RIP Google+
Back in June of 2011, I became one of the first to test & use Google’s (then) new social media network, Google+. I immediately fell in-love with the platform as a way to connect with intelligent users, and have meaningful … Continued
Camping Through California’s “Holy Fire” Wildfire (2018)
On Monday, August 6 2018, Polly and I were camping up in the canyons adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest, when what became known as the “Holy Fire” broke-out in the mountains behind us. Having lived in Southern California for … Continued
Farewell Old Friend — My Nexus 7 (2013) Tablet Finally Bit The Dust
Last week, almost four years to the day I bought it, my trusty old Nexus 7 (2013) tablet had to be put-down. I loved that device, used it daily, and though newer, and more “state-of-the-art,” the Samsung Galaxy Tab I … Continued
A Most Unusual Supper Club
Shortly after my wife and I moved to San Diego, she took to leaving food out for the neighborhood cats. We lived on the edge of a canyon, and it wasn’t long before the raccoons down there discovered the feast, and invited … Continued
Hacking TV
Growing-up, do you remember your folks worrying about the TV being “hacked?” Neither do I. Today, the picture quality of our 55″ HDTV blows us away, but I’ve had to update its firmware four times in the last six months, … Continued
You Don’t Miss Flying Pests in San Diego
My wife and I have lived here for more than 15 years now, and while the list of things we love about the area is long, one of the things that still most pleases us is the almost complete lack … Continued
The Crows
Over the last 20 years, crows, which were never native here, have been completely inundating us. Unfortunately, this guy didn’t have the sense to hold his phone horizontally, but still.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yab4UxRXwcg And from From our local CBS affiliate: “Crows flocking to … Continued
Crap… It’s Cold!
The coldest day of the year here, so far in San Diego (don’t laugh — upper 50s here IS cold), and wouldn’t you know it… The old furnace decided to take a sabbatical. The blower motor was replaced a few … Continued
Last Time On Chicago Radio
Going through my old stuff, “digitizing life,” I came across this ancient recording (Mid-90s?) of my last show on Chicago Radio. From “High-above Chicago’s skyline”, this is what I sounded-like back then.
Road Construction is a (Noisy) Pain
For three days now, our subdivision has had a crew ripping-out, and re-paving the streets. If you’ve never had to endure that before, count your blessings. It is, perhaps, the noisiest thing you’ll endure. I feel for the folks who … Continued