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Keyboarding, meeting Miss America

by | Oct 31, 2013 | Column

I cut myself on a sharp object at work yesterday and have gained a whole new appreciation for thumbs. In fact, ifitypedwithoutusingmyrightthumbthisiswhatallmytypingwouldlooklike. Having use of both thumbs is kind of important in day-to-day life. I’m sure I could...

City cable, Internet proves impressive

by | Oct 25, 2013 | Column

My family has lived without the internet for several months. Our previous provider was just not reliable, and we were paying entirely too much for the sketchy, sometimes nonexistent service. They came to check it countless times, would wiggle some wires, install a new...

Memory and goldenrods

by | Oct 25, 2013 | Column

My old-aged memory just ain’t what it used to be many long years ago. I forget the names of people I should remember, and I often forget how to spell simple words, whereas in my younger days I was a champion speller. On the other hand I can remember the names of...

‘ Are you kidding me?’

by | Oct 25, 2013 | Column

I’m going to get in trouble for this one, but to quote a famous animated sailor, “That’s all I can stands. I can’t stands no more.” Last Friday night in the Lone Star State, the Aledo Bearcats squeaked past the Western Hills Cougars by a score of 91-0. You read that...