A number of years ago, before the world of social media, the idea of having a friend that you met online and never in person, was considered weird. In fact, many dismissed any friendships I had from the internet as not being real. Can you imagine? Well, as someone that has been a netizen since the beginning, and even before that a citizen in the BBS realm, I can promise you these friendships may have a different dynamic, but can be every bit as real as an in-person friendship. … [Read more...] about Online Friends Are Real
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Camera Phones Are Very Cool
It really is true that sometimes the best camera is the one you have with you, as touted by Chase Jarvis and celebrated at his site dedicated to this form of photography which can be found here at thebestcamera.com. I admit that I often forget I have this device with me when I have an opportunity presented to create something really cool. This photo was taken in the garage at my work in the early morning. As you can probably tell then is I am facing east as the sun is just screaming to get … [Read more...] about Camera Phones Are Very Cool
The "Switch" is on.
First let me say that I am in no way a fanboy for any one platform. I am the type of person who attempts to pull the best from every option. I love the Apple hardware and at this point even some of their software. I see the advantages of many of the Microsoft products. I embrace the free world of Linux. Yes, it is true, I want to have my cake and eat it too. Isn't this how we should all be to some degree though. Why settle for one method, implementation, or product when the capability … [Read more...] about The "Switch" is on.
To Podcast or Not To Podcast
****************************************************** ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MY techstreet blog on 1/29/2007 ****************************************************** So here I am debating on if I should create my own podcast. It seems everyone has one, so why shouldn't I? I have thoughts and feelings that should be expressed and set out for the masses don't I? Don't my ramblings mean anything to anyone? Maybe these are questions I should have asked before I created a blog. I think these are … [Read more...] about To Podcast or Not To Podcast