Andy Ihnatko's YELLOWTEXT

The weblog of Andy Ihnatko, Chicago Sun-Times and Macworld tech columnist.

Her actual title is "Apicultural Engineer." - April 29, 2006

On the spur of the moment, I have decided that I'm going to start trying to make people believe that I have a beekeeper on staff. I think it's a fantastic way to impress people. Not only does it suggest that you've got that kind of money to throw around, but it also implies that your home is a complex operation and your tastes and requirements are far beyond those of mortal men. 148 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#72370

Untied. - April 25, 2006

I'm this close to turning off my TV and leaving it off for the next three weeks. I don't know how long. However long it takes before they stop running those commercials for the "United 93" movie. 202 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#21556

repeat until (sickness is "cured") - April 23, 2006

I don't know why, but I've been on a huge AppleScript kick recently. This will come as a major surprise to anyone who started reading this blog roughly forty minutes after I posted the item you're now reading. 1196 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#11252

The Basil Imperative - April 22, 2006

I bought Toni Basil's "Oh, Mickey" off the iTunes Store a minute ago, and I'm not the least bit ashamed to admit it. 78 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#42673

Where The Magic Happens, indeed! - April 20, 2006

Well, how cool is this: I posted the previous item, trotted down to the kitchen to fix myself some lunch, and by the time I returned to the office I had received an email from a woodworker who said that he'd be more than happy to build me The Place Where All The Magic Happens. 361 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#94717

I feel that the Pulitzer is now within reach. - April 20, 2006

On the Scroll Of Moments Of Immense Personal Pride, I have write a new line: "I have spotted one of my books at Building 19." 901 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#65893

Stay on the buckling keyboard - April 19, 2006

I didn't have a terrific day today, sensation-seekers. When I tell you that it's now 12:36 AM and I'm only just now taking a dinner break in advance of the three or four more hours of work to come, I think you get the overall picture of where the needle fell on the Suck-O-Meter. 745 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#26125

Another test... - April 18, 2006

Another test, folks...nothing to see here. Nothing! Tidings of comfort & Joy. 18 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#98069

Bunny Heads, Bunny Heads, Roly-Poly... - April 18, 2006

On Easter Sunday, I desperately wanted to tell you all that if you've never heard of the Cakewhore Blog, then you absolutely needed to spackle that gap in your cultural awareness immediately. Because she posted photos of her Easter cookies over the weekend. I should stress that this photo represents only her customary level of excellence in the field of Food Porn. 478 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#59960

Eternal Life By Chocolate - April 16, 2006

Today, the conspiracy to convert our fine American Republic into a full-blown, bead-jiggling, Bible-thumping Theocracy chalked up yet another major win: overnight, police forces in communities scattered all over Norfolk county -- resources that are budgeted from your tax dollars -- have been conscripted into an exclusive, private militia for Christian-friendly businesses. 841 words in article.
http://www.cwob.com/yellowtext/yellowtext0406.html#62007