This is basically for my brother, as it came up this past weekend and I missed my chance to make this point. But I'll make it in public because... well, what the hey. And perhaps someone else might want to jump in, too.

So, I only know of four basic …

Pop quiz, gentle readers. What do the following books have in common?

Answer: the fact that I am the biggest dork evah.

I know that blogging has been a little light (read: non-existent) recently, but I've been absorbed by a little side project that's almost done. To tell the story …

If you happen to live in the U.S. but outside of Massachusetts, and found yourself drooling enviously over my account of state-sponsored insulation- related activities, take heart.

The U.S. Department of Energy maintains a state-by-state list of tax-breaks, rebates, and other incentives for energy-efficiency improvements:

http://www.dsireusa …

No, I'm not talking about my work, or my employer. I assure you that those tax dollars are very well spent, thankyouverymuch. Instead, I want to publicize a Massachusetts program which will likely benefit several of my friends and save them a lot of money. Those of you who are …