tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71081132011-08-25T08:04:46.635-06:00a bit of random by terry tollesonterrynoreply@blogger.comBlogger1701100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-71905251194243651762007-10-02T10:08:00.000-06:002007-10-02T10:32:12.443-06:00

it has been a long time since i have made a post here on this blog. unfortunately, the frequency at which posts occur will not increase here. mostly because this blogging thing has become a bit of a “meh” thing for me. well, i’m lying… but not really… you see, that whole “i am jealous” thing has my blogging focus by the short hairs and doesn’t look like it will let up anytime soon. speaking of…

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-72829748906398994012007-08-18T18:15:00.000-06:002007-08-18T18:20:57.600-06:00

i got a button maker for my birthday. finished the first go of it last night. i have plans for these little guys. more on that later.

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-22925823617699117932007-07-18T22:51:00.000-06:002007-07-18T23:06:28.177-06:00

my 10 year old kitty, the sister of allie, a forever kitten, passed away today. the mouse entered the bedroom earlier this evening to find her at the foot of the bed.she never grew up. she played like a kitten every day. she made you smile the instant she walked into a room. she had the most beautiful purr. she was incredibly soft. she was my baby kitten and she kept her promise to always be a

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-12842679728618357852007-07-06T15:19:00.000-06:002007-07-06T15:23:32.389-06:00

trying a new thing i began last friday. it started out as a joke/compliment to a thread made in a forum i frequent quite a lot. specifically to an announcement by daniel davis that he had released his new book, klawberry. he’s a talented fellow and self publishes his work. i do wish i had the patience and talent to pull such a thing off, but i simply don’t right now. so as a way to say “congrats!

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-62103986621919009942007-06-13T10:21:00.000-06:002007-06-13T10:36:21.270-06:00

so mr. kersey is making another go of his online project: scoab. in so doing, he’s asked me to also get specks back up and running. admittedly, i have been sorely lacking on the motivation needed to do any side projects; specks included. but this is my year of design (or so i’ve tried to tell myself). i am doing more things design related outside of work and specks should actually be on the top

terrynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-20618769232983583472007-05-16T22:04:00.000-06:002007-05-16T22:17:35.682-06:00

so… the last time i posted, i hadn’t run 3.1 miles for elvis loving taco eaters. since then, i participated in an annual 5k race put on by elvis loving taco eaters. it was my first “organized” run that i’ve ever done (outside of middle school) and it was actually rather fun. hey… fancy that. guess that’s why they called it a “fun run.” anywho, i ran it in 29'33". i wasn’t doing the timed race and

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-82967517014161034342007-05-10T15:53:00.000-06:002007-05-11T13:35:35.743-06:00

iconbuffet is really kicking it up a notch with their new ibid feature. this little gem allows a member to display a good assortment of badges on their website/blog to advertise sets, profiles and even grab referrals. as you will notice, i have already included two versions of the available badges on this blog. the first is my profile at a glance (vip status, number of points, avatar) and will

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-59076178371649162752007-05-01T14:52:00.000-06:002007-05-01T14:55:11.392-06:00

make me an iconbuffet god!sign-up now!

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-64304072940451981082007-04-30T07:57:00.000-06:002007-04-30T07:59:29.956-06:00

terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-59411324425041420982007-04-26T14:25:00.000-06:002007-04-26T15:00:37.966-06:00

this past weekend, i attended the design ranch. i truly regret not going to any of the previous 6. a complete retreat/camp for designers; totally worth every penny (and a pretty one at that – for me). this year is my year of finally getting off my ass and being a designer and not just playing one on tv. so far, i think i am doing pretty well at meeting that goal.i had been interested in the

terrynoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-67848194787220329452007-03-29T21:27:00.000-06:002007-03-29T21:40:25.977-06:00

wikipedia’s daily featured article really sucks today. but that’s my plan for these haikus, so… here goes.one diva’s powerwould wipe alexander’s ruleottoman too slow---post title“smile” lily allen (smile)“athena” dj tiesto (parade of athletes)

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-42328922615745124232007-03-28T15:32:00.000-06:002007-03-28T15:39:19.956-06:00

while not officially a part of the motodiva birthday haiku challenge, i thought i’d slap some words together. using the subject of wikipedia’s daily featured article:with pashtun prowessshe attacks another yearnot a scratch on her---post title:“young lust” – pink floyd (the wall)“velveteen” – yoko kanno (ghost in the shell - stand alone complex o.s.)

