Data Mechanic
I was told by the great Cheryl Smithem that I should never have a category of “undetermined”, and I agree with her. So instead of that I have a “General” category. Everything that doesn’t have a defined home somewhere else belongs here. This is my grab bag.
I am sometimes asked who I listen to, read, watch, and such. I guess this is because I am not a television addict like a lot of people these days and so who I am can’t be quickly summed up by what I watch. So, in answer to this question, and because I really like … Read more
It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.”Very powerful words…. And he is wrong for a very important reason, so perhaps I should say he mis-stated.I say this not to make any one mad, but to draw an important point about his speech and his actions, because Dr. King didn’t just have a dream, he had a goal.
It is Friday, I have a 3 day weekend ahead, and I am feeling lighthearted. (No, not light headed! Well, maybe a little.) Anyway, because of this I thought I should just give you some jokes. The first one is from my son, the second I heard somewhere on TV I think, and the third … Read more
I really, really want one of these! At MacWorld a couple of days ago Steve Jobs introduced the newest Apple notebook – the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air is the world’s thinnest notebook and is small enough to fit inside an interoffice mailing envelope (hopefully a padded one). It will be available in February with … Read more
Would you rather be tolerated or accepted? Interestingly enough this question came up twice in the past few days. Both discussions were basically about our current religious and political climate. While there are many who constantly talk about what a tolerant society we have, I argue that although they may be the case, what we … Read more