Gadgets ‘R Me
Years ago I was intriged by hot dog cookers, pasta makers, and other bizarre gadgets which have since moved on through garage sales! Since my first TRS-80 Microcomputer in 1977 most of the gadgets have been electronic. Gadgets go way back to the beginning for me. As long as I can remember — tinker toys, […]
Two Percent
I was looking for a particular kind of digital thermometer and found it in a printed catalog I had received from Wine and All That Jazz. Item # in hand, I went to their web site to order it. There was no place on the site to order by item number so I did a […]
Red Rabbit
You either like Tom Clancy’s books or you don’t and I am one who does. I have read every single one. You have to love a guy who really embraces technology; or at least he seems to. Clancy’s latest book, Red Rabbit, is classic Clancy. It is loaded with intrigue and suspense and even a touch […]
Wi-Fi and free lunches
WiFi has captured my imagination and I have written a number of things about it here in the weblog. Today C|NET published a short story I wrote called Wi-Fi and free lunches. The feedback confirms the enthusiasm of many others.
Out Of Pocket
I’ll be out of pocket for the next ten days. Since I “retired” at end of last year, I have been busier than ever and haven’t had time for much of a break. The time has come and I hope to return from Alaska with some nice pictures to share. I have a long list […]