Your tax dollars at work for better design! No, seriously, this is actually US tax dollars working to develop a “better” font. Not even kidding. Believe it or not, there’s a little something called the United States Web Design System … Continued
What if “facts” are what actual “news publishers” wanted you to know? Since the last US Presidential election, there’s been a lot of focus on “news” and “fake news” and what the difference between the two might be. Many have … Continued
How big are those Star Wars ships? This week, I just have something quick for you because I’ve been busy. Stop laughing! It happens! Also, this is just cool, so I’m glad to be sharing it. Have you ever wondered … Continued
I think it’s understandable that I have dogs on my mind lately. It’s only been a few weeks since I had to put my 16-year-old dog, Hilda, down and I’m still surprised how hard it was. Unlike almost any other … Continued
It’s harder than you think! It’s no secret to anyone who reads this blog that I love science-fiction. I don’t know if it’s the escape of it, or the promise of a better tomorrow. Or maybe just the idea that … Continued
Executive summaries for internet articles. I don’t read as many books as I used to when I was younger, but I think I actually read more text. Granted, I’m part of the generation that really grew the internet as we … Continued
“Check your flaps and seals.” If you’re a spy history buff, like I am, you’ll recognize that as an admonition to a fellow practitioner to make sure that their communication is secure and that they don’t have any “leaks” in … Continued
Born December 8th, 2002. Departed March 13th, 2019. At 11:25am this morning, the vet told Sharon and I what we already knew; Hilda had passed on from this world into the next. I got her when she was just barely … Continued
I don’t care what anyone says; you just can’t have enough data. With storage being so relatively cheap, I don’t really get rid of any old data any more. It’s true. I have so much cheap storage around my house … Continued
Mid-life doesn’t have to be your first crisis! Maybe it’s because I just turned fifty recently, or maybe because it seems like all my friends are suddenly turning into old men, but second acts are on my mind. You know, … Continued
