Time Is A Construct
And yet, we are so often constrained by it and use it as a measure of accomplishment. Take this post, for instance. I had intended to write it and share it on the first day of the new year. But, … Continued
Security Awareness
So, I guess I’ve gotten popular somewhere because I see someone banging on my WordPress security. They keep getting locked out though because they’re assuming that the default username is “admin”, so they’re never going to guess that password. I … Continued
Blogging Burnout
I’m feeling a little burned out this week. When I scaled back my posting to these weekly link posts or reposts, I thought it would be easier than making original content. And, at first, it was. I just had to … Continued
Christmas Day 2020
posted in: Deep Thoughts, Marginalia and Notes from the Editor, News and Current Events, Red Herrings |
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Normally, I’d share a silly link, but not today. Today, it’s Christmas. The day that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, also known as Yeshua ben Yeshua, Lamb of God, and Light of the World. We live in strange times, … Continued
Give Back On Black Friday
Instead of engaging in conspicuous spending on the biggest sale day of the year, why not give back? I’m not a huge fan of consumerism, but at the same time, I’m trapped in a culture that’s filled with it. And, … Continued
Still Time for a Course Correction
There’s still time to fix some mistakes. Since the COVID-19 lockdown started, I put on at least fifteen pounds. Working from home, literally steps from my kitchen, combined with a little stress eating really did a number on me. Especially … Continued
Money Management
I always seem to have more expenses than money. The other day I was working from home and my wife came to get me in a little bit of a panic. There was a considerable amount of standing water in … Continued
Time Distortion Under Stress
Or, does anybody really know what time it is? I know everyone is talking about this, but I have to constantly remind myself of the day and time. And, yes, I know this is a side effect of being do … Continued
New Rules for the New Year
Okay, maybe not rules per se, but Friday posts might be different. Look, I’ve been posting every Friday for something more than ten years. Probably close to sixteen years, actually, though I have to admit I haven’t actually checked. In … Continued
Random Resolutions for 2019
Another new year and another chance to break promises to yourself! I never bother with New Year’s Resolutions any more, personally. I’ve tried “turning over a new leaf†in January so many times that I’m in danger of becoming a … Continued