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-84535973454671157182007-03-21T16:45:00.000-06:002007-03-28T15:40:55.529-06:00

a quick post to talk about the new link in the sidebar over there. the one for iconbuffet.i have been a member of the free delivery service for as long as i can remember the “service” being put into action. the fine chefs over at ib have since come up with a new system and site to accompany. it looks really great. works cleaner. uses ajax. seems more community-centered. free delivery is a fun

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-26335477955007094052007-03-12T22:42:00.000-06:002007-03-12T23:11:17.346-06:00

some kick-assery panels today. i can tell, however, that the conference is winding down. they’re starting to lose their luster.i did end the day with likely one of the best experiences from the event: getting strangled by douglas sarine. that’s right. a ninja. but not just any ninja. the ninja. he so looks forward to killing all of us soon, i had no choice but to oblige. who knows how many

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-52503940356769497662007-03-11T23:11:00.000-06:002007-03-11T23:32:33.287-06:00

just a real quick post for now. gave out a good collection of buttons today (in no particular order):jay west (was actually last night while in line – staff photographer for sxsw)dave amosmaximo stephaniemily peppermandan cederholmjohn marstallbrian brashercameron adamspaul mckeystuart constantinebrian fitzgeraldian lloydpatrick laukeon a side note, i had a really great talk with brian and john

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-66591039239803395232007-03-11T03:03:00.000-06:002007-03-11T03:28:39.896-06:00

none of these pictures are posting worth a damn. at all. so... uhm... just imagine the pictures with my ever so helpful descriptions of them.me. zeldman. motorola startac.the masterful, kevin cornell.flat hicks. i forget why he couldn’t show, but damn if this wasn’t the funniest thing to see on stage during a panel (which was jason santa maria’s and rob weychert’s panel on inspiration -- note:

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-43378109628565610232007-03-10T16:06:00.000-06:002007-03-11T03:03:50.210-06:00

day 2 here at south-by. much better. incredibly better. the panels are really working for me here. first one at 10am: writing, better. great tips, advice, general knowledge on what one can do to just write better. i really felt like i got something from this panel.next up: after the brief. another really informative panel. there is a lot i need to do to improve getting inspiration. some great

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-13773892195247949982007-03-09T17:59:00.000-06:002007-03-09T18:12:07.723-06:00

friday is day one for the interactive festival portion of sxsw. so far, it's kinda boring. maybe because the actual "party" doesn't get started until tomorrow (all the panels that have the important people start saturday). i mean, this is just the sign-in/registration day, after all, right?so, i made some buttons (it's my thing) to pass out at the event. mostly to yh!ers and those whom are part

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-77962927971539190152007-02-21T15:47:00.000-06:002007-02-21T16:12:12.207-06:00

iconfactory is one of the kewlest icon sites around, pwning just about anyone on mac interface design. they have icons, desktops and even software available for your consumption. i was overjoyed to finally get a copy of iconbuilder and i dare say i haven't disliked a software package coming from their ingenius workers. enter frenzic – the first game from iconfactory and artis software.“a frenetic

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-37798468394885737292007-01-29T23:54:00.000-06:002007-01-30T00:10:01.455-06:00

wow... 4 stories i haven’t posted the links to. man, i suck at blogging. used to, i would blog every day. sometimes twice a day. just to throw something new up. either i’ve become very boring or blogging isn’t as exciting as the multitude of other websites i visit in a day. like the daily monster.Monster 70Monster 71Monster 72Monster 73uhm, that’s it for tonight. i’m going with i’m boring. i have

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-16861238211465210392007-01-26T00:14:00.000-06:002007-01-26T00:45:14.860-06:00

what does that title mean? well, i decided to play a little experiment. at the beginning of generating this post, i selected to randomly shuffle through a personal smart playlist in itunes (songs with 3+ stars, limited to 60 minutes and no song played within the last 3 days). the first song to play was "battle without honor or humility" by tomoyasu hotei (of kill bill fame). using the first word

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-50353831943561207942007-01-24T00:43:00.001-06:002007-01-24T00:43:58.333-06:00

monster 67

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-33118187364289612802007-01-22T13:39:00.001-06:002007-01-23T01:26:22.563-06:00

monster 66 gets a tale.---on feb. 6, 2005, i made a post titled super bowel. the ‘e’ in bowl was intentionally added to describe my thoughts on the year’s commercial offerings (being that the super bowl is supposed to be the king of commercials). i thought i was being clever. as it turns out, at least once a week, i have someone do a search on the super bowel. however, they mean bowl. they

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-81457517812092232252007-01-21T14:57:00.000-06:002007-01-21T15:01:04.011-06:00

failed to post monster 64’s story yesterday, but posted it today along with monster 65’s.back to work.

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-28167485785179631542007-01-20T00:35:00.000-06:002007-01-20T00:51:25.165-06:00

monster 62’s story went up late last night with monster 63’s just being posted (imagine this post isn’t some 45 minutes into the 20th).i am seriously considering what it would take to get me to design ranch this year. my wife says i should go. stefan bucher even has a presentation and workshop this year. my first “boss” might even be there — he did create the thing, afterall.twitterific seems odd

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-54806233428885463542007-01-18T17:38:00.000-06:002007-01-20T00:51:46.139-06:00

just found out i am gonna be able to attend sxsw interactive this year. i have lived in austin for quite some time and have never made it. well, this year is my year. finally get to see all them faces to the blogs i read/post to.

