1) Homebrewing beer. (Mmm… beer!)
2) Following, participating, and/or speculating on the Apple/Macintosh/iPod/iPhone technology scene. A current little nugget, linked here: BluRay has taken a long time to develop into a gimme, but it's prime to be so now. The other "compelling" feature? My opinion is that while we've heard a lot about much smaller touchscreens (iPhone/iPod Touch-sized to tablet/netbook size), the Lords of Secrecy may in the process of, or may have, secured or built in house their own 20" and 24" touch screens. Sounds like an engineering challenge, yes. But isn't that what the march of technology all about?
3) Environmental consulting. I was an environmental scientist specializing in water quality for two years before moving back up to Portland. One of the many parts of that job was researching and developing Best Management Practices for our clients to enact in their effort to (in the arena of water quality) prevent or reduce water pollution. And as in other areas, of course I watch the trends in environmental efficiency. Coupled with my years of teaching experience, I'm an ideal go-to guy for everything from commentary on the bleeding edge, to selecting (maybe even developing and implementing, and/or installing?) those practices and technologies that help our homes and buildings and organizations that much more efficient and less wasteful for the environment. Now, how to develop and sell my services…?
A few of the many ideas. Thanks for reading. Now, discuss…
