Author Archives: admin

I have thought and written a great deal about social media in the past few years as I grapple with the reality of the political discussions associated with the Trump presidency. I find it difficult to tease apart the toxicity … Continue reading →

Cindy gave me an Apple Pencil for Christmas. The newest version has been integrated so well with iOS. Now, if it were just possible to give me some artistic talent.

A combination holiday letter and annual reflection.  I have noticed we are receiving far more holiday cards and letters than has been the case in recent years. With time on their hands and lacking social interaction, people are making the … Continue reading →

This is a life hack I offer for the benefit of anyone like me who is retired in the time of the great pandemic. When retired and limited in your opportunities for travel you may have experienced what I call … Continue reading →

The test immigrants must pass to become U.S. citizens has been upgraded to become more challenging. This article from New Your Times offers 9 sample questions that are new. All questions can be viewed in a link from the Times … Continue reading →

I admit I don’t wear a mask at all times when I am outdoors so this is a new expectation. I wonder if the “just do it” approach is intended to keep things simple. There is a new expectation that … Continue reading →

This just out. Trump used Twitter to claim he will veto military funding unless Congress revokes Section 230. You don’t have to be a techie to appreciate the irony. Section 230 allows social media hosts cover from responsibility for the … Continue reading →

I very seldom buy books sold as paper. These three are the exception and two were given to me as presents. The third was coauthored by a friend who writes crime fiction set in South Africa. I wanted a signed … Continue reading →

I first posted these thoughts in 2017. Facebook reminds you of old posts from the past and I thought it worthwhile to remind myself and others of this topic. After the past four years, I think we are all now … Continue reading →