!

Published on 2012-05-24 09:30:35

On occasion, I get a phone call. Not on Skype or FaceTime, an actual can-to-can phone call. Of course, I rarely answer my phone since 97% of the time I don’t recognize the number and would rather answer the door to a guy yielding an axe than answer a call from Señor Anonymous. Instead, the majority (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

The new iPhone revealed

Published on 2012-05-16 08:15:24

Coming in October 2012 Got thoughts on the new iPhone? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

The r/running #Anywhere5K was great!

Published on 2012-05-14 08:00:58

So what is an #Anywhere5K? It’s simple really. Instead of registering for a scheduled race at a predetermined location, #Anywhere5K says, “Don’t bother. Go run your own race.” No waiting for Saturday or Sunday or whenever. No more registration fees or stale bagels or long bathroom lines. Just roll out of bed and go. On (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

My first barefoot half marathon

Published on 2012-05-09 08:35:01

Earlier this year I set out to accomplish two running goals: a barefoot half marathon and a barefoot full marathon. I started training on 2/13 with a target of 212.5 miles. 12 weeks later I logged 260 miles (104 barefoot). Here’s how the Indy Mini-Marathon went… I got to Indy, grabbed my packet, shook hands (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

The Deuce Dodger

Published on 2012-05-04 07:15:54

I hate when someone drops a deuce and leaves me to take the fall. Got thoughts on the deuce dodger? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Happy anni to my smoking hot wife!

Published on 2012-05-03 07:15:01

Today, my smoking hot wife and I celebrate six years. To the love of my life and the mother of my son, feliz anniversario! Wish my wife a happy anni. Oh, come to think of it, today is also my mom’s 69th birthday, so you should probably say something to her as well. Leave your (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

@bebeJosito’s first big boo-boo

Published on 2012-05-01 10:15:17

My 22-month-old son has been sick more times than I can remember. From ear infections to colds to his most recent bout with chicken pox. As if that weren’t enough the other day he up and cut his hand at daycare requiring a trip to the ER. The story goes like this. I roll up (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

The dudes behind AC/DC

Published on 2012-04-29 13:56:51

The true kings of rock, Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Got thoughts on AC/DC? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

I already know how to run slow

Published on 2012-04-27 08:00:39

I’m with Emil on this one. Go thoughts on Emil Zapotec? Share ‘embelow or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

The groovingest baby around

Published on 2012-04-24 07:15:30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPAIrUo4Sao He is the most interesting baby in the world (y es latino tambien!) Got thoughts on the groovingest baby around? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Humans you’re doin’ it wrong

Published on 2012-04-23 08:20:16

Dinosaurs obviously knew something we don’t. Got thoughts on how humans are doin’ it wrong? Leave ‘em below or in an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

NC Zoo Dinosaurs Exhibit

Published on 2012-04-20 07:45:23

My 22-month-old son loves dinosaurs. LOVES them. Lucky for him, a colony of dinosaurs recently moved into the Forest Aviary in the Africa Region of the North Carolina Zoo. After an hour-long wait, my sister and her family, along with my son and I, made our way passed the lions, meerkats, and chimpanzees before finally, (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide by Year

Published on 2012-04-18 08:15:36

Each year for the past six years I’ve been Googling “wedding anniversary gift guide by year” and each year I have to wade through a fillion websites to find the list. Not any more. I culled the Internet and created this post as a reference. More for me than for you, but you’re welcome to (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

My April Showers #Anywhere5K Finish

Published on 2012-04-16 07:45:24

Friday the 13th

Published on 2012-04-13 10:10:17

Because it’s the 13th of Friday. Got thoughts on Friday the 13th? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Best Ab Workout: Planking

Published on 2012-04-12 07:40:08

The plank exercise is a great way to build endurance in your core: abs, hips, and back. The better your core the better your running form. And if you’re doing the 100Pushups program then planking will come in handy as it is also great for building strength for pushups. How to: Lie face down on the floor resting on (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Best Ab Workout: Planking

Published on 2012-04-12 07:40:08

Infolinks is Mad for Mad Men (and Women)

Published on 2012-04-10 08:51:33

The folks over at Infolinks are crazy about AMC’s retro series Mad Men, which chronicles the lives of advertising men in New York during the 1960s. In homage to Mad Me Infolinks artists created an Infographic featuring Mad Men characters and their interpretation of how the Mad Men (and women) would interact with the Modern (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Infolinks is Mad for Mad Men (and Women)

Published on 2012-04-10 08:51:33

BREAKING: Facebook Buys Instagram For $1 billion

Published on 2012-04-09 12:37:31

According to Business Insider, Facebook just bought Instagram for $1 Billion. In other news, the value of art worldwide has collectively and suddenly plummeted. Got thoughts on Facebook buys Instagram? Leave ‘em below or in an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

