Posted by buraglio - April 20, 2013 - art
Yes, that is me in a ridiculous beret. No, I don’t actually walk around in a beret, it’s just for “artistic shock value”. But, just like most people, I have had a “social media ” presence for a long time. However, unlike many, I have had an “online presence” that predates stereotypical social media by [...]
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Posted by buraglio - April 7, 2013 - Family
A constant figure in our lives for the last 15+ years, Chloe was our faithful companion. I recall taking her to work with me in my early days in the networking industry, going in on Saturdays to study and lab stuff up as far back as 1998. I would often drive an hour from Bloomington [...]
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Posted by buraglio - March 27, 2013 - Beer, brew, homebrew
Based on some comments in the thread of my how to make simple mead how-to video, I threw together this 1 gallon batch of “Sotasima” or “Finnish War mead” based on this recipe. I, of course, took out the refined sugar and substituted honey. Here is the result: I don’t think I’d make it again, [...]
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Posted by buraglio - March 17, 2013 - 1980's, film
I’m a huge fan of post-apocalyptic movies. In fact, next to humorous horror / gore movies (that’ll be my next list), I think they’re my favorite. This is a subject that my longtime friend and fellow movie enthusiast (as well as ex-video store co-worker) Sean Holland and I have discussed at length. In fact, this [...]
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Posted by buraglio - January 4, 2013 - Family, Humor
On a lighter note, someone got this toy for my oldest son for his 4th birthday. I laughed so hard a lost my breath when I head the sound.
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Posted by buraglio - January 2, 2013 - Grappling
I’ve been a pretty active person for a long as I can remember. I try to stay physically fit and have done a lot of competing in my life. Triathlons, 5k, 10k, century bike rides, submission grappling tournaments, boxing…..lets just say I like to get out and push myself. I’ve trained with several guys that [...]
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Posted by buraglio - December 18, 2012 - Uncategorized
–I feel that this post is worthy of a cross post from coldlocals.com since it is a very important topic for me. This time of year always reminds me of a time in my life that was a pivotal, life changing period for me. In 1988, I was transitioning out of BMX and BMX Freestyle [...]
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Posted by buraglio - December 8, 2012 - Uncategorized
I watched this video over and over and over and over until I wore out the VHS tape. These guys were wizards on a board. I think Ocean is like a professor or something now. Fantastic video. It makes me very nostalgic of the past.
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Posted by buraglio - December 8, 2012 - Uncategorized
The other night the boys and I were out and about in Urbana, IL. While we were roving around, we stopped by the Art Coop. I like to get my art supplies from a local source if possible. While we were there, I happened upon a shelf of very odd “action figures”. I wanted to [...]
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Posted by buraglio - December 8, 2012 - Uncategorized
He was on;y supposed to live a year. 13 years later, we lost him and discovered how strong of a presence he actually was. The only cat to steal a cheese stick right from my hand and eat it. You will be missed, good sir. Very much.
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