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-62658753798272622262007-01-17T17:21:00.000-06:002007-01-20T00:52:39.009-06:00

austin is frozen. been so for the last two and a half days. might get better tomorrow afternoon. last night, our power went off at around 11:45 pm. normally, this isn’t a bad thing, actually it is quite exciting and can be very fun. however, this time, i happened to be in the middle of playing ffxi with a party (that included my brother-in-law) and was thusly disconnected. moreover, i had yet to

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-32896661334368848122007-01-15T14:25:00.000-06:002007-01-20T00:53:24.529-06:00

my last.fm deal down on the right doesn't look good. looks too simple, a little stupid even. the customize tool for it sucks. really sucks. i don't want to waste time figuring it out to make a decent track listing image. but i have to change it. it's killing me.---have been messing with the plug-ins on the right sidebar. last.fm tool is better. twitter tool is too tall - doesn't look i can change

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-38783036994122913282007-01-11T15:07:00.000-06:002007-01-20T00:54:09.064-06:00

this blog is looking a tad better than my website. why?chonsom is having a grand opening, which is different from their soft-opening from last year. nice menu.---it’s apparently national delurking week. no one posts here. feel free to keep lurking.

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-90296666466148712212007-01-10T17:28:00.000-06:002007-01-20T00:57:05.926-06:00

i switched to the new blogger.we’ll see how this shakes out.---a couple of changes right off the start. i write dates as follows: 110|7. this is today’s date. january (1) 10th (10), 2007 (7). so the list of posts are listed first via year (which unfortunately slaps a needless zero in the tens place) and then the drill down shows the months via number.i changed the color of the "template" to

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1144955770061487562006-04-13T13:12:00.000-06:002007-01-20T01:21:48.790-06:00

It has been a long time since I posted last. Almost forgetting I have a blog seemed like a possibility there. Though I haven't blogged in months, I will not torture you with a small novel.Onto that novel…Item 1: The game DarkGalaxy is a joke and, by far, the worst browser-based, turn-style game out there today. Keeping it short: Poor game mechanics and horrible "customer service" make this game

terrynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1139330792841509352006-02-07T10:19:00.000-06:002006-02-23T16:28:58.536-06:00

Last week was a bust with regard to the SPeCks item of the week and also my attempt at picking up the comic again. I got the summary and script done and then was absolutely hammered at work (on top of being hired full-time!). I think the plan is sound, it just needs less stuff going on for me to complete it. I was also preparing for the weekend with the ADDY show and Carnaval.My logo garnered a

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1138166971297991622006-01-24T23:19:00.000-06:002006-01-24T23:29:31.310-06:00

Now SPeCks can really be on your mind even when I haven’t produced any new pages to the comic since… what… August? Proudly presenting the first SPeCks hat available for purchase. It’s like a window into your mind. Spacious…I also thought I might show a little behind-the-scenes action for the comic, by way of one of the character study sheets. And who better to do that with than with Bob.

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1137735106636587722006-01-19T23:28:00.000-06:002006-01-20T10:23:45.506-06:00

Congratulations! Your agency has produced award winning advertising for the following: theLOGOAustin Advertising Federation.

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1137649038902391002006-01-18T23:32:00.000-06:002006-01-18T23:37:18.916-06:00

Item number 8 hits the SPeCks store shelves. What is it this time? A mini button for your bag, purse, wrist band, wallet, random point on your body…I had so many other thoughts in my head, but they managed to escape. Lousy thoughts…

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1137099331937972442006-01-12T14:52:00.000-06:002006-01-12T14:55:31.950-06:00

Real quick post to announce this week's SPeCks item is up!A sticker (oval) with the whole gang (and some you may, or may not, know). Kind of a teaser, I suppose. Who is that one with the glasses?In other news: Jim Kersey is working on his online comic website. It is killer, folks. Killer!

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1136330088088507252006-01-03T17:13:00.000-06:002006-01-03T17:14:48.100-06:00

Wow! 2006 is here and today marks 8 years with my lovely wife. Our “infinity” year. Just fantastic! To commemorate the occasion, we did our annual What-a-burger meal at lunch and just yesterday we got matching infinity tattoos. My first, her third. Thought it would hurt something fierce (crosses over the spine area, just below my neck) but it turned out all right. I look forward to the rest of

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1135743984753135772005-12-27T22:23:00.000-06:002005-12-27T22:27:16.270-06:00

Today starts a pseudo-New Year’s resolution: SPeCks merchandising. I am attempting to make one (1) item a week until I fill up my CafePress store of the same name (here).As you may, or may not, know, I have already put up some items for sell (3 shirts of the same “scene” and a wall clock). Today, I took the first step to this resolution and put up a mug (the small mug). Later this week, I will

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1134794597349400322005-12-16T22:28:00.000-06:002005-12-16T22:43:17.360-06:00

So, I entered the local ADDY’s for the 3rd time (as my own designer) today. This round is for my new logo. Hopefully it will get somewhere… It costs 95-clams to slap a piece into that show (non-member rate) and that, for me, is costly. And becoming a member isn’t exactly on the cheap either. Luckily, I don’t churn out work often enough to throw at award shows. I s’pose that’s another issue

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1133323297347874772005-11-29T22:01:00.000-06:002005-11-29T22:01:37.360-06:00

No SPeCks. Sorry… maybe Thursday?

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1132388024187097002005-11-19T02:11:00.000-06:002005-11-21T14:46:55.260-06:00

Next Wednesday. Hopefully.Before December. Hopefully.

