Blog of Billy

Bluetooth works quite well under Linux. Turns out it was working the whole time, just not in the directory with my phone's MP3s on it. KAnyRemote does NOT, however, work on my Samsung A900. The phone does not have the correct AT codes built in to interface with the keyboard and display. Oh, well. I've needed to write a J2ME midlet for a while anyway.

Probably the most exciting development from the last week is that Intrigue no longer acts like a stroke patient. After a mild amount of haggling, considering the industry, I got the entirety of my rack and pinion replaced, along with the tie bars and two new tires, all for less than 3 months of payments on the Honda I bought in sadder times. I now remember how much I love this car, and how I really don't need anything new for another...100k miles or so.

School started Monday, and of my three classes, the hardest will likely be the music one. For reasons already harped upon, I have no idea what it looks like, as the syllabus requests, to "describe how the music makes [me] feel." Luckily, my engineering classes have no such requirement. That will certainly make my music-feelings journal smell a bit earthier.

Dillard's is back on my good side. After interacting with the most awkward over-30 salesman I've ever come across, I swapped out the "airy" shirt for one with a bit more substance, and French cuffs. I'm already looking forward to the next time I'll have reason for cufflinks and tie.

I've been trying to decide whether I want to debate at all in the coming year. I think I've simmered down and accepted that I'll game for at least another little while. What keeps me tied to the activity, despite lack of time that I actually have to contribute to it, is ultimately the comaraderie and intellectual stimulation. That and sometimes Jackie's crazy disads really come true. Crazy though he is, he has a knack for getting me and others enthusiastic about the activity.

Inspirations have I none
Just to touch the flaming dove
All I have is my love of love
and love is not loving