Verne knows me too well
Verne knows me too well.For the first time in our lives, my husband, Peter, and I live in a building with a front desk....
Drive-in to many fond memories
One thing that always seems to bring out nostalgia in people is discussion about drive-in theaters.In days gone by, pulling onto a large field...
How do I watch stuff on my TV?
OK, Tony, I can watch WGN on my phone or tablet but I want to watch it on my TV. How do I do...
COVID: ‘It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over’
The COVID-19 pandemic plays inexorably on our psyche, on our souls. A new wave is upon us. Its infections, restrictions and morbidity are beyond...
Write to my sister, not me
It’s that time of year again. No, I am not talking about bikini season. I’m talking about bunion season.I did not even know I...
Making efforts to enjoy the sequel
Have you ever found yourself watching the sequel to a movie that didn’t interest you that much in the first place?That’s sort of how...
Growing older, but not up
Jimmy Buffett is well known for his music and light-hearted lyrics about tropical life and his unique, laidback Caribbean lifestyle. His songs are often...
A narrative far from finished
The idea of “just-in-time” sourcing of materials, parts and services seemed like such a great idea. Parts could be made cheaper elsewhere. Global suppliers...
Frustrated with her phone
“You gotta keep poking and clicking,” a friend tells me. “That’s what my daughter does.”By this, she means that learning new technology is not...
IPTV? Yes, television over the Internet
To make it easier on you who are reading this on paper or just prefer to type in the URLs yourself, for each LONG...
