Needless to say, I LURV my iPhone 🙂 Just like I Lurv my iPad. Only my iPad didn’t come with SIRI. Yes, yes, I know she’s not perfect. There’s a running gag on the radio: “Siri, tell my wife I’m leaving the gym.” “Texting your wife – You are sleeping with Jim.” But if youContinue reading “Oh Siri, I didn’t mean it !”
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Kicking and screaming (with delight)
Hello 20th century ! Yes, I know it’s the 21st right now, but that’s how far behind the times I’ve been. UNTIL NOW! So the other day, my oldest sister was over, we were celebrating her birthday, and she shows us her brand new, husband-bought-it-for-her-birthday-present iPhone 4s. She’d had a crackberry for years, used itContinue reading “Kicking and screaming (with delight)”
What a dumb move
I’m one of those jerks you work with who never takes Leave, so it piles up and piles up and eventually I find myself in a Must Leave situation, where I’ve stored up the maximum allowable and have to use the remainder or give it up. That happened years ago, which was my plan allContinue reading “What a dumb move”
News you can Use
It’s been a crazy year so far – not really in a good way, just crazy. Which is a lame way to excuse how little I’ve been blogging lately, but life happens now and again and you just gotta deal with it. Anyway, in an effort to simplify my online life, I’ve decided I noContinue reading “News you can Use”
RIP Ray Bradbury
Martian Chronicles and Farenheit 451 are some of my earliest memories of Science Fiction. So long Ray, and thanks for all the good reads.
The Trouble with eReaders
For the record, I have a Nook. The Nook Simple Touch, to be specific. But the issue I have with eReaders spans them all – the Nook, the Kindle, et al. (okay, so those are the only two I can remember the names of, I’m sure there are some et al.s) And the problem isContinue reading “The Trouble with eReaders”
Randomosity
Every now and again I look up, gaze around, and am shocked to find I’m not the only person on the planet ! I know, right? Well it’s easier to concentrate on important stuff these days. I got rid of Twitter, so I’m not pissed off anymore when I realize everyone is busily bobbing aboutContinue reading “Randomosity”
Hey Hey it’s the Monkees
Davy Jones died today at the all-too young age of 66, from a massive heart attack, apparently. I am made sad by this 😦 Davy Jones, indeed The Monkees, were a big part of my early childhood years. I think it’s safe to say Davy Jones was possibly my earliest little-girl crush. I’m not goingContinue reading “Hey Hey it’s the Monkees”
You have to try these Teas
My sister and I went tea shopping the other day, to stock up on some staples. I was almost out of Lapsang Souchong and Darjeeling, she wanted more Lemon Lavender Mint. Then she spotted a couple of new ones that I hadn’t given a second look. Normally, I go for the earthy teas – teasContinue reading “You have to try these Teas”
Adjustments
I’m gradually getting used to the idea that I can’t just phone my Mother, or drive the 5 miles to her house to have dinner. It’s not easy, there are highs and lows, but I know that’s normal and it’s gonna be that way for quite some time. I’m also getting accustomed to using thisContinue reading “Adjustments”
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