tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84569239453580736632012-02-01T00:35:32.094-08:00A generally useless family blog, with a few nuggets of wisdom thrown in.Henrynoreply@blogger.comBlogger491100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-61730377404515344792008-10-26T16:55:00.001-07:002008-10-26T16:55:13.473-07:00

It's taken a while to "rap" the vocal parts, but here's my video of the Beatles' cover "Hey Bulldog." I'm not sure what I'll tackle next...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-16333376707669703062008-09-12T19:44:00.001-07:002008-09-12T19:44:58.173-07:00

Hey, I love Star Trek and Matthew loves World of Warcraft. Now we have something in common...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-523009136199108252008-09-11T20:55:00.001-07:002008-09-11T20:55:24.297-07:00

I'm lovin this new electronic drum set--I can play all night and not bug the family. Since I got it last month I've recorded one original song and now I'm working on a cover version of the Beatles' Hey Bulldog. I haven't done the lead guitar or the vocals yet, but I got to thinking I should try out iMovie, and low and behold, I did this video in less than two hours. It's really a rush job--and it

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-55313314448311976002008-09-09T17:49:00.000-07:002008-09-09T17:49:00.375-07:00

Jeannie and I recently upgraded our bikes--my old Schwinn Supersport was nearing the end of its (20 year) useful life, and it was becoming more expensive just to keep it going.So, I got a Giant Defy 2 which, although an amazing bicycle, is still a fairly low-end bike for what's mostly sold these days. I'm mainly going to use it for commuting (and biking with Jeannie to Umstead Park) so I don't

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-78307404603172476782008-09-07T17:44:00.001-07:002008-09-07T17:44:39.455-07:00

DSCN0021.JPG Originally uploaded by Henry's_Family_PhotosMatthew and Mitchell both went out for football this year, and though they're on different teams (Mitchell on the Freshman team and Matthew on JV), they did both suit up for for their first game. It was a 6-6 tie, but Matthew did get some playing time.

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-510703451962301452008-09-07T17:37:00.001-07:002008-09-07T17:37:53.008-07:00

I wish they'd had videos like this when I was taking physics my freshman year in college--I would have done a lot better!

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-11364485565524476672008-06-23T12:10:00.000-07:002008-08-04T07:52:53.232-07:00

I'll never make it to Mars--I know that now.When I was sixteen, my friend Craig and I made a pact that we'd spend our final years on Mars rocking back and forth on the front porch of some futuristic farmhouse--not unlike Bill Lermer in Heinlein's Farmer in the Sky. We'd absorb the scenic view--acre upon acre of genetically engineered Martian crops reaching up from once-barren red, dry landscape,

Henrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-2299380699901041992008-06-22T15:28:00.001-07:002008-06-22T15:28:07.887-07:00

"I'm voting Republican because I enjoy being screwed by the utility companies." Funny stuff, even if you're a Republican...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-36267030408924801532008-06-20T07:04:00.001-07:002008-06-20T07:04:30.075-07:00

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-59090471487302074082008-06-20T07:01:00.001-07:002008-06-20T07:01:51.887-07:00

Check this out--but don't breathe the "iSmoke."

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-31973235501195590382008-06-04T20:00:00.000-07:002008-06-04T20:00:01.665-07:00

For one, it's amazing that these tribes in Brazil have maintained their isolation for so long. On the other hand, you'd hope that we'd continue to allow them to remain that way. If I hadn't seen the photos I never would have guessed that people still rely on spears to hunt for prey and protect themselves.Incredible.

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-33288625933504032902008-06-03T13:10:00.000-07:002008-06-03T13:10:01.798-07:00

There's that old saying that you can't take it with you, but some of us can (forgive the pun). Dr. Fredric J. Baur, the designer of the famed "Pringles can," died last month and was buried inside a Pringles can. Those were his wishes.That's all well and good, but it would make for a strange trend. I can imagine the difficulty we'd see in fulfilling the burial plans for the developers of the

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-77022261048144107182008-06-02T20:00:00.000-07:002008-06-02T20:00:01.000-07:00

What'cha think? Maybe, just maybe, where there's water there's life...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-55792538031114120972008-06-02T07:27:00.000-07:002008-06-02T07:44:51.490-07:00

I don't think I'm at the point of being seriously follicly challenged--yet. However, my kids seem to notice a declining amount of hair covering my head on a daily basis, and if I look at my two older brothers it's quite clear I'm destined for that eventuality.Or maybe not. In this article from The Times, there's now hope that "hair cloning" will be the answer."Millions of men and women who

Henrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-12720181903004946072008-05-24T10:41:00.001-07:002008-05-24T10:41:33.114-07:00

You know, he might just have a point when he says "Isn't this the cutest thing you've ever seen?"

