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2007 Archive

Most content for 2007 is listed on the pages linked above. However, sometimes older journal entries are revised. News of such updates will be posted here. Special news and announcements can also be found here.

  1. ❖Ice Storm. I previously posted only the daytime photos from the recent ice storm. I’ve now added some photos that were taken at night. (20071221fr1456)

  2. ❖Perian QuickTime Codec - Video Conversion. Capture YouTube videos, save them, and convert them to other formats. (20071214fr1018)

  3. ❖Resources for Life 2008 Calendar. The 2008 calendar is now available. Please let me know if you would like a copy. The theme is Motivation. (200712140926)

  4. ❖Mike Huckabee Ahead in Iowa Polls. Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is now the favorite in Iowa among Republicans. (20071214fr0911)

  5. ❖Ice Storm.Today we had an ice storm. (20071211tu1836)

  6. ❖Engaged. On December 10 I got engaged! (20071211tu1831)

  7. ❖Personal Update 200712. My personal update for December 2007 is now online. (20071210mo1821)

  8. ❖Barack and Michelle Obama with Oprah Winfrey. This evening I saw Barack and Michelle Obama with Oprah Winfrey in Cedar Rapids. (20071208sa2358)

  9. ❖Stuffed Animals. Today I gave away my collection of stuffed animals as a gift. Before parting with them, I decided to take one last group photo of the eclectic menagerie. (20071208sa2225)

  10. ❖Targus TXL617 Backpack Computer Case. I recently purchased a backpack for carrying computer-support-related equipment and other technology. (20071207fr1103)

  11. ❖Shoe Review. I’ve recently written up descriptive reviews of some boots and shoes from Payless Shoesource: Rugged Outback Desoto Hiker Shoes, Non-Slip Duty Sport Oxford Shoes, Airwalk Summit Snow Boot Shoes, and the Rugged Outback Ranier Waterproof Boots. I want to thank my style, fashion, and clothing consultant (my girlfriend) for her invaluable assistance in helping me find great clothes and shoes at an exceptional value. (20071207fr1014)

  12. ❖Heart Songs 200712 - Always. The December 2007 Heart Songs selections are now available. (20071204tu0939)

  13. ❖Stock Photos Update. Additional photos were recently added to the following stock photo collections: backgrounds, buildings, flowers, impressions, and water. (20071203mo1745)

  14. ❖Ice on Rocks. These are photos of ice on rocks after an ice storm. (20071203mo1744)

  15. ❖Letter Delivery. I’ve received a lot of postal mail over the past five months. Amazingly, one letter arrived addressed to me without my mailing address. (20071130fr0937)

  16. ❖Heart Songs 200711 - Far Away. The November 2007 Heart Songs are now available. Now that the 2007 Heart Songs selections have been made, the annual cycle of selecting Heart Songs begins again. (20071127tu1407)

  17. ❖First Snow. The first snowfall of the season was on Thanksgiving. (20071126mo1229)

  18. ❖Wal-Mart and the Environment. This past week I purchased some “Made in the USA” organic socks from Wal-Mart. (20071117sa1901)

  19. ❖Aveeno Lip Conditioner. This week I’ve been using Aveeno Lip Conditioner to protect my lips from the dryness of the season. (20071117sa1525)

  20. ❖Bee Movie. I had an opportunity to see Bee Movie and write up a brief review. (20071117sa1301)

  21. ❖New York City Photos. Photos are now available from my visit to New York City. I hope to write about my weekend in a journal entry soon. (20071115th1708)

  22. ❖The Hidden Tzaddikim. I’ve just returned from a visit to New York City. I hope to post photos and a writing about my trip soon. Until then, I’d like to share an e-mail about peace that I received today. (20071114we1209)

  23. ❖Heart Songs 2007. The Heart Songs selections for 2007 are now available. (20071104su1844)

  24. ❖Personal Update 200711. The personal update from Gregory Johnson for the month of November is now available. (20071101th2150)


Current Projects

  1. ❖maintaining fitness goals of exercise, nutrition, and sleep for optimal performance, productivity, and effectiveness

  2. ❖writing a book on simpler and smaller living

  3. ❖composing music

  4. ❖writing reviews of products and services

  5. ❖keeping up with regular journal entries

  6. ❖evaluating music for the monthly Heart Songs collection

  7. ❖expanding on photography collection

  8. ❖working the 8-5 weekday job

  9. ❖providing computer support to hundreds of clients

  10. ❖maintaining the Resources for Life.com website

  11. ❖helping to facilitate the small house movement

  12. ❖working with consumer advocacy

  13. ❖having a social life

  14. ❖and more...

Gregory at a glance...

Here’s a quick introduction to the world of Gregory:

  1. ❖Faith/Lifeways: Adonaikido

  2. ❖Health: committed to yoga and a daily fitness routine as part of the Schedule for Life

  3. ❖Food: Vegetarian / Vegan

  4. ❖Home: The Mobile Hermitage, a 140 square foot cottage

  5. ❖Transportation: commuting by bicycle year-round, member of the Life Mobility Transportation Group

  6. ❖Relationship: engaged

  7. ❖Career: computer support consultant with TSRG and the University of Iowa


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