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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 →

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 →

Book Talk: Reading 50 Shades of Grey

I admit to reading my share of sexy novels.  In grade 6 or 7, my best friend has a mom with boxes of Harlequin romance novels. My friend let me take one home to read.   I forget the title only it was about an English woman somehow caught up with a group of gypsies.  … Continue reading Book Talk: Reading 50 Shades of Grey →

Google Reader Soon Goes Good Bye

I have a routine like any other human being on this planet.  I get to work, fire up my computer, then have a look at Google Reader for tidbits.  (Fatima speak for anything trivial related to work, life, and writing.) On Thursday Google Reader has a news-breaking pop up: Of course I read more to … Continue reading Google Reader Soon Goes Good Bye →