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Sitting Among the Remnants of the Future
When I started in electronics, computers filled whole rooms, TV’s were giant boxes with tiny screens, and 8-track tapes were just starting to be replaced by cassette tape. One of my first jobs was working in a factory that made … Continue reading
A Working Post
I just did something evil. Well, maybe not wholly evil but possibly immoral and against the laws of tea brewing. I confess – I couldn’t wait for the tea kettle to come to a boil and then wait five minutes … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged computers, microwave tea, stress, tea, technology, work, work stress
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The iPhone Post
We did it. Finally did it. They arrived Wednesday – two shiny new iPhone 5s. I’ve resisted for years but finally the decision was made to drag ourselves into the 21st century world of communications. There are a number of … Continue reading
Posted in Marquetry, woodworking, Writing
Tagged apple, basket weave marquetry, gadgets, iPhone, iPhone 5, iPhone 5 experince, Marquetry, technology, writing
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No Post Today
I’ve decided not to write a post for today. Tomorrow I’m scheduled for a colonoscopy and today I am doing the prep. You don’t want to know and I don’t want to describe. It is having a negative effect on … Continue reading
Posted in General, Travel, Writing
Tagged Babbage Difference Engine, blogging, computer history, Prostate Cancer, technology, writing
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