I got the phone call at work from a friend of mine, "If you're not doing anything, coming over for a glass of wine." "Yes," I answered, drawing out the word. I hopped on a number 16 as it grew packed with commuters wanting to go home. The day may have started cloudy, but it … Continue reading Around a Neighbourhood On a Warm Summer Night
I started the week with George R.R. Martin's Wordstar computer, continued with the Brother AX-15 typewriter, and I might as well continue with more nostalgia. However, this piece of nostalgia comes with a social media twist and a Hobbit connection. It's time to talk about Halt and Catch Fire: I actually had to look up … Continue reading Midweek Geekiness: Halt and Catch Fire
This is just a short post to warn readers about the long post ahead. Seriously, read it on your coffee break if working. Bring snacks. It's not often one sees a show before it premieres this Sunday, but AMC put the pilot for Halt and Catch Fire online. I try to keep things at 500 … Continue reading Warning: Long Winded Post Ahead
Sometimes I can't resist a challenge. I have waited with baited fingers to hear about Blogging U. Nothing like a blog challenge to kick off June. Tally-hoooooo!!!!
Yesterday's post inspired memories of technology past. Therefore before Office 2010. Before Windows...anything. I had this: It's a Brother AX-15 Typewriter. I remembered getting one for Christmas, and it did get a bit of use. Of course I wrote countless term papers for University, but every once in a while I would write stories. … Continue reading Memories of Low-Tech Past
While browsing a Best Buy flyer a little while ago, I came upon a good deal for a white, 14 inch Toshiba laptop with Windows 8. I already have a 15 inch, with Windows XP, purchased in 2009. I actually paid to downgrade to XP as Vista still had bugs at the time. I meant … Continue reading I Unknowingly Taking a Page From George R.R. Martin’s Playbook
I came of age in the 80's, but I think much of my musical tastes come from the 70's. It's the side effect of having a nine-and-a-half year age difference with my brother. He had all the greatest hits stuff from K-tel, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, lots of ABBA on LP and 45's, and Queen's News … Continue reading Sunny Days…oh..Sunny, Sunny, Sunny Days
The writer's group I mentioned self-published chapbooks of their work on occasion. The collection usually centres around a theme, and in January we decided on a fun, challenging one: Sasquatch. Yes, Big Foot. Why this creature of legend and fuzzy photography? (Although I can assure you we have clear proof of his existence..or her?) Well, the … Continue reading The Big, Hairy Project
The Manitoba Libraries Conference happened last week. While it ran from May 12-14, I could logistically go for one day. If you read this blog, and attended other sessions, leave a comment. If you wrote about a session in your own blog, leave a link and earn yourself a ping, or its equivalent. About That … Continue reading Manitoba Libraries Conference Recap
After a week filled with conferences, I will publish on Monday, it's time to kick back and procrastinate catch up on a few things. Currently in my ears music from an app called rdio. People can listen to it for free from a laptop, or pay a small fee and have an app stream music from a … Continue reading The Long Weekend Mix
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