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Can Your Scissors Walk on Water?
Over a year ago, one of my sons gifted me a pair of bright yellow–handled scissors. Nothing fancy. But like any good tool that finds its way into a gadget–lover’s heart, these scissors earned a permanent spot on my desk. I use them every day. They’re just the right size, with a comfortable grip and one finely serrated blade—perfect for grabbing and cutting materials that might otherwise slip away. I’ve come to appreciate well–made, well–designed…
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Facebook Cloning
Have you ever received a friend request on Facebook from someone who was already in your friends list? Or have you had a friend inform you that they received a new friend request from you, even though you were already friends? That’s Facebook cloning. Your account hasn’t been hacked, and there’s usually no need to…
Cat Chronicles
Day One—Gotcha Day…March 31, 2023 Meet Foxy! Susan and I adopted this lovely lady this afternoon from the Freedom Center for Animal Life-Saving (Humane Pennsylvania) in Reading, PA. Foxy is a ten-year-old Domestic Longhair Torbie-colored tabby. She weighs just 7-1/2 pounds and is all muscle. She had been in the shelter about a week before…
Happy Earth Day!
I took this photo on the very first Earth Day, 52 years ago today, when I was a senior at Pennridge High School in 1970. It was taken from one of Carson’s cargo helicopters; Carson Helicopters is based in Hilltown Township (Perkasie, PA address) since 1958. Their helicopters have provided various services around the world…
Can I Type Faster Than You?
One of my favorite classes in high school was typing class. I took it two years; the first year was on manual typewriters. The second year was on electric typewriters — IBM Selectrics — which were introduced by IBM in the early 1960s. Typing was a soothing, almost cathartic exercise for me, and, best of…
A Kick in the Gut
My 2021 Summary Have you ever had a traumatic event in your life when you felt like someone kicked you in the gut and knocked the wind out of you? Have you wandered aimlessly for a time, disoriented and not sure where to go or what to do next? I’m sure it’s happened to many…