It’s that time again. For all the SXSW rookies or those who can’t clearly remember what they experienced at last year’s Geek Bacchanalia, here’s this year’s guide to SXSW Interactive survival and success: When you’re here, always call it “south…
One girl’s year in LA: 2011
This is a wonderful year’s diary of a girl’s 2011 in LA, a few seconds at a time. I think it speaks strongly to the power of visual imagery to spark memory and emotion. 2011 from hey_rabbit on…
Rest In Peace, Harry Morgan
I once had a career producing media. When I began, I did some work that was for public consumption such as television commercials and print advertising. Later, once I moved to Chicago, almost everything I did was corporate communications.…
The Weather in Austin
We’re currently living in Austin, Texas, USA. We landed here upon returning to the U.S. because we owned a home here. We stayed because it met most of the criteria we were looking for in a place to live. It’s…
The Answer is 124
The question is: If you start with a laptop that has Windows Vista, that is, Windows Vista that has never, ever been updated since the day it was brand-spankin’ new, how many updates does it take to get it…
The Food of Christmas
Some things about the Christmas holiday are traditional, and are essential to the entire holiday experience. (click on photos for full size image) For instance, it just wouldn’t be Christmas without Ralphie. Others things are unique…
U.S. Debt, Illustrated
Things, especially things about numbers, and especially things about big numbers, are often very hard to both explain and comprehend. Pictures help a lot. Along those lines, this is the best illustration I’ve seen yet on what the U.S. debt…
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt – book review
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson My rating: 4 of 5 stars In the future, when someone uses the phrase, “monumental effort,” I will think of this book. Mr. Wilkinson has not only attempted, but delivered,…
Moment of Truth in Iraq – book review
Moment of Truth in Iraq by Michael Yon My rating: 3 of 5 stars A good compilation of Mr. Yon’s blog posts plus some original material from the relevant period of his war reporting in Iraq. The story is worthy,…
What Do You Make?
Here in the United States, this is a holiday weekend. The holiday is Labor Day, which was established to celebrate the work and efforts of all who toil to earn a living. Like most holidays, it has accrued additional meanings…