Sir, the worst way of being intimate, is by scribbling. –Dr. Johnson
Posted in Technology, Uncategorized, genealogy on Oct 31st, 2009
Over the last year I’ve vacillated between buying another genealogy program and continuing to use iFamily For Leopard–it was called iFamily For Tiger when I purchased it. There are a number of reasons to continue with iFamily, most of which I have mentioned in previous posts but a rather special feature of the software was [...]
Posted in Technology, genealogy on Aug 28th, 2009
When I learned of the unexpected death of Keith Wilson nearly 9 months ago I was shocked. Keith was not only the developer for iFamily For Tiger–as it was known when I first became acquainted with and subsequently purchased the software–he was head cheerleader for the product and a passionate genealogist. The quality of the [...]
Posted in General, Observations, Philosophy, Poetry, Politics, Technology on Aug 25th, 2009
After 20 years of reliable service I decided it was time to replace our old multi-tool Panasonic with something more powerful and easier to use. In addition to conducting research online to evaluate possible replacement options, I also spent considerable time testing various models at the usual brick and mortar establishments. Nothing really seem to [...]
Posted in Observations, Technology, genealogy on Jul 2nd, 2009
Spring rains were abundant this year and the parched central Piedmont of North Carolina was officially removed from the state’s drought listing. Unfortunately rainfall is much more effective when it follows reasonable patterns rather than sporadic and localized downpours. We have been treated to one rather onerous deluge a few weeks ago that relieved the [...]
Posted in Observations, Philosophy, Politics, Technology on Apr 15th, 2009
The first words I utter amount to a disclaimer that my take on recent events involving Time-Warner’s plan to cap internet usage in the Triad area–Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, NC–does not reflect the experience or the depth of knowledge a few of my friends have in the area of internet expertise and the technology community [...]
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Sir, the worst way of being intimate, is by scribbling. –Dr. Johnson
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