Category Archives: Rant
The Big Hand is…
…near the one and the little hand is on the six. That’s how I learned how to tell time. My dad would ask me to go check the time and I would report back. He would then quiz me as … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Rant, Technology, Woodworking
Tagged analog, digital, drill press, smart tools, video
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What Happened to Our Independence?
Tomorrow is Independence Day here in the United States. Free from the tyranny of British rule, that’s us for almost 250 years. It’s always a happy time, never more so than in 1976, when a few of my friends and … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Rant
Tagged 4th of July, bias, critical thinking, Independence, News, physics, polarization
118 Comments
Darkness is a State of Mind
I’ve written in the past about the degree to which I dislike Daylight Saving Time. I think it’s a dumb idea. It doesn’t surprise me that politicians keep it alive, because retail and recreation industries of all sorts like it. … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut, Opinion, Rant
Tagged CT River, Daylight Saving, DST, Great River Park, politicians, River, sunrise
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Amazon’s Monkeys Need to Get Smarter
Sometimes, in spite of all the smart things they do, Amazon seems as dumb as a bag of hammers. Oh sure, they have warehouses that are so automated that they don’t even have to have lights on. They have One-click … Continue reading
One Liner Wednesday – No Worries
I used to think that the expression that drove me the craziest was “no problem.” People say “no problem” all the time when they should be saying “you’re welcome.” How hard is the “Thank you” – “You’re welcome” exchange? When … Continue reading
WordPress is Messing with Me
I’ve been using WordPress for well over 5 years. For the most part, I really like it. I had been using Blogger before coming here, and the experience in this community has been better than I thought a blogging experience … Continue reading →