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Consider motives

I am easily amused by technology, but I have been trying to figure out for most of the day whether what this innovation does is interesting, potentially quite significant, or both. A 16-year old programmer, Nicholas Rubin, has created a … Continue reading

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Trying to be profound can confuse people

The Google founders messed up too. Google isn’t real, it should have been googol (a 1 followed by 100 zeros). Cindy seems to be having trouble defining herself in retirement. When we had to offer the information for FETC registration … Continue reading

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Rest stops I have known

Cindy and I attempt to turn our trips into technology learning opportunities. Since we have taken a significant number of trips, it can be difficult to find a new theme. I am still attempting to find a new focus. Soon … Continue reading

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On the road

  First day of the first great road trip of my retirement. We are heading South. Moving was tough. During those many days cleaning out the basement of our long time home, it felt like this day would never come. … Continue reading

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The Innovators

I seldom use this blog for book recommendations, but I am making an exception. I encourage  you, especially you “digital natives”, to read Walter Isaacson’s “The Innovators“. I have read many, many books about tech innovators, but this book does … Continue reading

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Lemons, garlic and skim milk

You can disregard the title. That is the stuff I have to get at the store on my way home and I do not want to forget. I thought if the title was visible while I was writing I would … Continue reading

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Self Image

Self image is the way we see ourselves. Some folks struggle with self image and it taints their perspective on life. My self image is fine. I see myself as young, handsome, and pleasant. My grandkids like to draw pictures … Continue reading

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Origins of flipping the classroom

Education is trendy. Cool ideas come and they go. This pattern can be good or bad. Some see this pattern as a form of fadism. The notion that education flip flops (to use a political term) seems contrary to the … Continue reading

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Wood and Other Long Term Commitments

I made my living thinking, but now I like cutting wood. I like taking my saw and my Ranger, going into the forest, and coming home with the better part of a tree. I like my splitter and the satisfaction … Continue reading

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Most interesting man I know

There are some people who drift in and out of your life over the course of time. Such is the case with Stanley Trollip. You probably are aware of the “most interesting man” ads from Dos Equis. Stan would be … Continue reading

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