BREAKING: Facebook Buys Instagram For $1 billion

Published on 2012-04-09 12:37:31

Easter Camping

Published on 2012-04-09 08:05:29

Easter is a great time of year. Sure, there’s Jesus, but there’s also the Easter bunny. That furry little critter who travels the world leaving eggs in random places for die hard and fair weather Christians to find. Instead of putting my toddler son through the insanity of a public Easter egg hunt, my wife (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Easter Camping

Published on 2012-04-09 08:05:29

Gmail SMS Chat Limits

Published on 2012-04-05 07:45:05

I love making phone calls and sending text messages from Gmail. Very convenient and F-R-E-E. Well, I went to send a Gmail SMS the other day and noticed something new: SMS credit: 50 Wait, what? Credits? Curious, I clicked the link and this is Google’s explanation: SMS credit in Chat SMS credit is an allocation (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Gmail SMS Chat Limits

Published on 2012-04-05 07:45:05

Tug-O-War: Baby v. Akita

Published on 2012-04-04 08:25:58

@bebeJosito v. Bella Got thoughts on Tug-O-War? Leave ‘em below or in an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Tug-O-War: Baby v. Akita

Published on 2012-04-04 08:25:58

@bebeJosito v. Bella Got thoughts on Tug-O-War? Leave ‘em below or in an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

The last readable line of an eye exam chart

Published on 2012-04-03 12:18:58

Every eye exam is the same thing. I really think the eye doctor is just messing with me by the end. Got thoughts on the last readable line of an eye exam chart? Leave ‘em below or in an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

The last readable line of an eye exam chart

Published on 2012-04-03 12:18:58

Draw Something ✎…

Published on 2012-04-03 07:45:41

Draw Something is a mobile version of Pictionary, and follows a gameplay format to Chess with Friends and Words With Friends. While it’s only been around for 2 months it is a huge friggin’ hit with over 15 million users. But why? For two reasons really: 1) Draw Something is dead simple to play, and 2) (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Draw Something ✎…

Published on 2012-04-03 07:45:41

Chickenpox Sucks!

Published on 2012-03-29 08:15:01

The other day bebeJosito developed a rash across his back from one shoulder to the other. My wife and I chalked it up as a heat rash. Three days later, in the middle of a beautiful Saturday afternoon, the little guy broke out with a fever. A little bit of Tylenol and the fever subsided. (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Chickenpox Sucks!

Published on 2012-03-29 08:15:01

Pinterest Updates their Terms of Service

Published on 2012-03-26 09:00:50

Pinterest is a pinboard-styled social photo sharing/bookmarking website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections. It’s basically bookmarking, but with pictures. And because pictures are used there is an added complication for Pinterest, copyright. Well, the company attempted to solve this issue by requiring you, its users, to accept their Terms of Service (TOS) and (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Pinterest Updates their Terms of Service

Published on 2012-03-26 09:00:50

My Name in Dr. Seuss Letters

Published on 2012-03-22 12:38:55

I made my name using Mike Boon’s Dr. Seuss Alphabet. If you’re interested in seeing how he made his alphabet check out Mike’s blog, or follow him on Twitter @mikebaboon. Heck, what do I care, go buy a print from him. Very cool! Got thoughts on Mike Boon’s Dr. Seuss alphabet? Share ‘em below or (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

My Name in Dr. Seuss Letters

Published on 2012-03-22 12:38:55

Peyton in. Payton out.

Published on 2012-03-21 13:15:06

Peyton Manning (above) is in as quarterback of the Denver Broncos after sitting out the 2011 season with a neck injury. Sean Payton (below) is out as head coach of the New Orleans Saints having been suspended for the 2012 season as a result of the NFL’s bounty investigation. Got thoughts on Peyton in, Payton (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Peyton in. Payton out.

Published on 2012-03-21 13:15:06

TWC TV app FTW!

Published on 2012-03-21 08:15:23

Every night I put my son to bed around the same time. Unfortunately, that time will often bump up against The Walking Dead’s 9PM time slot. Thankfully, I overpay for cable via Time Warner which gives me access to the TWC TV iPhone app. The app lets me watch live TV from my iPhone or (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

TWC TV app FTW!

