It has been said that the only real constant in life is change. Yesterday, Area Voices migrated all of its bloggers to a new platform and it has caused quite a stir. Many things are different and it appears some things may be lost - presently all my blog comments are missing-in-action (some bloggers report [...]
I am dated by my vocabulary. All my favorites – fab, peachy, awesome, cool, hip, the bomb, diggin’ it, right on, etc. are things you hear in old TV shows and movies. I was thinking that it might be time to update my vocabulary, but then I heard one of the local radio stations use [...]
I want to win the lottery. I have big plans for that ten plus million dollars I always hear about others winning. I’ll admit, this has been a longstanding desire. I have long thought that it would be a good idea for the fates to allow me to become a multi-millionaire just by virtue of [...]
Today is a day of remembrance and reflection for America. It is difficult to believe that the attack that refocused our view of vulnerability was eight years ago now. Eight long years ago – or should the statement be only eight years ago? Either way a discussion must be had. The anniversary of 9/11 came [...]
I admit it – I Google almost everything. I can’t help it. Google is quick and easy and supplies you with as much information as you could possibly want. I rationalize that it is the researcher in me that is drawn to powerful search engines, but really it is just a curiosity that is never [...]
I think when most folks say TMI (Too Much Information) they are referencing the disclosure of private information from an individual that makes them uncomfortable. That is how I typically define it, but this morning as I attempt to catch up on my bulging email boxes I find myself screaming at the computer, “TMI!” And [...]
THE NEW FORTY 