Today I couldn't run a virus scan. Usually when that happens, a machine needs updating. No surprise the recent reset meant updates-99 of them to be exact. I dutifully did them, then upon restart it gave me the above message. In fact I did turn off my computer. It went back to what it did … Continue reading I Had 99 Updates and They All Caused Problems
The Not-So-Terrible, Definately-Not-Horrible, Just Inconvenient Day With Technology
I have to admit the signs popped up as stupid ads offering me surveys and ways to fix my slow PC. I have no idea how it happened, but it did. Even the guy from Geek Squad says it happens as he had problems with his own computer. To make a long story short, I … Continue reading The Not-So-Terrible, Definately-Not-Horrible, Just Inconvenient Day With Technology
Please Stand By
The agony and the ecstacy. I am officially on holidays. My computer decides to go 'boink.'
The Big, Hairy Project Has a Launch Date
A little while ago I mentioned an upcoming anthology of writing centered on Bigfoot/Sasquatch. I am pleased to say the book gets closer to print, and the bouncing, baby anthology has a launch date: I feel both proud and a little freaked out. It takes a lot to put something like this out, and … Continue reading The Big, Hairy Project Has a Launch Date
The Great Vacation Countdown Begins
Seven more sleeps until vacation. Just typing those words makes me giddy. While I do enjoy my job, it's time to recharge the batteries so to speak. I get 20 days with my new job, and I don't say this to rub it in faces. In the beginning of my library tech career, I had … Continue reading The Great Vacation Countdown Begins
A New York State of Mind
Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighborhood Hop a flight to Miami Beach Or to Hollywood But I'm talking a Greyhound On the Hudson River Line I'm in a New York state of mind -Billy Joel In 1984, my family took a memorable road trip to the Massachusetts. My mom … Continue reading A New York State of Mind
Murmurs
Part of the Blogging U experience is to go around to other people's blogs. It's about support, and sometimes coming across something extraordinary.
Around a Neighbourhood On a Warm Summer Night
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
Midweek Geekiness: Halt and Catch Fire
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
Warning: Long Winded Post Ahead
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
Unpaused Life 