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1132189545716828982005-11-16T19:05:00.000-06:002005-11-17T21:08:35.966-06:00

Scurry on for more. SPeCks has started to chew at my mind quite a bit lately. Most notably: the CafePress store. Turns out someone purchased a t-shirt. Very neat. I wish I could justify the expense of "owning" a premium shop, but right now, I am just sticking with the basic store. Of course, that means, only one version of one item for now (aka: one mug option, one clock option, one cap option,

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1130954293597553012005-11-02T11:58:00.000-06:002005-11-08T10:46:40.453-06:00

One thing that I have always enjoyed, and have mentioned in previous posts, is working with animated GIFs. There are no better examples than the warehouse animations created by and for IconFactory's homepage. How interesting...I took a deeper plunge into this medium of art (and sequential art, for that matter) with the creation of the FFXI mini episode. To be clear, and for all the asshats out

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1130353025860392002005-10-26T12:55:00.000-06:002005-10-26T13:01:10.063-06:00

Many companies have one thing in common, that being the need for customer retention. They are constantly asking themselves how to hold on to the customer base they currently have. Brand loyalty is a powerful thing and can be rather harsh if lost. And it is very easy to lose it. Oh really?Take JiffyLube for example. I will never take any vehicle I own to that business again. Nor will any of my

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1128030060783387342005-09-29T15:39:00.000-06:002005-09-29T15:42:18.393-06:00

It has been some time. Why? I have a daughter. All of 16 weeks. So cute.But wait, there’s more!Anyway… I haven't posted in quite some time (duh) and don't really feel motivated to keep up with this blog even now (again, baby girl). However, some good news on my end — the site is moving to a new server, hosted by MediaTemple (mt). YAY! I will move everything over to the new server this weekend and

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1124687104517105032005-08-21T22:46:00.000-06:002005-08-21T23:08:37.190-06:00

This is Terry's wife, Missy. Since his blog has had a lack of activity after the arrival of our bundle of joy, I thought I would pop on and let you know that everything is OK. Terry has not vanished off the face of the earth, or anything else. He is busy with me and our beautiful daughter as well as looking for a job.

Missynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1119650152690977622005-06-24T15:54:00.000-06:002007-05-23T16:18:02.434-06:00

It has been quite some time since I have done anything for this blog. However, you can rest assured that I won’t try to cram almost a month’s worth of blogging onto you in one post.So, why then…Babies. They are numerous and all around us. Now one lives in my house. Quite honestly, everything is taking a backseat to our beautiful new daughter, including this blog. Sorry folks, but this just isn’t

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1117576273171214852005-05-31T15:50:00.000-06:002005-05-31T15:51:55.106-06:00

Edited the template for expandable posts. The old way applied it to all posts, regardless of a need for it or not. This new method I am playing with is a bit more cumbersome, but it will have to do for now.Quick teaser for you on this post: Canon Optura 50, Nursery, Mini Cooper Craziness.Read on...First up: the new digital camcorder we got last weekend. The Canon Optura 50 looked to be the best

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1117126052436834822005-05-26T10:44:00.000-06:002005-05-31T15:11:14.886-06:00

Just doing some testing real quick on this new trick (ok, new to me) called expandable post summaries. Let's see how it works, shall we? >>>I will make a more legitimate post in a moment regarding how I recently bought a new Canon Optura 50 and we did some impressive finishing work on the nursery. The week has just been blowing by, leaving us with only 12 days before my bundle of joy arrives at

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1116253693629444812005-05-16T08:26:00.000-06:002005-05-31T15:12:22.586-06:00

I have a pretty good music collection. It is humble, only 2gigs worth. In the past, if I had a Quicktime .MOV of a video that I liked, I could drag the video over the iTunes icon in my dock and it would include the audio portion in my playlist. Was very neat.>>>As you know, I recently upgraded to Tiger. Apparently, I hadn’t turned on iTunes since that upgrade. Upon activating iTunes, it required

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1115739657318582732005-05-10T09:35:00.000-06:002005-05-11T15:27:59.476-06:00

I am blessed with a magnificent work machine to practice my trade. Dual 2GHz G5 Mac with 1GB of RAM running X.3. And a monitor (older model) that humbles the TV I have in the bedroom. This machine can, literally, do it all. Apple doesn’t stop putting out stuff for it to play with, either. Particularly, Quicktime 7.Fantastic piece of software. What with the HD content and the means to play it with

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1115242952905542832005-05-04T15:42:00.000-06:002005-05-04T15:42:32.913-06:00

Damn! “Where’s My Pickle?!” was/is (as of 504|5) listed on IconFactory’s homepage under Pictures, Patts & Fonts. Insane! I have always been a huge fan of IconFactory and this is a real treat to have my website listed on their site. I have a couple other sketches for the further adventures in the quest for missing pickles, so I will see what I can do about actually creating those into desktops as

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1115056757539363192005-05-02T11:56:00.000-06:002005-05-04T15:34:15.380-06:00

