tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-134892952024-02-08T13:56:33.593-06:00Grey MatterTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-49187734160648680782009-01-04T11:31:00.004-06:002009-01-04T11:46:29.777-06:00Farewell 08, 2009 Bring It!2008 was a tough year. I was hospitalized twice with some pretty nasty colon issues.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotan_tx/3165367527/" title="P1040337.JPG by ToddGruben, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1089/3165367527_e1691bd9d5_m.jpg" alt="P1040337.JPG" height="240" width="135" /></a> My job has been kinda crazy with all the fun associated with a merger. I miss my friends, Ernie and Peter, who have went on to greener pastures<br /><br />But on the bright side I had a great vacation with my wife,<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotan_tx/2602996668/" title="DSC_0266.JPG by ToddGruben, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2602996668_fb0d62fe3a_m.jpg" alt="DSC_0266.JPG" height="160" width="240" /></a><br /><br />and have been blessed with a great school for my children.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotan_tx/2812331386/" title="DSC_0012.JPG by ToddGruben, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2812331386_e3ceae171a_m.jpg" alt="DSC_0012.JPG" height="160" width="240" /></a><br /><br /><br />So I have decided that 2009 is going to be a year of the "re-". I am going to <span style="font-weight: bold;">re</span>build my body, <span style="font-weight: bold;">re</span>-tool my skills, and<span style="font-weight: bold;"> re</span>lax my soul. <br /><br /><br /><br />Look out 2009, I am ready for you.Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-43431220583744875692009-01-04T11:27:00.002-06:002009-01-04T11:28:54.254-06:00Christmas 08 recital<object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2717522&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2717522&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/2717522">Up On The Housetop</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user246973">Todd Gruben</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2717572&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2717572&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/2717572">Chipmonk Christmas</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user246973">Todd Gruben</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-88584586784683199802008-08-24T09:32:00.000-05:002008-08-24T09:33:00.623-05:00The first book<object width="400" height="225"> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1592364&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" /> <embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1592364&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/1592364?pg=embed&sec=1592364">Emma's first book</a> from <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/user246973?pg=embed&sec=1592364">Todd Gruben</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com?pg=embed&sec=1592364">Vimeo</a>.Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-83670954381479356372008-08-23T13:23:00.002-05:002008-08-23T13:33:51.431-05:00Summer Recital '08<object width="400" height="225"> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1586934&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" /> <embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1586934&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/1586934?pg=embed&sec=1586934">Summer Recital: 08 The Imperial March</a> from <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/user246973?pg=embed&sec=1586934">Todd Gruben</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com?pg=embed&sec=1586934">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="225"> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1587336&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" /> <embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1587336&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/1587336?pg=embed&sec=1587336">Summer Recital 08: I just can't wait to be King</a> from <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/user246973?pg=embed&sec=1587336">Todd Gruben</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com?pg=embed&sec=1587336">Vimeo</a>.Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-62592513358836197462008-07-28T18:49:00.002-05:002008-07-28T19:07:20.801-05:00Reality DietWell, the wife has stumbled upon a new diet plan for the family. It seems pretty healthy, primarily with a focus on fiber. Day 1 has completed and I fee pretty good, and I think the meals where very filling and tasty. We have committed to 8 weeks in hopes of simply changing our palette. One rule of thumb for this diet is 2 grams of fiber for every 90 calories. The general idea is that if the food item meets this simple fiber rule, then it will contain more goody nutrients.<br /><br />Breakfast:<br />whole wheat toast, caramelized banana with cinnamon and fresh ground nutmeg, and natural peanut butter<br />yogurt and a granola.<br /><br />Lunch:<br />veggie patty, whole wheat bun, smoked mozzarella, tomato spout and avocado salad. 