Let’s set the stage. It’s Friday night. I’ve got the house and the car to myself, with a whole tank of gas. Tax refunds are half in. And since I had a restless night, ending at 04h00, I’m too tired to do anything else except go to bed. Somehow, I thought that life as a grownup would be “funner”.
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In the natural progression of things, each new season comes with its own symbol. Fall(ing) leaves, snow(y) winter, robins in spring and then, summer.
posted in computing, Idol | Comments Off on Lunacy not linked to the full moon | 274 words
I’m no longer sure that my government has my best interests at heart. Speaking vicariously, of course. I shouldn’t pay attention to declining services, at least until I need them. But today’s story on the CBC website gives me pause.
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What did you learn today? I picked up all sorts of trivial knowledge, and will now try to process the factoids into a format that is meaningful to me. It’s supposed to assure retention.
posted in humour | Comments Off on Things I’ve recently learned | 250 words
Philanthropy: where an external hard drive comes home from a classroom, and you swap your extra one as a replacement.
posted in politics | Comments Off on The power to reject | 273 words
Not much occasion to make stuff (electronically) these days. After all, you can buy most things, already assembled. However, I indulged myself last evening and this morning, and I now have a small QRP antenna tuner. The choice was based on my usual research, and after reading the reviews on eHam.net, I chose to go with the kitted version of the Emtech ZM-2 ATU.
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Maybe it’s my “not from here” accent, or just the fact that I’m asking for unusual objects, but I don’t always obtain success when I go shopping in the city. More research is needed.
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A Canadian museum is richer today. By one penny: the last coin has been struck, and collected, and now it will find its way into the permanent collection of “to be announced”. Watch for copycats on this one, because I know that there are a few more copies out there. I have some, in fact. In jars, in drawers, under furniture. In fact, like everyone else, I have too many. Penny rich / penny poor.
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I’d like to draw your attention to something. On TV, there are more real people than before. Especially in the commercials.
posted in media | Comments Off on Real people in imaginary places | 253 words
Among the things I learned today
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