May 1st didn’t happen for me, again. Honestly, I just signed up way too late in the game. I barely have time to do anything outside of work right now, so I am not sure why I even signed up for it in the first place. Oh well. I am only bummed that I didn’t even switch over to the new host.This weekend was accomplished, however. We did manage to get the paint for the nursery, and should be able to

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1114702776462739052005-04-28T09:39:00.000-06:002005-04-28T10:23:09.080-06:00

Last night, I got some tasty grub over at Jack-In-The-Box. JitB is having a little contest going on right now. “Win Jack’s Stuff” is a peel off game where you peel of tabs to see what you have won. Upgrading to a large combo nets you 2 options. One is for “stuff”. The other is for music. The stuff is cool, but not a guarantee you will win any of it. The music is basically a free download whenever

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1113934875353899072005-04-19T12:18:00.000-06:002005-04-19T12:21:15.353-06:00

I just signed up for the May 1st Reboot.This blog will be unaffected by the reboot as it is not hosted on the server my website is. However, should everything go as I would like, I will have a new host and a new website that will also include this blog (no longer needing Blogger, I suppose). I am participating in the Reboot purely to have a personal deadline for my web hosting and new site. On

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1113857055970572852005-04-18T14:05:00.000-06:002005-04-18T14:44:15.970-06:00

No doubt, many of you have already heard about the plans for Adobe to buy Macromedia. Now, this may just be me, but it looks like this is actually going to happen. I doubt companies as large as either of those two would make press releases regarding a buyout without it being pretty damned serious.Here's a couple of links regarding the subject:Adobe and MacromediaAdobe to acquire Macromedia for

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1112975108438315452005-04-08T09:44:00.000-06:002005-04-08T09:45:08.440-06:00

I finally posted Image #5 to my One Track Mind DSNLG. I no longer care about the ratings people give me on the images. I would, however, like there to be more dialogue about the images. I was under the impression that a DSNLG was a “conversation” between two designers on a particular topic and it would incorporate a bit of Photoshop Tennis to aid the discussion. My conspirator, while a good

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1112736467890539872005-04-05T15:24:00.000-06:002005-04-05T15:27:47.893-06:00

Yesterday was an impromptu visit to Babies ‘R’ Us. I really do enjoy those little trips. It can be exhausting to see the number of current trends for crib bedding sets. Most of these fall into some kind of floral theme or even just a quilt type look of colors, but there are a few that are rather clever. The poor design selection is more than made up for by watching my wife waddle down the rows of

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1112626437704535062005-03-30T13:59:00.001-06:002005-04-04T08:53:57.706-06:00

I am still looking at getting a new host for the site/blog. More news as that develops… which seems to be on hold right now, actually.Speaking of things “new” related to websites — the folks at the Design Eye corner did a really bang up job for Dirk Knemeyer’s website (as seen at SXSW). Whether Mr. Knemeyer will actually adopt the new design is anyone’s guess, but I think it is spot on and he

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1113321388658370162005-03-20T10:55:00.000-06:002005-04-12T09:56:46.260-06:00

A show that me and my wife like to watch on occasion is Boston Legal. There are two pivotal characters in the show: Alan Shore (played by James Spader) and Denny Crane (played by William Shatner). I think James Spader is awesome in this show. Remember Steff (Spader) from "Pretty in Pink"? Ya, Shore is Steff all grown up. It’s great.Now, Crane… Denny Crane. This guy knows how to sell himself. If

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1111166899374030692005-03-18T11:28:00.000-06:002005-03-18T11:29:51.790-06:00

So, Monday, I got to attend SXSW. When I say “attend”, I mean, “I got to be in the same building for one portion of a very large event and didn’t get to sit in on any of the panels or see any of the cool people I wanted to see, but I did get some cool buttons to add to my bag."Basically, I got a free iF pass. This pass is something anyone can get and lets you into the Trade Show portion of the

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1110645555184663832005-03-12T10:33:00.000-06:002005-03-12T10:39:15.190-06:00

Ok, I am not sure when, exactly, the Font Aid III Tsunami font was finalized, but it is actually done and available for purchase. Fleurons of Hope can be purchased via MyFonts or when you buy the Tsunami Edition of Building Letters.As you might recall, I made a submission and you can see what character (and the method of producing the fleuron) my calla lily fleuron is under.I'm not really

terrynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1110402556249300642005-03-09T15:08:00.000-06:002005-03-09T15:09:16.250-06:00

This post is long overdue. I must let everyone know about my personal life. My wife and I met while in high school. We have been together for almost 13 years – and married for 7. Nothing is perfect, but we learn from out mistakes. I believe that we are the closest to perfection that is possible – yet everyday somehow is even better than the last. I adore this woman. She is the only one I see.

