Category Archives: General
This is your brain. This is your brain on computers.
Since I am living at my computer more than usual this week (co-coordinating the upcoming Pennwriters Conference) I’m reminded of this fascinating interview on NPR’s Fresh Air with technology journalist Matt Richtel. His series of articles for the NYTimes ”Your … Continue reading
Posted in Fat/Dumb/Lazy, TechnoChallenged
Tagged brain, digital devices, effects of computers
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Ralph O. Boldt (5/25/18 – 7/27/2010)
After a long life filled with family, professional success, travel and golf, Ralph O. Boldt passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Carlsbad, CA. Ralph was a Naval Air Pilot during WWII and served for 30 years as a Trustee … Continue reading
Apple World, Week 2: Piece of Cake
Just a quick update (for those who’ve asked) about my life using all-Apple technology: LOVE IT! The iPhone is a beautiful thing to look at and to use. In fact, if I thought I could do it I’d have baked … Continue reading
The Apple of my i.
Today my life grows a little sweeter, for I have fulfilled all of my Apple desires: iMac. iPhone. iPad. Continue reading
We’ll know when we know — why isn’t that soon enough?
The news stations yesterday reported that Tiger Woods will return to golf in three weeks at The Masters. Then they went on to “report” on a variety of details: Will it hurt his chances? Will fans heckle him? How will … Continue reading
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To laptop or luxuriate?
I’ve been going back and forth all day, trying to decide whether to haul my laptop with me to the Turks & Caicos Islands or abandon all attempts at productivity. I always envision getting some writing done when vacationing — … Continue reading
Nun Fun for the Holidays
Remember how I rearended a nun’s car? In my family, something like that is hard to live down. It’s just too big of a target for teasing, even on the holiest of days. Particularly when the Christmas dinner is hosted … Continue reading
Isn’t it ironic
Yesterday I got into a car accident. More accurately, I caused an accident. I rear-ended a nun as I was trying to dial my BlackBerry. I thank God (and I do mean that literally) that no one was hurt. Emergency … Continue reading
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How to fill your house in 5 easy steps
1. When your cousin in Iowa suggests she and her hubby come to Pittsburgh, say YES! 2. When she wonders about bringing her folks, say YES! 3. Invite your sister Susan from San Diego, since her son is off at … Continue reading
North to Alaska (yes, the rush is on)
We’re heading off on an Alaskan cruise tomorrow! And it’s 6:00 p.m. and I’m not packed! I do, however, have the laundry done, and dog Lucy bathed one last time for her skin condition, and the ointment swabbed on her … Continue reading
