I am about to write something that is extremely unpopular amongst my peers in 2019: I like Facebook and I think can can be part of a healthy and productive online diet. Facebook has been getting high profile negative press almost daily, for what seem like a solid year. A lot of it is well … Continue reading The case for Facebook… or something like it
Netflix for My Dad
My parents bought their first new TV in roughly 20 years, replacing an ancient tubed dinosaur with a modern smart TV. Last night I set up Netflix for them. My dad is nearly 70, recently retired and finding himself with a lot of extra free time. He's worked hard all of his life and hasn't … Continue reading Netflix for My Dad
Living with an Android
At the end of October, I took plunge and pre-ordered a Google Pixel 3. Prior to November 1st, I'd never owned a smart phone other an iPhone. On July 11, 2009 I traded in my Motorola flip phone for an iPhone 3G and have never looked back. So this switch to Android is definitely a … Continue reading Living with an Android
The Portage & Main Debate
Debate surrounding the referendum to reopen the Portage & Main intersection to pedestrians has been dominating my social media so much so that I feel compelled to comment. My feeds are filled entirely with #VoteOpenWPG proponent and in my humble opinion they could be doing a much better job. I'm not even strongly opposed to … Continue reading The Portage & Main Debate
Return of Vegetarian Fast Food
I was a lacto-ovo vegetarian for roughly 5 years and a pescitarian for another 5 years. That was nearly 10 years ago. My reasons for becoming a vegetarian were vaguely ethical. PETA did a great job of marketing to my demographic around the turn of the century. The punk/DIY-esque social circles I interacted with on … Continue reading Return of Vegetarian Fast Food