Tomorrow, the United States celebrates Thanksgiving. Originally a religious holiday, it has become much more secular over the past century or so. In doing so, however, it has also become, in my view, a much more revered holiday.1 Christmas has become way too commercial (the day before Halloween, I was in a home center and…
Category Archives: Pot Pourri
A Model Disclaimer
[podcast]http://kestrelsaerie.us/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/model_disclaimer.mp3[/podcast] I was looking at Astropixie’s blog this morning, as I am wont to do whenever she posts anything. Today’s entry is a spectacular animation of what the Earth would look like if it had a ring system similar to Saturn’s (and what those rings might look like from Earth). Definitely worth a look! (And…
Recommended Reading: November 9 – 15
This week’s offerings: Apostrophes, free WiFi, garbage, Windows security, and Canadian blogging resources. [recreading]
On Veterans Day
Tuesday morning, I saw the following editorial cartoon in the local newspaper. First, let me make it absolutely clear that I endorse the sentiment here one hundred percent. As a Veteran myself,1 you better believe I recognize and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. However, I am a…
Recommended Reading: November 2 – 8
Fewer articles this week, but meatier, I think. Enjoy! [recreading]
Recommended Reading: October 26 – November 1
If you read nothing else this week, please go here. Then come on back and read this week’s offerings. [recreading]
Recommended Reading: October 19-25
This week, a NaNoWriMo tip, Windows 7, fixing WordPress, and more! [recreading]
What I’m Tweeting: Win7 and Other Topics
As you know, Twitter is a way to microblog in 140 characters or less. But sometimes, 140 just aren’t enough. Here are some of my thoughts from earlier today, with a bit of expansion. I should note that most of my comments are directed at the larger part of my audience: Home users, hobbyists, gamers….
Recommended Reading for October 12-18
The usual eclectic collection, including a question for the FTC on why bloggers face harsher rules regarding reviews than mainstream media. I welcome your comments on any of these! [recreading]
Recommended Reading: October 5-11
Want to see an example of "eclectic"? Check out the links below! [recreading]
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