Author Archives: Andrew Reynolds

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About Andrew Reynolds

Born in California Did the school thing studying electronics, computers, release engineering and literary criticism. I worked in the high tech world doing software release engineering and am now retired. Then I got prostate cancer. Now I am a blogger and work in my wood shop doing scroll saw work and marquetry.

Andrew’s Dictionary: Software Upgrade

Posted on 10/27/2017 by Andrew Reynolds

Software upgrade: Replace existing bugs with new bugs. Remove useful features and install useless features. Move often used button deeper into the menu, requiring two more clicks to perform the same action. The process of turning an expensive cellphone into … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Sheds

Posted on 10/25/2017 by Andrew Reynolds

We’ve been wanting a new shed in the backyard for a while.  The current one is a 25-year-old metal shed that is starting to rust badly.  At first I thought I’d build a new one, but I just don’t have … Continue reading →

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Friday Wisdom – God Will Save Me

Posted on 10/20/2017 by Andrew Reynolds

Today I present one of my father’s theological teaching stories: There was a man who lived near a river.  He was a very pious man and believed deeply in God. One day the rains came and river started to rise … Continue reading →

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Wednesday – Fire Update

Posted on 10/18/2017 by Andrew Reynolds

Here’s a California fire update:  41 people have died, a hundred or so are still missing, 5,700 structures destroyed, and over 245,000 acres burned.  Most fires are nearing containment.  The best summary I’ve found comes from Cal Fire’s website here: calfire.ca.gov … Continue reading →

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