So, I’m reading The Makers right now. I’m 18.58% into the book, according to my iPhone. It’s the third book I’ve read by Cory Doctorow – the first two were Content and Little Brother (I tried to read Down and Out in Magic Kingdom, but I didn’t get very far – something about the book just didn’t interest me). Little Brother was good enough that I bought a physical copy of it.
I really enjoy the ideas in Little Brother (even if it’s for young adults) and Makers – the …

When left home to go to college I fit everything inside my old ‘95 green Ford Contour.
Now, seven years later, I’m moving again. Sure, I’ve moved four other times between leaving for college and now, but this time seems different. It’s the first time I’m moving into a place that I’m actually excited about: a loft in downtown Des Moines – it’s a beautiful place, polished concrete floors, granite counters, old brick walls, soaring windows, vaulted ceilings, a nice view. I’m excited.
But, good god: moving. My girlfriend and I have …