Published on 2012-03-21 08:15:23

EXPLAINED: Tebowing pays off for Manning

Published on 2012-03-20 13:00:13

So I created the above image and posted it to imgur. Some simply didn’t get it. If you find yourself in a delayed state of laughter as well, let me explain my little joke. Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning are quarterbacks in the National Football League. Tebow plays for the Denver Broncos and Manning plays (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

EXPLAINED: Tebowing pays off for Manning

Published on 2012-03-20 13:00:13

iTunes Match Playlists Not Syncing in iOS 5.1

Published on 2012-03-19 09:10:14

So I upgraded to iOS 5.1 and iTunes 10.6 the other day, created a list of Irish music, and headed out the door with my son to go for a St. Patty’s Day run. When I fired up the music app the playlist wasn’t there. I chalked the issue up as an AT&T problem and (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

iTunes Match Playlists Not Syncing in iOS 5.1

Published on 2012-03-19 09:10:14

How-To: Fix Flash plug-in for Google Chrome

Published on 2012-03-16 08:05:58

The other day I was Googling along when out of nowhere all Flash-enabled sites stopped working. No Mini Putt. No Fly the Copter. No YouTube. W-T-F? I searched the forums and came up empty, but then I remembered that Chrome integrates Flash as a plug-in within the browser. So, I figured, all I needed to (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

How-To: Fix Flash plug-in for Google Chrome

Published on 2012-03-16 08:05:58

I’d love to send your fax

Published on 2012-03-15 07:15:29

Fire up the flux capacitor! Got thoughts on how much you love to send a fax? Leave your comments below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

I’d love to send your fax

Published on 2012-03-15 07:15:29

Fire up the flux capacitor! Got thoughts on how much you love to send a fax? Leave your comments below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Pinterest wants to Pin the blame on you

Published on 2012-03-13 12:00:07

Pinterest is a pinboard-styled social photo sharing/bookmarking website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections. Launched in 2008 by Cold Brew Labs , the site has grown to over 10.4 million registered users. While this factoid is insane, it isn’t as insane as Pinterest’s Terms of Service (TOS) which are loaded with language that pins (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Pinterest wants to Pin the blame on you

Published on 2012-03-13 12:00:07

Wherefore art thou Olive Garden?

Published on 2012-03-12 07:55:31

Having been stricken with the flu for two days and a night, my hunger grew ravenous. My body had lost six pounds, and I needed sustenance to replace the loss. With my head bowed in the tebow position, I pondered. Then, as if touched by the gods, I recalled a most wondrous review of an (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Not Ms. Hagerty’s Olive Garden

Published on 2012-03-12 07:55:31

Top 7: Reasons I hate Daylight Saving Time

Published on 2012-03-09 07:00:35

Every March, Americans spring their clocks forward one hour, marking the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST). This year it begins on March 11 at 2 AM. A day I was hoping to stay out late and party to celebrate my birthday, but because I lose an hour I don’t see the point. Anyway, DST (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Top 7: Reasons I hate Daylight Saving Time

Published on 2012-03-09 07:00:35

International Women’s Day

Published on 2012-03-08 07:30:59

Who inspires you? Got thoughts on International Women’s Day? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

International Women’s Day

Published on 2012-03-08 07:30:59

Who inspires you? Got thoughts on International Women’s Day? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Rule your inbox with Attachments.me

Published on 2012-03-06 07:45:16

Dropbox and Box have loads of tips, tricks, and third-party apps that will let you milk these cloud storage services for all they’re worth. One such app is attachments.me, a free service that helps you save time when managing your Gmail attachments. From searching your attachments by the text in the email or the text in the files to (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Rule your inbox with Attachments.me

Published on 2012-03-06 07:45:16

Running an #Anywhere5K is a blast!

Published on 2012-03-04 07:15:47

In the 20+ years I’ve been running today marked the third time I’ve run a race without being anywhere near my fellow runners. The concept is called virtual running. The race I ran is called an #Anywhere5K. What makes this particular race special is that together with a few friends we organized, promoted, and hosted (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Running an #Anywhere5K is a blast!

Published on 2012-03-04 07:15:47

How-To: Make a trekking pole from a branch

Published on 2012-03-02 08:15:15

On my last backpacking trip, as I made my way to Cold Mountain one of my aluminum Black Diamond trekking poles snapped. The cause baffled me. I planted the pole in the mud, leaned forward, and as I did the pole just went. With over a day and half of hiking to go, I stopped and made a (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

How-To: Make a trekking pole from a branch

Published on 2012-03-02 08:15:15

You’re a scope creep

Published on 2012-02-29 08:15:58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iziP3Lnq0lw If you’re a scope creep, I hate you. � Got thoughts on scope creep? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

