Everyone’s IT budgets are shrinking this year, and probably next year, too. This isn’t the first time I’ve been through a down-turn in the economy. And, every single time, no matter what the industry I’m in, IT and software purchases … Continued
Buckle up, this might be a bit of a bumpy ride. I usually work pretty hard to stay non-political on my blog, but it’s too late for that. As my childhood hero, Abraham Lincoln famously said “In times like the … Continued
Look, it’s been a crazy, chaotic week, which means you’re getting a crazy, chaotic post. So, like all the rest of the IT pros in small shops all over the world this week, I’ve been scrambling to get as many … Continued
Today is St. Valentine’s Day. Today, we are told, is the one day we should openly display our love for a partner. I used to be quite bitter about this holiday both as a very single person and as a … Continued
The jolly old elf is updating his tech profile. There are lots of ways to celebrate the Christmas season. I, personally, start listening to Christmas music far too early. I may not decorate until after Thanksgiving, but Christmas music makes … Continued
Executive summaries for internet articles. I don’t read as many books as I used to when I was younger, but I think I actually read more text. Granted, I’m part of the generation that really grew the internet as we … Continued
Born December 8th, 2002. Departed March 13th, 2019. At 11:25am this morning, the vet told Sharon and I what we already knew; Hilda had passed on from this world into the next. I got her when she was just barely … Continued
Another new year and another chance to break promises to yourself! I never bother with New Year’s Resolutions any more, personally. I’ve tried “turning over a new leaf” in January so many times that I’m in danger of becoming a … Continued
Have you been good this year? As I have done more than once in the past at this time of year, I’m sharing some good, clean fun for the whole family, brought to you by the United States Government. During … Continued