10 potato chips<br /><br />Dinner:<br />pan fried sole seasoned with corn meal, hot paprika, and cumin. with tomato, green bean, and spinach salad<br /><br />Dessert:mango lassie(wow i must say this was awesome. The highlight of the day)Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-77164847003305589982008-05-30T19:20:00.002-05:002008-05-30T19:24:10.366-05:00Kate's Spring Recital 08<object width="400" height="225"> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1093898&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" /> <embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1093898&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/1093898?pg=embed&sec=1093898">Popeye The Sailor Man</a> from <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/user246973?pg=embed&sec=1093898">Todd Gruben</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com?pg=embed&sec=1093898">Vimeo</a>.<br /><br /><object width="400" height="225"> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1093916&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" /> <embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1093916&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=01AAEA&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/1093916?pg=embed&sec=1093916">Scooby Dooby Doo</a> from <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/user246973?pg=embed&sec=1093916">Todd Gruben</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com?pg=embed&sec=1093916">Vimeo</a>.Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-71706628711612764412008-05-20T08:19:00.001-05:002008-05-20T08:19:45.193-05:00Good Luck!<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotan_tx/2506645217/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2506645217_ab7afe4a8e_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotan_tx/2506645217/">DSC_0039.JPG</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/rotan_tx/">ToddGruben</a> </span></div>Look out MIT, here comes Big ern. Study hard and learn a lot.<br clear="all" />Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-3500263028320273582008-03-12T22:27:00.001-05:002008-03-12T22:27:49.119-05:00Spring Break 08<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotan_tx/2329224813/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2072/2329224813_fd1887a619_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotan_tx/2329224813/">P1010657.JPG</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/rotan_tx/">ToddGruben</a> </span></div>Carpe Diem<br clear="all" />Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-21459303954487659912008-03-05T19:41:00.001-06:002008-03-05T19:41:22.335-06:00Look out World<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotan_tx/2300349235/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2300349235_6cd861a708_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rotan_tx/2300349235/">DSC_0049.JPG</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/rotan_tx/">ToddGruben</a> </span></div>I was amazed at my 5 year olds eye for color selection. She colored this page with her own imagination. Wow is all I can say.<br clear="all" />Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-36217471622908530962008-02-29T19:46:00.002-06:002008-02-29T20:01:42.762-06:00Day 29Complete! I did a pretty good job of sticking to the goal. My only lapse was the planned birthday meal and a slight bit just to appease the in laws. I weigh 205 and feel pretty good. I guess we probably were not as creative as we had hoped but it is always nice to achieve a goal. I am planning on getting my blood work pretty soon after I get down below 200.<br /><br />I started a new cycling program again last monday and it is pretty tough getting back into the swing of things. I really want a some sort of data logger for my rides. I'm debating between the ibike, which is a wind based power meter, and a garmin. The garmin unit has gps and heart data and the ibike has power, windspeed and temperature. I probably don't need any of it, but I like to have the data so that I can discuss achievements with my friends and maybe have something to compare. It kinda gives a purpose to all the painful efforts. Its also nice to relive those moments. I still go back to my HTH06 experience over on motionbased web site. How silly is that to find purpose in silly dots on a graph. But it seems most of my life is about an increasing graph, age, finances and what not.<br /><br />breakfast:<br />smoothy<br />coffee<br /><br />lunch:<br />grapefruit<br />power bar<br /><br />dinner:<br />mozzarella, basil, and tomato sandwich<br />salad with blue cheese dressing<br />also snacked on french fries, cheese quesadilla, and a slice of cheese pizza.Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-35227662664345357892008-02-28T18:51:00.002-06:002008-02-28T18:54:32.468-06:00Day 28Breakfast:<br />scrambled eggs<br />whole wheat toast and butter<br />coffee<br /><br />lunch:<br />asian salad<br />black tea<br /><br />dinner:<br />mashed potatoes<br />hummus and pita<br />lemon soup<br />chocolateTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-73488778770079699482008-02-27T18:46:00.000-06:002008-02-28T18:49:32.264-06:00Day 27Breakfast:<br />chocolate smoothy<br />coffee<br /><br />lunch:<br />wild mushroom curry soup<br /><br />Dinner:<br />Asian salad(green peas,broccoli, sprouts,cashews, edame)<br />macaroni and cheese<br />black eyed peas<br />chocolateTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-15032689413110222402008-02-26T20:36:00.001-06:002008-02-28T18:46:21.565-06:00Day 26Happy Birthday Kate!