You’re a scope creep

Published on 2012-02-29 08:15:58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iziP3Lnq0lw If you’re a scope creep, I hate you. � Got thoughts on scope creep? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

bebeJosito goes Linsane at the 2012 NBA slam dunk contest

Published on 2012-02-26 18:21:58

Last year, Blake Griffin dunked over a car, Ibaka dunked from the free throw line and JaVale McGee dunked in two different hoops. This year, Jeremy Evans did his best to top these performances in the 2012 NBA dunk contest. Unfortunately for him, and for the other competitors, a virtual unknown took center stage. bebeJosito, (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Linsanity at the 2012 NBA slam dunk contest

Published on 2012-02-26 18:21:58

Linsanity at the 2012 NBA slam dunk contest

Published on 2012-02-26 18:21:58

Backpacking in NC: Flat Laurel Creek to Cold Mountain

Published on 2012-02-22 08:15:56

Two years ago my buddy, Coop, and I met a backpacker named Chris at the base of Shining Rock while backpacking in NC. Chris had just turned back due to extreme conditions, and we were looking for a place to camp before the sun went down. Before parting ways, the three of us exchanged contact (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Backpacking in NC: Flat Laurel Creek to Cold Mountain

Published on 2012-02-22 08:15:56

Midnight Madness

Published on 2012-02-20 08:15:37

Midnight Madness

Published on 2012-02-20 08:15:37

If you don’t hear from me, head to the Pisgah National Forest

Published on 2012-02-17 07:25:29

Given my track record for backpacking and camping I thought I’d leave you all a map of Pisgah National Forest in case you don’t hear from me. And if you’d like to join us for an #anywhere5k come find us on the trails! � If you’re headed to Pisgah National Forest this weekend feel free to (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

If you don’t hear from me, head to the Pisgah National Forest

Published on 2012-02-17 07:25:29

How-To: Make homemade butt paste

Published on 2012-02-15 08:15:09

As if babies don’t scream and cry enough, wait until your kid gets a bad case of diaper rash. Common among babies between 4 and 15 months, diaper rash is caused by infection with a yeast or fungus called Candida. And where does candida thrive? Where it’s warm and moist—like your baby’s diaper. To treat (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

How-To: Make homemade butt paste

Published on 2012-02-15 08:15:09

Happy Valentine’s Day

Published on 2012-02-14 08:43:59

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0WlPEF43nw Happy Valentine’s Day!This is a post from y2kemo

Happy Valentine’s Day

Published on 2012-02-14 08:43:59

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0WlPEF43nw Happy Valentine’s Day!This is a post from y2kemo

Top 7: Things New Parents Need

Published on 2012-02-13 08:15:16

When my wife and I found out she was pregnant with our son she immediately started making a list of things that we needed to buy (as in on the way home from el médico). When it came time to register at Babies ‘R Us that list came in handy (understatement). And when we had (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Top 7: Things New Parents Need

Published on 2012-02-13 08:15:16

The Relay. When running is a team sport

Published on 2012-02-13 07:45:08

A few weeks ago a friend posted a link to a marathon relay at a local park. It was to be a marathon like no other. The first lap is 2.2 miles then 15 laps of 1.6 miles. For those willing to go it alone the race is a Boston Qualifier, but the majority of (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

The Relay. When running is a team sport

Published on 2012-02-13 07:45:08

The heartiest, meatiest, most amazing chili recipe

Published on 2012-02-10 08:15:24

The Super Bowl is usually synonymous with pizza and chicken wings. Since I didn’t want either I deferred to my guests and my wife for main course suggestions. My sister, a vegetarian, wanted chili. My wife, a carnivore, also wanted chili. I decided to make both. The night prior I made a rockin’ vegetarian chili (which I will (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

The heartiest, meatiest, most amazing chili recipe

Published on 2012-02-10 08:15:24

Missing the point

Published on 2012-02-08 08:15:01

The other day while I was running I noticed two overweight kids at the top of the hill riding electric scooters. I imagined a parent telling their kids to get off the couch and go outside to get some exercise on their electric scooters. I really hope this wasn’t the case. Are you missing the (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

Missing the point

Published on 2012-02-08 08:15:01

Sh!t Cats Say

Published on 2012-02-06 12:00:25

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52ctoB3Uxt0 One can only hope these cats jumped over the shark high enough to kill off the meme. Got thoughts on sh!t cats say? Share ‘em below or send me an e-mail at TiTy@y2kemo.com.This is a post from y2kemo

Sh!t Cats Say

Published on 2012-02-06 12:00:25

Skydiving is pretty darn awesome

Published on 2012-02-06 08:15:35

So a few years back my buddy was fixing to celebrate his birthday and decided to get a group together to go skydiving. He called up Carolina Skydiving, shot out an email with the details to a few friends, and the four of us began counting down the days. I’ve flown airplanes before. That, in (More)…This is a post from y2kemo

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