The travel season has begun, for others. For a change, my supper services were required for more than my own brood. And given our Maritime heritage, things never moved beyond the dining room table.
posted in travel | Comments Off on A kitchen party without music, sort of | 254 words
I could have bought another computer this evening. The will to resist was about as low as it can go, and I was right there, in front of a display of a dozen different netbooks. Except. The only model that made sense was a Dell, and Future Shop doesn’t really sell Dell computers. They facilitate the ordering process, and allow you to pick up your order in the store instead of having a pesky delivery truck bring things right to your door. In real terms, no thanks for all that invaluable service. An extended warranty with that, sir?
posted in technology | Comments Off on Staving off temptation | 318 words
I went to school today. Looking at your calendar, you might assume that the student and teacher class of our society are all out and about having unrestrained fun. Not so; there are still those who are in class in spite of it all.
posted in education | Comments Off on Show this scene to the winter crowd | 336 words
I feel better now. One of the little marvels of new technology (Skype) has finally “entered” my workplace. Nothing too flashy or forced on the whole family; we used the peered version to allow a job interview this afternoon. From small steps to marathon runs.
posted in media, technology | Comments Off on Small sometimes trumps large | 261 words
Please let it end! I’m unable to handle any more media coverage from Neverland or Staples or outside the hospital or anywhere else where fanatics gather.
posted in computing, technology | Comments Off on We feel your pain, console owner | 273 words
Times are tough. How tough, asks the wit in the peanut gallery? Well, … Radio Vatican will begin airing advertisements to cover the costs of their broadcasts.
posted in economy, media | Comments Off on Too expensive to justify, actually | 273 words
In anticipation of days (and nights) in the womb known as the family automobile, I’ve been preparing what used to be known as “mix tapes”. Technology has moved along, and the medium of choice will be CD with MP3, but the music selection is as important as ever. To provide a randomness, I’ve changed my source.
posted in music | Comments Off on Anticipating the sounds of summer | 266 words
Caveat emptor. The two words should be printed on money. If you have a personal shopping bag, take the time to print (in indelible ink) on the side of the sack. Be prepared, oh shopper, because we live in a world of deceit.
posted in economy | Comments Off on Towards an educated class of consumers | 274 words
Funny how a day is made better when there’s a dash involved. As much as you learn to forswear the “run for the bus” after a few years in this city, from time to time a good sprint gets you home at a decent hour.
posted in travel | Comments Off on Run for the ground | 311 words
Slowly but surely, our simple camping style is eroding. Tonight we bought a kitchen shelter. Little more to say, is there?
posted in humour | Comments Off on Come in out of the bugs and the rain | 272 words
