Beautiful speculation: Furniture that ages gracefully, profitably
Life’s biggies: House, college for the kids and retirement. If you’ve got these under control, you just might be able to afford a few luxuries like very…
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You CAN forgive … and live longer
If you have an on-going feud with your brother, or secretly seethe over something your boss has done, beware. You are in danger. An offense by your…
Turn on multi-factor authentication or risk big headaches
If you don’t turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your electronic devices, a crook might do it for you. Then you are in for a world of hurt. Here…
Could government or protestors shut down cell service?
It’s never been used, but the president has the power to order a shut down of cell service. On the other hand, while it is a federal crime, organized…
What happens when critical cell networks fail?
On June 22, with most of the nation quarantined and watching anxiously as demonstrations troubled the cities, one circuit in the Southwest failed. That…
Smart phone technology changes protesting, policing, more
In one town, one teenager messaged a friend that two boys were going to have a fight. In 15 minutes, one hundred teenagers drove to the address. Imagine…
Virus lockdowns have been good for animals
Coronavirus lockdowns have been good for animals Wild animals and even domestic animals have had a good couple of months with a dramatic drop in deaths on…
One family member never wants quarantine to end
Here’s the one family member who wants you to always work from home: Fido. Chances are the family dog has had a fantastic time in quarantine with lots of…
2020 has been bad. But not the worst.
Let’s hope that no one looks back at 2020 and thinks: Those were the good old days. That implies there are going to be worse days. Still, as bad as 2020…
Stamp collecting: A way to connect with others
You might think stamp collecting is a solitary pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. A lot of old stamp shops have been taken over by ebay and the internet,…