Monthly Archives: October 2014

10-30-2014 Thinking of you

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I don’t have much to say today. I’m in the thick of writing drivers and making plans for this weekend. Be ready for anything. I’ll be waiting. Just wanted you to know I’m thinking about you … Continue reading →

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10-29-2014 Your Geeky Father

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’ve had a fairly good week at work.  I upgraded another test cell to my new version of the control software.  Three out of seven done so far. There was a minor bug I fixed this … Continue reading →

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10-27-2014 I Know it’s only Monday

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I know it’s only Monday, but I can’t wait for this weekend.It’s the one year anniversary of Papa Gene’s passing.  I’m taking Michèle down to Plantersville for the Renaissance Festival.  It was just miles from our … Continue reading →

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10-24-2014 Sorry for the Delay

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I must admit, I feel a little silly at times writing to you.  These letters aren’t likely going to be read until a few years from now. It’s easy for me to lose track of time … Continue reading →

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10-17-2014 Finally Friday

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Friday has finally rolled up to the end of a very long week.  I get to go home to Michèle tonight. I can’t wait. I haven’t gotten any of the scan results back yet.  I’m hoping … Continue reading →

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10-16-2014 Coming Clean

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I have to admit that in my last post I pretended that everything was fine on my end.  I lied.  It took me a few days to accept the news and become willing to share it.  … Continue reading →

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10-14-2014 A Picture from up high

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Michèle had to fly out to Washington DC this week.  After all the sunset photos I sent her from the train, she finally got treated to a wonderful one.  I wanted to share this with you. … Continue reading →

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10-13-2014 Been a While

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, It’s been several days since I wrote last.  Late last week I came down with a cold and didn’t climb out of bed for 2 days. Then I rode the train over the weekend. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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10-06-2014 Play with new software

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m writing to you today from a Windows 10 Technical Preview in a virtual computer.  One day I’ll explain how all that works.  The gist of this is I’m working on a computer that won’t be … Continue reading →

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10-03-2014 It’s Friday

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, My tickets are booked for the Heartland Flyer tomorrow morning.  I’m finally going home after two long weeks. I’m looking forward to seeing Michèle.  There’s an art festival in Richardson we’re planning to go to.  My … Continue reading →

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