Adventures with Dr. Lady Cutie Troublemaker

Well, I downloaded and ran the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, which, following a scan, reported that:

Your computer can run Windows Vista – Based on our scan of your system, Windows Vista Business appears to be the best edition for you. Windows Vista Business, a good choice for your PC, is designed specifically for small and mid-sized organizations with advanced backup, new security tools, comprehensive networking and dedicated resources to help keep you up and running. You can upgrade from your current version of Windows and keep your files, settings and programs. Consider Windows Vista Ultimate to combine the best business and entertainment experiences available.

But you know, even though there aren’t too many roadblocks (a few drivers and a few programs I’d need to uninstall before the upgrade then reinstall later), upgrading seems fraught with peril. I always see that latest thing, download it, then spend the next few days trying to get my computer working again after the inevitable disaster ensues. And this time, it’s a whole operating system. If you take the plunge, let me know. For now, I’ll still be here, clunking around with my old timey XP.

Rats. I guess I’ve given you a defective PacMan game. Hey, it’s the thought that counts. Being unable to see half of the board makes it more of a challenge! 😛

I went and saw the Raconteurs with “Bostonist Jon” on Friday night, and despite some serious nosebleed seats, the gig was excellent. Seriously. We all knew that Jack White was a genius, but this band is cohesive, tight, and clearly and equal collaboration, not a bunch of guys backing one superstar. I really don’t think I’m overstating things when I say that their songs have the rhythmic, melodic, and structural complexity of rock and roll greats, like Zeppelin and later Beatles. And yet, it’s brand new and innovative. I have a feeling that at the end of the day, more people will know the Raconteurs than the White Stripes.


Pardon me for singing so loud in the video. I was just filming with future screen grabbing in mind, but the video turned out to be good enough to share!

Someone else’s video (they had better seats!):