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Blogging won’t die

Twitter, FriendFeed, Facebook status updates, and other micro-blogging services are extremely popular right now.  Many people use them to post short bits of information that might once have gone into a blog, including me.  Because these micro-blogging services are so … Continue reading

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What do I use my iPhone for, really?

There is so much buzz and hype surrounding the iPhone that it is rare for me to hear specifics about how useful it is in day to day tasks for other people. Here is a list of the main features … Continue reading

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Looking forward to Spring

Generally I love the four seasons that we experience here in the U.S. Midwest. I even love winter and snow. But I am getting a little bit tired of the dreariness of winter, and I’m looking forward to Spring. Maybe … Continue reading

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Some stylistic changes

I’ve been working a little bit on this blog, making some stylistic and functional changes here and there. One change I’m particularly pleased with is the changed header image. I was finally able to figure out how to change it. … Continue reading

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Ahhhh, vacation

Finally I am on vacation for the rest of the year. Just writing that makes me feel more relaxed I haven’t written much here for a long time because I haven’t felt like it. I go through phases. Right now … Continue reading

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Still not up to par

I’m still not feeling up to par so stayed home today. Michele and the kids (except for Tristan) are going to my in-laws to help them with last minute cleanup and work to prepare their house to be put on … Continue reading

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Another day of gray

It is another day of gray here in northern Illinois. I didn’t have a lot of good sleep in the wee hours of the night thanks to Brinley’s restlessness. At least I was able to catch the earlier train to … Continue reading

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WordPress app for the iPhone and iPod Touch

I’m lucky to own an iPod Touch but I can’t help longing for an iPhone 3G too The main difference between them, for me, is that the iPhone 3G can truly be an “always on” device in terms of Internet … Continue reading

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Grammar pet peeves [Updated]

Am I the only one who notices or is bothered by the following grammar issues? One is the increasingly popular use of the word “impact” as a verb. As in, “The high price of gasoline impacts me in a very … Continue reading

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My version of “Lots of links to David”

David Lee King wrote an interesting post last week that outlines all of the digital communities in which he participates. He entitled it “Participating in Digital Community, or Lots of Links to David.” I thought that was a good idea … Continue reading

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