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-85635097407329281622008-05-21T10:14:00.001-07:002008-05-21T10:14:15.604-07:00

I don't play WarCraft, but I do know men (and a son in particular) that are addicted to the game. So, for those of you out there that give more attention to Wow than your wife, here's an interesting approach to improving your marriage--take the "quest" approach to making your wife happy.As you can see--especially at the end--it's not without its consequences...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-78449544407881033202008-05-20T16:38:00.000-07:002008-05-20T16:43:55.156-07:00

What do you get when you cross intense WWII Call of Duty 3 action with amazing Call of Duty 4 graphics?Call of Duty 5, according to current rumors.I'm thrilled, because as much as I prefer fighting in the WWII setting, COD3 graphics just don't stack up to its younger sibling.Here's hoping...Henry

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-92073285886248827072008-05-20T16:32:00.001-07:002008-05-20T16:32:40.378-07:00

Well, it's really "Fusion Man," but either way I'm really impressed. I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-60880947059423472472008-04-21T05:57:00.000-07:002008-04-21T06:15:33.297-07:00

Want to exchange your wedding vows in space? Well, Virgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson is planning to offer you that opportunity.Apparently, Branson has been ordained to conduct such ceremonies, and has participated in several interesting weddings, including one in midair from San Francisco to Las Vegas.His Virgin Galactic company will now allow him to extend this activity into a realm

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-4473554508290068912008-01-14T06:55:00.001-08:002008-01-14T06:55:41.593-08:00

Although at this age my kids think I'm over the hill, I still jump at every opportunity to convince them that I'm hip--or at least I used to be. Thanks to my friend Steve Worrell, I've now got some tangible proof of some coolness--some old videos of our band "The Executives" playing live circa early 90's. Rock and roll!

Henrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-70136979541692820362008-01-09T12:20:00.001-08:002008-01-09T12:22:53.637-08:00

Hutton Christmas '07Originally uploaded by Henry's_Family_Photos Christmas '07 has come and gone, but we had a wonderful time hanging out with Jeannie's sister Suzie and her son Johnny, and visiting my family in Burlington. Here's a photo below from our get-together on Christmas Day.You can see more at http://www.flickr.com/photos/henrysfamilyphotos/sets/72157603672489964/

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-54593520013453115272008-01-03T18:26:00.001-08:002008-01-03T18:26:56.756-08:00

The new masters of music (since the Beatles are no longer together) entertain us for a full 52 minutes in this Youtube video. I love these guys.

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-7894742549199489502008-01-03T17:54:00.001-08:002008-01-03T17:54:22.779-08:00

I love Dick Clark. I grew up with Dick Clark. But we all reach the point where you should pass the torch, where your continued involvement detracts from the overall experience. It's time move over, Dick, and let Carson Daly jump in. He seems up to the challenge.

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-37521737850689739702008-01-03T16:09:00.001-08:002008-01-03T16:09:48.912-08:00

Here we are again, with me singing the Hoodoo Gurus song "Like Wow." Of course, it's just like me to make up another title...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-79792266061276004662008-01-03T16:06:00.001-08:002008-01-03T16:06:53.711-08:00

Thanks to Steve, I now have some old videos of our band playing live in the early 90's. Here we are performing a live version of Tony's original "Elvis is the King."Good stuff...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-1857309782978697812007-12-20T13:00:00.001-08:002007-12-20T13:00:47.099-08:00

Yeah, us Trekkies need to "Get a Life!"

Henrynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-50592655041437661022007-11-26T07:20:00.001-08:002007-11-26T07:20:44.812-08:00

Here we are having a quick lunch, and discussing the NC students that joined us on Thanksgiving day. One was a physicist and the other a chemist, and we learned quite a bit about DNA modeling and electromagnetic properties of polymers...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-5065197743487205362007-11-26T07:16:00.001-08:002007-11-26T07:16:44.760-08:00

Here we are--playing with Brandy over Thanksgiving break.

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-80264948801371696142007-11-26T07:02:00.001-08:002007-11-26T07:02:30.086-08:00

Thanksgiving Lunch Originally uploaded by Henry's_Family_PhotosHere you see the calm before the storm--Jeannie's lunch all nicely arranged before we dig in.

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-77942893783398643412007-11-26T07:00:00.001-08:002007-11-26T07:00:33.742-08:00

Brandy Originally uploaded by Henry's_Family_PhotosBrandy's been helping Matthew with his homework lately, and here you see her taking a break while Matthew does some sample problems.

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-63482143425871728182007-11-26T06:57:00.001-08:002007-11-26T06:57:50.726-08:00

Working in the yard, I think... Originally uploaded by Henry's_Family_PhotosHey, I thought we were going to be raking leaves--not attacking your Dad!