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1110219789751136712005-03-07T12:15:00.000-06:002005-03-07T12:23:58.883-06:00

So Advanced Audio Devices LLC is suing Apple Computer because the iPod infringes on their copyright, granted in July of 2003. Despite the fact that the iPod was released for mass consumption in 2002(?), AAD considers Patent No. 6,587,403 (Music jukebox) as being infringed by Apple. I could be wrong, but it doesn't look like Peter J. Keller was working for AAD when he submitted this patent. Wouldn

terrynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1109362748816304472005-02-25T14:13:00.000-06:002005-02-25T14:19:08.820-06:00

About a month ago, Airbag Industries was promoting a logo contest for a local business. This spurned an incredible debate that argued the merits and ethics of design contests for commercial business. Even for events that aren’t necessarily considered commercial by nature. There was a bunch of talk on devaluing the design industry and what have you. I feel that such contests, while not wholly evil

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1109135176939673782005-02-22T23:05:00.000-06:002005-02-22T23:06:16.940-06:00

Yep, it’s confirmed. Sometime in early June, I will have to declare bankruptcy. An armageddon of cuteness will be dropped on my household like a London air raid. That’s right folks, it’s gonna be a GIRL! Sweet Jesus… If that wasn’t bad enough, the sono showed us some striking model-esque features. Long legs. Man… a girl that is going to be inconceivably cute… with long legs. I don’t see how I am

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1108763221921177032005-02-18T15:44:00.000-06:002005-02-18T15:47:01.926-06:00

There are so many blogs out there, it can get awfully confusing as to who’s is who’s. Perhaps, like me, you have a collection of blogs bookmarked or on a feed so you can access them each day and not try to remember the addresses of each one. Regardless, what makes a particular blog stand out? And how does it stand out? Is it the content, the way it looks, or a combination of both? I would like to

terrynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1108418827684697972005-02-14T16:03:00.000-06:002005-02-14T16:07:07.686-06:00

Valentine’s Day. Let’s face it gents, this is all for da ladies. This is the day that all the attached women out there get treated like goddesses on Earth (and rightfully so). Restaurants make a killing on this day — and without a reservation, dining out today is likely not an option. Chocolates are the tried and true, with truffles being that extra mile. Holland stays in business because of this

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1108311972595094712005-02-13T10:23:00.000-06:002005-02-13T10:26:12.596-06:00

No design related post for today (the weekends usually will be short on this topic).My brother-in-law was in ICU for over a week due to respiratory problems related to sleep apnea. He gets out today to be placed in a regular room. As he was in ICU, we would visit his room to give him confidence and let him know we were there for him. He is going to be a great uncle and is very excited about my

terrynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1108072103449780622005-02-10T15:46:00.000-06:002005-02-10T18:43:50.376-06:00

I have had my website hosted by Doteasy for a long time now. For all intents and purposes, it has served my needs well. I get a space to showcase my portfolio, and that’s all I really wanted in the first place. Recently, however, (or perhaps not so recently) I have discovered that I need more. More features for my web space. More control over my content. More, more, more. Unfortunately, I don’t

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1107968043420793912005-02-09T10:53:00.000-06:002005-02-09T10:54:03.420-06:00

Remember EPIC? Well, there is a new thing that seems to be spreading along the internet rather veraciously that could make EPIC closer to a reality. It’s called tagging. Being on Salon.com, you will have to view an advertisement if you don’t have an account. It’s hard for me to explain tagging, but essentially, you list keywords related to your hobbies and interests and these “tags” get digested

terrynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1107760026987238402005-02-06T23:58:00.000-06:002007-02-05T23:31:19.938-06:00

firstly - you meant to search ‘super bowl’ didn’t you? admit it. it’s ok. you’re in good company. and by ‘good’, i mean plentiful. many people misspell a simple four-letter word like ‘bowl’. the word i used to title this post, however, refers to the intestine (commonly seen as bowels). as in, the transporter of crap. this post has nothing to do with the actual game, but rather the commercials

terrynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1107553815667174252005-02-04T15:49:00.000-06:002005-02-04T15:50:15.666-06:00

I’ve mentioned before how I liked making web banners and it is still true. I like playing with animated .GIFs. They’re just so darn nifty. Well, back in the day, I made them with an actual purpose to sell a product and/or service. When making an advertising banner for a company, it is important to know said company’s target audience. Recently, McDonald’s has been tapping into the “hip-hop” market

terrynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1107214163371293572005-01-31T17:28:00.000-06:002005-01-31T17:29:23.370-06:00

I haven't made a post in a while. Not sure really why that is, but not really important, I guess. I have stumbled upon SmokyMonkeys’ website once again. This site has some incredible artwork and also has an amazing browser based game called Triglav. The only problem with the game is that it is platform specific. I am told that is actually bad practice to write an applet with Javascript (a

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1106806032354325052005-01-26T23:34:00.000-06:002005-01-27T00:07:12.353-06:00

Since September 18, my life has changed. And it is remarkable and getting remarkably better every day. In just a few short months (ok, 4.5), I have experienced a sense of new life. It has grown into something that is uncategorically surreal. I am closer to my wife for it. I am closer to myself as a result of it. I am further along my path – my family’s path – with much thanks to it.

