Monthly Archives: December 2010

Year-end chuckles and curiosities

I saw the St. Lawrence River on a rideabout a couple of years ago. It’s full of these queer little islands just big enough to put a house on. [Via Guido.] == PT Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: … Continue reading

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One size fits all

And it’s portable: [… bookofjoe: Ladder Mirror http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/12/ladder-mirror.html …] == PT Sent from my iPad

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A Short Thought on iPad/iPod Apps

I’m sure that, when the musket was invented, there were immediate cries of technological insufficiency that sounded like this: “But-but-but–You can’t stab anybody with it!!!” Which gave rise to the first firearms app:  The bayonet. Be patient, computer junkies. iPxx … Continue reading

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The current ONION

Indeed. Don’t let this happen to YOU! The Onion [Via Guido.] == PT Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: Date: December 29, 2010 10:31:59 PM EST Subject: The current ONION is the Tech Issue and very funny. Unless it … Continue reading

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Mommy’s Job

[…] A first grade girl handed in the drawing below for her homework assignment. The teacher graded it and the child brought it home.She returned to school the next day with the following note: Dear Ms. Davis, I want to … Continue reading

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This is cute

I never bothered putting pictures in my email Contacts. I’ve used several email programs and, of course, it’s always possible to crash and lose all that effort. But yesterday I took a few minutes and made some mug shots and … Continue reading

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Doable?

A letter to The Intelligencer: [… Winter is here again and, with the first substantial snowfall, we are faced with an ongoing problem. Warrington is very good at clearing all of the roads, and I commend the township on this … Continue reading

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The wimps who stole Christmas

Outgoing PA governor Ed Rendell gives a clear assessment of our impending future. Sports is life…. [… Pennsylvania Governor: Postponement proves U.S. a ‘nation of wusses’ – ESPN “My biggest beef is that this is part of what’s happened in … Continue reading

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Yes indeed

I have a gun dog who is a relentless fetcher, and another dog who does nothing but sing and look cute. Red rubber balls are simple and cheap. Keeping border collies un-bored can cost a lot more. “Once upon a … Continue reading

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Senior texting codes

[…] Since more and more Seniors are texting and tweeting, there appears to be a need for a STC (Senior Texting Code). ATD: At The Doctor’s BFF: Best Friend Farted BTW: Bring The Wheelchair BYOT: Bring Your Own Teeth CBM: … Continue reading

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