Keep calm and play on
Whether you’re a video game player curious about other gamers or a non-gamer wondering why people play, this survey is for you. “2021 Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry,” […]
LG and Square Trade: Never again
*** Warning: Lengthy Consumer Rant *** This is a smart LG television (OLED55B8PUA, 2018 model): This is the 13-page Square Trade extended warranty on that television: I strongly suggest you […]
One ringy dingy
Telephones. Love ’em or hate ’em. At various times in my life, I’ve done both. As a teen, starting with something like the black one in the picture, I could […]
Xcel cares
It’s been a few years since I’ve ranted about Xcel increasing its rates yet again, so here we go. Feel free to stop reading now; I won’t be offended. You […]
It’s the Fourth of July, 2021
Fireworks in Washington and across the country Fireworks of all kinds, for so many reasons, and too many very short fuses … Please celebrate safely, responsibly, considerately, and legally
The intransigence of hate, 2021
(Previously published in 2017) I first wrote about the intransigence of hate in our society back in 2009, and then again in 2010. And I’m sorry to see the topic is just […]
Fire and sunflowers
Can you believe it’s July already? Sure, time and tide wait for no one, but we’re halfway through 2021! That long-awaited end to our Lost Year was six months ago. […]
Initial thoughts on the Florida condo collapse
This only happens in third world countries. It looks like the Murrah Building in OKC after McVeigh’s bomb. ” … like a foolish man, who built his house on the […]
