Random thoughts, life lessons, hopes and dreams
Keys gave way to keypads, key cards, proximity fobs and smart phones. But the doors always opened. Files moved from file cabinets, to fax machines, to email attachments to the Cloud. But information was always available. Typewriters and (some, but not all) adding machines were replaced by mini-computers, desktop computers, laptops, tablets and phones. But... Continue Reading →
Unlike people who have completed the switch to credit cards and payment apps, some of us still carry a little cash, and many of us are a little obsessive about the denomination and storage of cash in our wallets. I like a mix of notes, and I like all the presidents to be upright and... Continue Reading →
Remember that old joke? Well, computer technical support is like that, sometimes. This week, I thought I’d try to combine my on-going technology journey (the one inspired by Pam’s Luddite Wannabe post) with an update on the mysterious case of the WordPress “Like” button. Yes, we’re still working on that. One of the chronic problems... Continue Reading →
On Sunday, I participated in a the All Seasons blogfest. Joining that blogfest and posting on a Sunday are rare events for me, and to make it even more special, I wrote and published the post using Guttenberg – the new WordPress editor. After my recent post about luddites, I should be shy about telling... Continue Reading →
“Give us this prompt! We’ll be good! We promise!” Linda G. Hill put the Friday reminder for the Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt up early today, which means one thing. The voices that I keep locked away all week have been drooling over the chance to bust out of that dark corner of my mind.... Continue Reading →
Yes! Bonus points are available. I love bonus points. Linda says: “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “yes.” Use it as a word, use it in a word, extra points if you start and finish your post with it. Enjoy!” And Pam gave me the inspiration to blather on somewhat mindlessly: "If... Continue Reading →
That should read “same higher price, cash or credit” since most people seem to use some type of plastic these days and the merchant has to pay someone to process that transaction. What got me started on this topic? I sense you asking. Well, it was Linda. Linda G. Hill, the lovely woman who hands... Continue Reading →
Credit to a friend and coworker for recently highlighting one of the saddest things systems developers (and other agents of change) ever hear: "But that's how we've always done it." Part of Linda G Hill's One-liner Wednesday challenge.
I woke up last Friday to find an email from Twitter encouraging me to go, as they said: “Beyond words. Twitter is for sharing standout moments. And not just with text. It lets you tell stories — as they happen — with photos. Our new photo features make sharing your pics a snap.” The email... Continue Reading →
