Pow! The power of a surprise (and a free book!)

I’ve written about the Power of Surprise in the past, and specifically referenced Andy Nulman.

Andy commonly discusses the power of surprise – where ever they happen.

Now he’s using that same power to promote his new book – by giving a bunch away!

I’m looking forward to his latest book, whether I get it for free, or if I don’t make the cut, be sure I’ll be buying it.

So Andy, if you’re reading this – love your latest Pow move!

If I make the cut, you can email my book to:
Gary Sherman 7744 Yaupon Drive, Austin (in the great state of Texas) 78759

Rock on.

Our new screen room – in progress

We’ve started the project of turning part of our back deck into a screen room.

Pics are on flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsherman/sets/72157607767629335/

Framing started on our Screen Room

Jack chasing a gecko

Jack chasing a gecko

Originally uploaded by gsherman

Jack chased a gecko up the tree. Jack knows he’s there, he just can’t quite get him.

How do I unsubscribe from physical phone books?

Sitting on my front lawn tonight was yet another large phone book (Yellow Pages). I don’t use them. Ever. Yes, I know I can recycle them, but I would rather not get them in the first place.

How do I stop delivery of physical phone books?

I looked on the phone book itself, no sign of any “unsubscribe” or “remove me from your mailing list” link or phone number. Although there was a website for ordering more phone books!

Anyone know how I get off the phone book distribution list? Guess I could do some Googling on my own…

Elizabeth kicks ass in the Texas Round-Up 10K

On Saturday, Elizabeth did the Texas Round-Up 10K race. She was 19th in her group (women age 35-39) with a chip time of 55:12.

Way to go baby!

Care to drive a Ferrari, AND a Ford GT, AND a Bentley…

DFW Drive Your Dream allows you to drive 5 supercars in a day. Very sweet!

They’re based out of Dallas, but they’re coming to Austin on September 22, 2007.

 

I’m now a commercial photographer!

OK, well, not really. But one of my photos did get used on a commercial website, which is very cool.

www.homeandabroad.com, a travel website,  used one of my pictures from Acapulco on their website. Of course, they very nicely asked permission before they used it.

My original photo:

 

The homeandabroad page where it’s used:

http://www.homeandabroad.com/c/72/Site/171544_El_Parazal_Arts___Crafts_Market_visit.html

 

Elizabeth kicks butt in her first half-marathon

Elizabeth’s completed her first half marathon today – in just over two hours!

Chip Time: 2:02:26

Way to go baby!

Complete Race Results here

If it’s good for me, it must taste like ass

My wife has a good post on healthy eating, and more specifically, healthy cooking. I can certainly attest to the fact that she is a great cook, and it doesn’t seem like it’s “good for me”. When I was a kid, if my mom said it was good for me, you could be sure it tasted like ass. Think liver, brussel sprouts, and poached fish. Sorry, Mom.

Now my wife does most of the cooking (yes, I’m a lucky man), and she’s posted recipes for some of our favorite meals on her website. It seems like people think all we eat is grilled chicken breast & broccoli every night. While we do eat grilled chicken breast & broccoli (which I actually like) occasionally, she prepares unbelievable meals that I never expected to be “good for me”.  Her chicken chili is one of my favorites. Yum!

Elizabeth’s in training for her first half marathon

January 28th – Elizabeth will be running in the 3M half marathon.

Go baby!