Why I Use Two iPads
In an earlier post on this site, I wrote about my office desk setup. In that post, I talked briefly about using my iPad Air as an attached device to my Mac Mini. However, the iPad is not used as Read More…
New Computer
Note: I originally wrote this post for my photo website since my primary use of my computer is photo editing. However, everything related to computer choice applies equally to general usage. ORead More…
Inspiring Quotes
As we go through life, we encounter short sentences or phrases from others which speak to us. These quotes might be comforting, inspirational, humorous, or otherwise just memorable. They don’t hRead More…
I Love You – Now Let Me Die
I must admit it’s my greatest fear. Heights? Closed spaces? Losing my ability to get around? All of those rank high on my list. But my number one fear is not being allowed to die when it’s my Read More…
Declutter Your Electronic Life
We all do it. When faced with the question of “Should I keep this or throw it out?”, we take the ‘safe’ approach. “Well, I might need it someday” seems like a reasonable choice, and the iRead More…
Are Seniors Afraid of Technology?
It’s a variation on the old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Or in this case, “Senior citizens can’t adapt to the new technology.” The stories are rampant: Grandpa doeRead More…
The Ethics of Tipping
Tipping. It has been a bane of American commerce since it was introduced following the Civil War. How much should I tip? Is there a minimum requirement or is it voluntary? What is the purpose of tippRead More…
Solitude for Health
In today’s connected world, it can seem almost imperative that we remain in touch with others 24/7. The ‘ding’ signifying “you’ve got mail” or a new text message or a new Instagram post cRead More…
Regrets
“Regrets, I’ve had a few,” says the lyric of a popular song sung by Frank Sinatra, “But then again, too few to mention.” But by the time we reach our ‘golden years’, many of us do haRead More…
Why You Should Keep a Journal
In another post, I wrote about various methods of keeping a journal. But that article didn’t answer the basic question – why should you consider keeping a journal in the first place? The interneRead More…