Craig Kohtz's Weblog http://www.kohtz.org/ About me and my life. A lot going on lately, felt the need to share. en-us <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: New Phone]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=530 Craig Kohtz Sat, 10 May 2008 14:02:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Clean Phone]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=529
Anyway, email me and I'll give you some alt phone numbers to reach me at until I figure out what I want to do. My contract has expired and I'm looking into new plans.]]> Craig Kohtz Thu, 08 May 2008 08:29:18 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Gin, Television, and Soci]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=528 This is a very interesting article. It talks about past cultural shifts such as moving from an agrarian economy to an industrial economy and how people initially dealt with being forced to live in close proximity to each other (drinking!) and the benefits that eventually came from it when the found they could organize (weekends!). It then looks at how the Internet is the result of a different shift - what to do with free time after WWII (watch TV) - and a shift to using that time more productively (collaborating on the internet).

Read]]> Craig Kohtz Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:20:38 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: St. Louis]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=526 some pictures from St. Louis. We have more that we'll send out in a photo album at a later date.

Stainless Steel Reflection

Tree Branch]]> Craig Kohtz Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:39:46 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Sickness]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=523
Because I keep getting sick all the time, I think I'm going to try to start eating healthier. I'm going to cut out as much fat and sugar as I can from my diet. I think it will be harder then I'm anticipating, but it's worth a try. I see lots of salad on the horizon.

I also tried to lift weights this morning, but that didn't work out so well. My shoulder still hurts a little, so I didn't lift much weight. I may wait another week before I try again. Also, since I have another cold, and it's freezing outside, no run today. I think it's too late to get in shape for the half marathon. I need to look for another one later in the summer.]]> Craig Kohtz Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:23:45 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: St. Louis Was Fun]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=522 Science Center which had a lot of fun and interactive exhibits for kids, the City Museum which is basically an endless maze of fun, the Gateway Arch which I probably enjoyed more then everyone else, and a St. Louis Blues Hockey game on our last night. Unfortunately, the Blues lost. We also did a little bit of shopping and tried to find fun places to eat every night.

My favorite part was probably the hockey game, I think Abby enjoyed the Science Center the most, and Conner's favorite part was eating Sushi. Not sure what Jamie liked the most, probably everything that the kids enjoyed.

Now that our vacation is over, I think I need a vacation to recuperate. ]]> Craig Kohtz Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:19:12 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Beer Update]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=521 Craig Kohtz Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:14:14 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Undaunted Courage]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=520 Undaunted Courage right now, a book about Lewis and Clark. Yesterday I read Lewis's journal entry of when he saw the Rocky Mountains for the first time.

"Whilst I viewed those mountains, I felt a secret pleasure in finding myself so near the head of the - heretofore conceived - boundless Missouri. But when I reflected on the difficulties which this snowy barrier would most probably throw in my way to the Pacific Ocean, and the sufferings and hardships of myself and party in them, it in some measure counterbalanced the joy I had felt in the first moments in which I gazed on them."

The following is something that stood out to me.

"But, as I have always held it little short of criminality to anticipate evils, I will allow it to be a good, comfortable road until I am compelled to believe otherwise."

This is a philosophy that I've always tried to keep, but one that I sometimes struggle with. I often think about things way to much, and play out the future (and the past) in such a way that I lose site of the present. At least I can recognize when I'm doing it, and can generally straighten out my thinking.

If I had any sort of memory, I'd memorize that quote. I guess that's what the Notes application on the iPod is for.]]> Craig Kohtz Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:49:47 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Ear Infection]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=519 Craig Kohtz Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:09:22 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: SXSW Sickness]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=518 Craig Kohtz Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:14:26 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Households face the unth]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=517
"After years of living large, U.S. households are finally learning what financial experts thought they never would: to live within their means." - Households face the unthinkable: budgeting

Amen! It's not only the banks fault that we're in a credit crunch. ]]> Craig Kohtz Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:37:29 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Beer]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=516
Sunday, we started an Irish Stout. We realized that we did it in reverse order though. We should have brewed the Irish Stout first and had it ready to drink on St. Patrick's Day, and then did the IPA Sunday. That's alright.

Anyway, with this batch we added coffee and a touch of vanilla. It's a total experiment, we'll see how it turns out. ]]> Craig Kohtz Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:35:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: SXSW]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=515 Craig Kohtz Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:29:41 -0700 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Today]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=511
So to sum up the rest of the day, I went to a couple more discussions, one called "contextual web" which was interesting. Basically, the web is being accessed by more and more devices (iPhones, etc) and as a company (or individual), thought and consideration will need to go into how people use these devices to interact with your web site. The other main panel I went to was about growing your company, product, whatever, as big and fast as possible. One of the panelists was my friend Evan, so I found it particularly interesting. However my friend Joe didn't really care for the guy leading the discussion and pretty much was ready to "punch him in the throat".

Tomorrow will be more of the same, plus I'm going to have lunch with my friend Greg. I'm also supposed to run 5 miles, which might be difficult if we stay out too late. ]]> Craig Kohtz Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:56:10 -0800 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Panel Discussion]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=510
Talking about their phones, what they use them for. Internet not used much due to cost. Games and texting mostly, one uses it for music. No iPhones due to cost probably.

Talking about virtual worlds, avatars. Only one person has really been in one. Biggest complaint is pay to play.]]> Craig Kohtz Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:18:08 -0800 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: SXSW]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=509
I'm flying out tonight at 6ish from Lincoln, and will be back next Tuesday around 10pm. I sent Jamie my flight information so someone has it, if anyone else wants it let me know.]]> Craig Kohtz Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:37:54 -0800 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: BEER!]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=508
Tonight I'm going to Barnes & Nobel to buy a journal so we can take notes about all the beers we make in the future. I'm thinking of keeping one or two bottles of each (for up to a year) so if I ever make the same recipe, I can compare to past batches. ]]> Craig Kohtz Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:23:09 -0800 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Response to 'UPDATE: Goal]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=507 Craig Kohtz Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:03:50 -0800 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: UPDATE: Goal (ouch)]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=506
]]> Craig Kohtz Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:31:58 -0800 <![CDATA[Craig Kohtz: Goal! (ouch)]]> http://www.kohtz.org/index.php?wid=505 Craig Kohtz Fri, 29 Feb 2008 05:00:30 -0800