Siliconchef by Brian Richardson

New International Terminal at ATL

siliconchef — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:02:20 +0000

Yes, there is a new international terminal opening tomorrow in Atlanta. No, I haven't seen it in person ... and I won't for many months. Talk about poor timing.

Fifth of May (Jonathan Coulton song parody)

siliconchef — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:44:27 +0000

I don't always write song parodies, but when I do they're to the tune of Jonathan Coulton.

Change of the Season(s)

siliconchef — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:10:45 +0000

Remember that song "All Four Seasons" by Sting? You can get the same experience without the gushy love song feelings ... just get a job where you constantly travel.

The Truck That Ate My Driveway

siliconchef — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:38:41 +0000

This post is about automotive entropy, financial obligations and the American economy.

In Flight Socks

siliconchef — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:20:31 +0000

It's surprisingly hard to buy a pair of socks in an airport.

Dressing Like An Adult

siliconchef — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:59:10 +0000

At 40 I'm still trying to figure out how to be an adult. Somedays I still can't master dressing myself.

I am Jack’s Vibrating Luggage

siliconchef — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:47:26 +0000

It’s never a good thing when you show up for your flight and the police have roped off your airline’s registration counter. But that happened to me last Monday.

My wife and I arrived at the airport Monday afternoon, several hours before our flight to Frankfurt was scheduled to depart. The three [...]

Trust Is A Funny Thing

siliconchef — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:14:05 +0000

Here's the "good news, bad news" update on TSE Pre Check

Trust But Verify

siliconchef — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:51:20 +0000

The CBP's Trusted Traveler program ... is it worth the extra cash?

Carry On Versus Checked Bags

siliconchef — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:39:54 +0000

Brian usually checks his bags, but not always. Here's why Brian goes carry-on only.