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1106628492791720862005-01-24T22:47:00.000-06:002005-01-24T22:48:12.790-06:00

So the big level 2 sonogram was today. You know, the one that they can check the gender of your baby with… Ya, that one. Anywho… we are about 90% sure it is a little girl. YAY! I am in big trouble. No doubt about it, this girl will have anything she wants, whenever she wants it. Bankruptcy will be my new best friend. Aside from having a gleefully giddy girl (which I am actually quite ecstatic

terrynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1106174261880114592005-01-19T16:33:00.000-06:002005-01-19T16:37:41.880-06:00

I have been involved, in some facet or another, with design as a career for a little over 6 years now. This does not include my internships. I am speaking post-graduation with my degree. I do not consider myself an artist (in that I don’t think I have the hand skills for illustration or “general” art). I am not saying I can’t draw, just that it is not my branch of expertise. I should clarify that

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1106091078303995912005-01-18T17:27:00.000-06:002005-01-18T17:53:13.246-06:00

Those crane machines at midways? Well, they have an enormous one at Dave & Buster’s. I mean huge. As I was there yesterday, enjoying the holiday and having lunch with my wife and her mother, I had the opportunity to witness this monstrosity of a quarter fiend. With a claw the size of a small child, there were prizes equally as large. A 2' diameter, blue, happy-faced pillow, for example. My wife

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1105658241217696712005-01-13T17:16:00.000-06:002005-01-13T17:17:21.216-06:00

At our last OB/GYN check-up, we opted to have some blood tests done to check for certain things. AFP tests. So far, our child is healthy and happy. Well, as long as my wife doesn't eat at Taco Bell again. Only 11 more days before the big sono! Font Aid III is about up and I made a small contribution to the effort. I will post it to the Lab portion of my website by the end of the day (hopefully).

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1105549270106761252005-01-12T11:00:00.000-06:002005-01-12T11:02:26.323-06:00

LiveJournal, to me, has always come across as sort of the ignored older brother of Blogger. I am not going to attempt a discussion at which is better – each has their own offerings that make them unique and desirable to a vast number of individuals. One reason I chose Blogger over LiveJournal was the customization and control one has over the elements of your blog. Not to mention the power of

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1105474271833244642005-01-11T14:10:00.000-06:002005-01-11T14:11:11.833-06:00

Apple announces the new Macintosh computer – the Mac mini. As well as the newest member of the iPod family – iPod shuffle. Apple seems to be really pushing the super compact market. The mini is amazingly small and is only $500. However, the monitor, keyboard and mouse are not included in that price. Still a good price for Apple, I think. The new iPod doesn’t seem to be too competitive. Now you

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1105398386070836752005-01-10T17:05:00.000-06:002005-01-10T17:06:26.070-06:00

Awesome - iTunes has a Top 100 songs list... sadly – many are the rank Pop that currently litters the airwaves. Music is music and only iTunes could sort it out. I want to post an in-depth review of the new marks for Williamson County and the City of Georgetown, TX. I will work on making it as unbiased as possible while still maintaining the integrity that I believe they are some fine examples

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1104955607047033592005-01-05T14:05:00.000-06:002005-01-05T14:06:47.046-06:00

Blogging has become a small part of my life and, no doubt, the lives of many others. Typically, this blog tries to be concerned with typography and design. I think that when I am “on topic”, I do a good job. When I am not, the post isn’t horrible. I could be more witty perhaps… even a little more clever. I’ll tell you how that works out for me - being clever. Anyway, there are several awards

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1104858944366156992005-01-04T11:15:00.000-06:002005-01-04T11:15:44.366-06:00

January 3rd marked the 7th year anniversary for me and my wife. 2004 had its ups and downs, but we made it through another year and I couldn’t be more happy and thankful. We both got great jobs. We both dove into starting a family. We both will grow stronger with each passing year. Copper and wool are the traditional gifts for the seventh year. Roses made of wool resting in a copper bowl was my

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1104858453455925022005-01-04T11:07:00.000-06:002005-01-04T11:07:33.456-06:00

BlogAid. ’Nuff said on that.

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1104795374306789482005-01-03T17:35:00.000-06:002005-01-03T17:36:14.306-06:00

New Year’s was quiet but still very fun. Obviously, we can’t do much for celebration by way of alcohol, but we managed. My brother-in-law and his wife, along with my mother-in-law (basically my wife’s family), were our only guests for the evening and we played games to pass the time until January 1st rolled around. One such game was Ninja Burger (by Steve Jackson Games), a Christmas present. I

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1104260383576188062004-12-28T13:58:00.000-06:002005-01-04T09:42:42.873-06:00

Ah, Christmas. Traditions, family, egg nog. This one was much anticipated and further enjoyed by the fact that both my wife and I are gainfully employed. And not being a waiter was soooo nice. Working on Christmas Eve is horrible. Let’s cut right to the chase, shall we? Gifts. I’m not about to say that is what Christmas is about, but it sure is becoming more commercialized and people are

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1103755050924112772004-12-22T16:36:00.000-06:002004-12-22T16:38:25.753-06:00

Saturday, I saw The Nutcracker performed by Ballet Austin. Fantastic. Another incredible date with my wife — more than merely the love of my life. This show being extra holiday-oriented really made me realize just how much she makes Christmas… well, Christmas for me. I love this holiday if only because she is with me during it. After such an awesome Saturday, the days just flew by and here it is,

terrynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1103305111240560002004-12-17T11:38:00.000-06:002007-01-20T01:30:46.598-06:00

The scary part is that EPIC looks like it could really happen. This is some fine motion-graphics work and worth the peek. All the ideas and theories could really happen. Just how far will this “internet” take the world? And will it be for the better?Elsewhere, I received the most excellent piece of mail yesterday. It was a nice envelope with my address ink jet printed on the front in what looked

terrynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1103221944988741062004-12-16T13:25:00.000-06:002004-12-16T12:32:24.986-06:00

Honda has a robot. It’s called ASIMO. It -is- bad ass. Now the thing can run. Only 3km/hr, but it is still freakin’ running. I have tried to keep up with this little guy (no pun intended), and this is just the latest news on the project’s progress.

