Tag Archives: Technology
Techological Failure
I had what I thought was a pretty good post for today. Mind you, my opinion n these things can be suspect. I wrote it on the bus yesterday coming home from work. The words flowed effortlessly. They were both amusing and thought provoking as I expounded on a rather curious experience I had with […]
Irish Musings
Today is St. Patrick’s Day. He is the patron saint of Ireland, and in his honour people will drink themselves into a stupor, consuming vast amounts of beer that has been dyed green. A friend suggested we go out this evening, then we remembered what day it is. Social event postponed. I have no desire […]
Uber Changes Everything
I don’t take taxis very often; perhaps that should that be never, at least at home. I did take a couple of cabs last summer in Bucharest, but vacations are different. Uber has come to Ottawa, but I can’t say I am all that excited. Technology now makes it possible for taxi services to be […]
Checking In
Technology, when it works, is a blessing. It makes our lives easier and more efficient and provides all sorts of benefits. When it doesn’t work it can be a major frustration. Traveling is so much more pleasant when you can check into a flight a day (or even a week) beforehand and save yourself some […]
The Path of Progress
Once upon a time, more than 30 years ago, I worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). No, I was not a policeman; I was a civilian employee, a Micrographic Equipment Operator. I’m not surprised you have never heard of such a thing. It is a trade that has been rendered obsolete by changes […]
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