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-61468535803251173322007-11-20T15:08:00.001-08:002007-11-20T15:08:52.069-08:00

I have no clue who this guy is--but he does a great impression of George Bush...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-9926329865758142072007-11-11T13:05:00.001-08:002007-11-11T13:05:40.257-08:00

Here we are, well stuffed and ready to leave the party before it gets dark. Can't wait till next year...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-32099244105080226022007-11-11T12:06:00.001-08:002007-11-11T12:06:41.867-08:00

John's '07 Oyster Roast Originally uploaded by Henry's_Family_PhotosHere are some photos from this weekend's oyster roast. What fun!!

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-22598995656155102132007-11-11T12:03:00.001-08:002007-11-11T12:03:20.204-08:00

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-42433391499073387522007-11-11T12:02:00.001-08:002007-11-11T12:02:51.152-08:00

Here are some video's from this weekend's oyster roast...

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-50542716689948199742007-11-09T10:14:00.001-08:002007-11-09T10:14:14.806-08:00

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-10572965651804426342007-11-09T09:59:00.001-08:002007-11-09T09:59:07.104-08:00

These days, I think I only watch CSI Miami for these opening lines. Come'on Caruso, let's state the obvious O N E M O R E T I M E !

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-63715194989606711072007-11-08T06:04:00.001-08:002007-11-08T06:04:16.550-08:00

Here's a video of us singing Happy Birthday to mom. Or is she singing it to us?

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-7380681397563763532007-11-08T05:59:00.001-08:002007-11-08T05:59:44.312-08:00

New Photoset Originally uploaded by Henry's_Family_PhotosMom had her 85th birthday a few weeks ago, and friends from all over the state stopped by and wished her well. Feel free to check out all the photos from the party.

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-36860258775842236642007-08-21T10:25:00.000-07:002007-08-21T10:41:12.643-07:00

I don't know why the kids like these Chuck Norris jokes so much, or why I chuckle (pun) along with them when they get on a Chuck Norris roll--these things are about as corny as they can get.Maybe it's because he must be, like, 75 by now (actually he's 67), and also that I don't think they've ever seen one of his shows. But the legend, it seems, lives on...Chuck Norris has already been to Mars;

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-66496764661155067052007-08-15T14:55:00.001-07:002007-08-15T15:04:36.823-07:00

Here’s a question to ponder. Are you better off being a “bad guy” in this world? For those of you who know me, I was raised to always be wearing the white hat. I guess I got it from my Dad, who always put others’ needs in front of his own. I guess Mom has the same philosophy—i.e., the “more you give, the more you receive” approach. That was the way our family was, and it’s the way I turned

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-53028089206434575482007-06-23T10:31:00.000-07:002007-06-23T11:03:17.721-07:00

When reading Donna Helen Crisp's article in the N&O today, I couldn't help but think about how many of us are missing the big picture when it comes to conservation. I want to live my life in a health-conscious way, and I certainly support water restriction efforts, yet sometimes I (and others, I'm sure) don't often recognize the required urgency needed to address this matter on a global

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-32410188136942268892007-06-20T13:37:00.000-07:002007-06-20T13:38:25.377-07:00

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-250769980132500142007-06-03T18:05:00.001-07:002007-06-03T19:39:32.946-07:00

I'm not the most talented guy in the world, and my vocals are far too "sweet" for rock & roll, but I do love the Beatles. So, I'm attempting to record my own version of side 2 of Abbey Road--what I'd consider to be close to the most perfect 20 minutes of rock in existence. I'm also not much of a drummer, but I'm taking lessons (along with guitar) to improve my chances of making this project at

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-40044938070902533572007-05-21T19:24:00.000-07:002007-05-21T19:46:19.587-07:00

Years ago, I had a recording studio in Greensboro, NC. Fortunately, one of the many perks of having your own studio is that you witness a tremendous amount of talent--mostly from unrecognized and unappreciated musicians. To give these guitarists, keyboardists, vocalists, and drummers a chance to show off their abilities and, most of all, have fun, we started a weekly "Friday Night Jam" where I'd

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-15498798030706237852007-05-16T06:02:00.000-07:002007-05-16T11:24:03.826-07:00

I've been trying to catch as many remastered Star Treks as possible, but have yet to see the latest installment--which is one of my favorites. Tomorrow is Yesterday takes the Enterprise Crew back to the 1960s, and features the ship itself fighting to escape Earth's atmosphere and attain orbit.My favorite image (from TrekMovie.com)That single image has stirred the lifetime of passion that I have

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-48009922708337290772007-05-15T12:52:00.000-07:002007-05-15T13:25:11.813-07:00

I've been thinking about writing a small book of advice for my kids, although I know they won't care about it in the least--that is, until they reach my age or have kids of their own. If I do ever get rolling on that project here's one that qualifies, and can be officially designated as Henry's Life Tip #1."Start each day with an act of kindness, and end it with reflection."Last weekend was

Henrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923945358073663.post-84364354808758292782007-05-15T12:23:00.000-07:002007-05-15T12:50:11.461-07:00

That all depends on how good a job Blogger does reflecting these posts in Google Blog Search.We'll see.hbh

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