If printed media is really slipping into the past, the newspaper is the first to go. There’ve been some goings-on in Egypt that have captured worldwide attention. With an Internet connection, it’s entirely possible to get minute-by-minute news, mostly with a lack of bias. Facts are stated and links given. Twitter’s especially good for bite-sized… Continue reading Black & White & Read Less Frequently
Category: Current Events
The Paths to Self-Publication
So. Self-publication. I’ve been giving it a lot of thought lately. If you’re anything like me, though (and if you are you should really think about seeing a professional), you have a habit of catching just a whiff of a new endeavor and throwing yourself at it to the expense of all else. If that’s… Continue reading The Paths to Self-Publication
Time is Money, Friend
I’m afraid today’s Free Fiction is getting postponed. The shuffling of matters at the dayjob have thrown certain things for a loop and I’m struggling to catch up. I’m also still getting settled into the new OS install at home, and contemplating a scrub of the laptop (it’s a long story). I do have some… Continue reading Time is Money, Friend
Maverick Meerkat
Dear Windows, You and I are done personally. Professionally we can still work together. It’s not like I have a choice in that. And I’ll still know my way around in you so that people can call me up for tech support at odd hours of the day and night. Because, you know, that’s what… Continue reading Maverick Meerkat
Work Involving Home
Courtesy Terribleminds The recent influx of white fluffy stuff falling from the sky in the eastern United States has driven lots of people to stay in their homes. Call it what you will – Snowmageddon, Snoviathan, Snowtorious B.I.G. – there are folks like myself doing their utmost to be productive in places where familiar comforts… Continue reading Work Involving Home
Time for a Change
The hardware issues I’m having at the workplace have me thinking it’s time to revamp the system at home. And this blog shouldn’t go untouched either. This layout’s gotten a bit cluttered and I’d like to replace it with something a bit more polished and professional. I dug around WordPress Theme Base, but I’m uncertain… Continue reading Time for a Change
The Old Workhorse
I’m typing this entry from a computer that’s nearly ten years old. It’s been through several moves, more than its share of crises, and quite a few attempts on my part to “fix” it. The 6 key is practically falling off of it, I’ve had to replace its power supply twice, and I occasionally need… Continue reading The Old Workhorse
Opinion Is Not Fact
Most individuals with a modicum of intelligence and self-awareness will tell you the truth, uncomfortable as it might be: Not everything you produce is going to be good. Even if the idea seems immaculate in your imagination, the transition between brain and mouth or fingers can dilute it somewhat. We have to clarify ourselves at… Continue reading Opinion Is Not Fact
Magpie Management
I apologize for yesterday’s oddness. I’ve been meaning to adjust the schedule of my blogging. Not on this end, mind you: posts will still publish as near to noon as possible. I figure folks on lunch break might want something interesting to read other than the news. It’s totally a creation-oriented thing. Rather than scrambling… Continue reading Magpie Management
Back On Track
The holidays can throw everybody for a loop. I’m no different. Travel schedules, inclement weather and other factors unique to this time of year tend to play havoc with routines and timetables. Things have started to normalize a bit and it’s time I took a bit of stock of where I am now and where… Continue reading Back On Track