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1103210803208097682004-12-16T09:25:00.000-06:002004-12-16T09:26:43.210-06:00

Yesterday, I completed this little animated mini-comic based on FFXI. The art (the desert and the sprites) was inspired/duplicated from Kaahi’s avatar, of which I have seen several variations on, so I am not sure who the original creator of the avatars is. I have always liked traditional animation and used to make a ton of animated web banners. This kinda brings me back to all of it and it is

terrynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1103125072884679392004-12-15T09:37:00.000-06:002004-12-15T09:37:52.883-06:00

Meant to post this on Monday… even Tuesday… but time got away from me while work had me tight in its clutches. Friday was basically another day, however, it ended with the decorating of my mother-in-law’s Christmas tree. She has one of those trees that comes with lights built in. I think that is going to be the way to go for our next tree (when and if we ever get a next tree). Saturday was the

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1102653020334151512004-12-09T22:30:00.000-06:002004-12-09T22:30:20.336-06:00

Back on topic: (I have a topic? Well, sure I do. This blog was to be concerned with design and related issues. So back to it.) Typography. Specifically, the type that makes up typography. Most of you who have kept up with my blog, to a certain extent, know of my love for the printed word. And you know the fonts that I would like to one day add to my collection (if not already in it). Some time

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1102458114844220692004-12-07T16:16:00.000-06:002004-12-07T16:23:12.566-06:00

Expect the time between my posts to start to stretch out as the holidays approach and my baby continues to dominate my life. It is very odd how this child already has me wrapped around its little nub of a finger before it is even born. Lucky little… Anyway, Friday was our second appointment with the OB/GYN. Our regular doctor was out (well, not really, but he was otherwise detained), so we had a

terrynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1102025917861095812004-12-02T16:18:00.000-06:002004-12-04T15:23:39.463-06:00

Bruce Lee. Obviously, his expertise in the martial arts is legendary and needs no validation from me. If film did not exist during this man’s life, the world would have likely never known of Bruce Lee, the very embodiment of martial arts. His films were all about the power that could be derived from being a master of this most physical of arts. They were realistic in the portrayal of the

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1101953944969470512004-12-01T20:18:00.000-06:002004-12-01T20:19:04.970-06:00

So I pick up my wife at the airport in an hour. Man, did I ever miss her. And, boy, is she in for a surprise. I used the time that she was in Chicago to completely redo the closet (found a water leak, that turned into an exciting day, yesterday), clean the master bedroom (which was totally annoying her) and build her a porch swing. I'm sleepy.

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1101858002859398742004-11-30T17:39:00.000-06:002004-11-30T17:40:02.863-06:00

So, ya, I haven't made a post since before Thanksgiving, but I don't have to explain myself to you people… not like there are bunch of “you people” out there to have to explain to… Anyway, about a week ago, an old Lineage buddy of mine got a hold of me (through this blog, no less) and it kind of made me miss that game a great deal, specifically the guild (BloodPledge) system in that game.

terrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1101310860406034692004-11-24T09:38:00.000-06:002004-11-24T09:41:00.406-06:00

Thanksgiving is upon us and so the Holidays begin. Iconfactory.com seems to be up to something, but God only knows what. The fine folks at Typographica have just clued me into education that I drool about but will never have. Cameron Moll has instantiated another Screen Grab Confab (I love those) and in so doing, it looks like Tori Amos’ website is to get a face lift. (There might be someone

terrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1100709097794537382004-11-17T10:29:00.000-06:002004-11-17T10:31:37.793-06:00

I don't watch a lot of TV. At least, I try not to. Now, I feel I have more reason not to watch television — aside from the fact that the majority of TV is just mindless fodder anyway. One show that my wife just loves is "Gilmore Girls", on the WB and we try to catch it every week. It is a pretty witty and stimulating show and the girls have their fair share of drama and what-not. Well, on the

terrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108113.post-1100642005263884822004-11-16T15:50:00.000-06:002004-11-16T15:53:25.263-06:00

I need to get back on the DSNLG bandwagon and churn out some stuff. I think I need to do the same for SPeCks as well — I've almost forgotten what they look like. I am also planning on making another desktop wallpaper for the “Where’s My Pickle” series. Now, the chances of all that actually happening? Who knows… Hitchhiker’s Guide is coming to the big screen. I should read the book. It’s supposed

terrynoreply@blogger.com