<br /><br /><br />breakfast:<br />chocolate smoothy<br />coffee<br /><br />Lunch:<br />romain salad with roasted vegetables<br />missed the protein today<br /><br /><br />Dinner:<br />Spaghetti with tomato sauce<br />garlic bread<br />chocolate molten cakeTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-24639295653628414592008-02-25T20:43:00.000-06:002008-02-26T16:45:52.522-06:00Day 25Breakfast:<br />chocolate smoothy<br />coffee<br /><br />Lunch:<br />romaine salad with goat cheese and packaged tuna<br /><br />Dinner:<br />wild mushroom curry soup<br />roasted vegetable (egg plant,zuccini, yellow squash, onion, and roasted red pepper)<br />sandwich<br />chocolate square.Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-59312003501390215192008-02-24T10:42:00.000-06:002008-02-25T10:49:27.327-06:00Day 24Today we had a scheduled cheat on the month o' veggies. It was the wife's birthday and she requested chicken fried steak back in january, So I simply must abide. It seemed to go over pretty well, I made it for all the grandparents. Quite the production, frying that much meat on our small stove. Visually the meat looked a bit dark, but the flavor and texture turned out quit nice. <br /><br />My Dad mentioned he was responding very well to niacin, so I thought I might give it a try to help my cholesterol numbers. For some reason, I want to avoid the statins like the plague. <br /><br />Breakfast:<br />coffee<br /><br />Lunch:<br />Chicken fried steak, mashed potato's and hot rolls<br /><br /><br />Dinner:<br />cheese enchiladas, refried beans and rice.Todd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-76569549862684141052008-02-23T22:38:00.002-06:002008-02-28T19:33:27.191-06:00Day 23Happy birthday Sweetheart! Today we had birthday celebration #1 of the weekend. Had a nice time seeing an ok movie, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443274/"> vantage point </a> Short movie with a bit of action. Not much to write home about, but I'm easy, so I'll say it was entertaining. I weighed in at 206<br /><br />Breakfast:<br />Bean and cheese tacos<br />cinamon roll<br />coffee<br /><br />Dinner:<br />Scallops and green chili mash potatoes (z-tejas)<br />chocolate pieTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-36226928036341940172008-02-22T22:35:00.001-06:002008-02-25T10:38:15.013-06:00Day 22Breakfast:<br />coffee<br /><br />Lunch:<br />Whole Wheat pasta, feta and roasted vegetables<br />Dinner:<br />Artichoke pesto pizza<br />greek saladTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-2163103152726307632008-02-21T21:16:00.002-06:002008-02-21T21:22:22.457-06:00Day 21Breakfast:<br />chocolate smoothy<br /><br />Lunch:<br />tuna and romaine salad<br /><br />Dinner:<br />hummus, tzatziki, <br />broccolli and cauliflower<br />chocolate pieTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-20000436121300563102008-02-20T21:09:00.001-06:002008-02-21T21:16:26.180-06:00Day 20Breakfast:<br />chocolate smoothy<br /><br />Lunch:<br />wheat noodles,roasted vegetables(leeks,artichokes,tomatoes) and goat cheese<br /><br />Dinner:<br />Salmon <br />fingerling potatoes<br />peasTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-48844641673441829032008-02-19T20:28:00.000-06:002008-02-20T10:32:08.094-06:00Day 19Breakfast:<br />chocolate smoothy<br /><br />Lunch:<br />tofu and rice noodles with lettuce<br /><br />Dinner:<br />whole grain pasta, goat cheese and roasted vegetables( radiccio,leeks, artichokes)<br />ChiaTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-47711895604394981402008-02-18T20:29:00.002-06:002008-02-18T20:31:50.355-06:00Day 18Breakfast<br />coffee<br />Egg frittata<br /><br />Lunch:<br />Wendy's Panko fish sandwich<br /><br />Dinner:<br />Shrimp brown rice stirfry<br />Chia teaTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-36746485734428616062008-02-17T20:00:00.000-06:002008-02-18T08:02:27.335-06:00Day 17Breakfast:<br />bean and cheese taco with salsa<br />coffee<br /><br />Snack:<br />dried strawberries<br />peanut M&M<br /><br />Dinner:<br />Oyster soup(cream, leeks, and carrots)<br />ice creamTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-53013189673269102262008-02-16T20:27:00.001-06:002008-02-21T21:23:31.930-06:00Day 16I weighed in at 204 this morning.<br /><br />Brunch:<br />Egg, broccoli and mushroom frittata<br />coffee<br /><br />Dinner:<br />Shrimp and scallop skilletTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-78735693438546971212008-02-15T20:24:00.002-06:002008-02-19T16:46:53.555-06:00Day 15Breakfast:<br />scrambled eggs<br /><br />Lunch:<br />spring rolls<br /><br /><br /><br />Dinner:<br />Ravioli<br />Garlic bread<br />romaine saladTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13489295.post-35166287582215528802008-02-14T22:04:00.003-06:002008-02-19T16:47:32.469-06:00Day 14Happy Valentines day.<br /><br /><br />Breakfast:<br />coffee<br /><br />Lunch:<br />creamed spinach<br />sweet potato pie<br /><br />Dinner:<br />scallop and shrimp skillet(spinach and white bean)<br />chocolateTodd Grubenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12043860033054852037noreply@blogger.com0