Semiquincentennial
America’s Bicentennial is the first major news event I can remember well. Doubtless this was facilitated by my entire world turning red, white, and blue, but it was also aided …
Think
“That’s not something we talk about.”
Is the title of this post familiar? Did you hear it in your head in a parent’s voice, or grandparent’s voice? Maybe an aunt’s or uncle’s? If you’re at least …
Facebook, Chapter 3
My second Facebook hiatus is over. The first one was a little more than two years. This one ended at about 14 months. I didn’t know it was a hiatus …
My non-review of the McDonald’s Big Arch
McDonald’s has a new burger called the Big Arch, which is essentially a Big Mac on steroids. You can get the full description here, and I borrowed this (also linked) …
Cracks in the Amazon facade?
We’ve had the same Amazon Echo for well over ten years, because I was part of the group to which it was available before widespread release. It’s always worked flawlessly, …
Remembering my son’s first watch, and considering guilt correctly
Shortly after Aaron got his first wristwatch—so, maybe age 7—he brought it to me asking about the scratches in the acrylic crystal. I said, more or less: “if your fingernail …
Reflections on the road
The 2025 Precious Hearts Tour is underway. Watch for a post early next week. I love visiting my seldom-seen friends. It’s the purpose for the trip, and a high attainable …
The most wonderful time of the year
I was waiting for an online meeting to start a minute ago and a colleague asked how things were going. I said “oh, this time of year I just hook …
Trump on defense, a year early
I’m not sure what to make of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s rancorous split with our esteemed president, nor his hasty about-face on a vote to release the Epstein files. I did …
Workday breakfast
I just made a breakfast date with a longtime friend. We’ve gone before, but it’s been too long. Whether professional, personal, or both, I’m a big fan of getting together …