Life is a Simulation
At least, if you’re obsessed with scale modeling as a hobby. A couple of years ago, I read an article about a man so obsessed with trains that he created a full-size commuter rail car in his basement. No joke. … Continued
Cell Phone Etiquette
I feel like the pandemic has made our use of cell phones even ruder than we used to be. Honestly? I feel like being locked down for the better part of a year, to whatever degree we individually have been, … Continued
Go Green, A Month At A Time
Going green doesn’t have to be an all or nothing thing. Even doing a little something that’s healthier for the planet can be a big benefit. And, the infographic in this post, brought to you thanks to Daily Infographic, shows … Continued
Santa’s Flight Plan
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I’m just not smart enough to calculate Santa’s trajectory. Seriously, I love science, but I’m just not good enough at math to keep track of Santa Claus on his flight plan around the world on Christmas Eve. Thankfully, I don’t … Continued
Healthy Skepticism
People who call me pessimistic are just not being realistic. If the past several election cycles and the attendant advertising and attempts to sway voters have shown anything, I think, it’s that having an extra healthy level of skepticism is … Continued
Programming Widgets
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I’m anything but a professional programmer, but occasionally, I make stuff. Sometimes, in my day job, I have to solve a particular problem and the only way I can manage that is via some small bit of programming. Usually, it’s … 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
Legit Free Airport Wifi
A little aid for the travellers. Back in the days that I was one of those “road warriors” who spent countless hours in airports waiting for flights, wifi wasn’t even really a thing. Certainly not free wifi in the airports. … Continued
Pre-Written Emails
I love short-cuts and time-saving templates. When I was a kid, my mother had a book of example letters for every occasion. I loved that book and the idea behind it. Every page was a pre-written example letter or template … Continued
Left Over Gift Cards
By now, I bet you’ve spent most of your “Christmas money”. And, if you’re like me, that came in the form of a gift card, not actual cash. Honestly, I kind of prefer it to actual cash for the most … Continued
