I used to be the ultimate techno geek. If I didn't buy a product first, I darn sure knew about it before anyone in my circle. And then… life happened (I got one, I guess?). Kids happened. And then iPhone happened. I was told very early in my Apple indoctrination induction to never buy the … Continue reading I am SO not the Early Adopter Type (Anymore)
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The Worst Part of the HIMYM Finale
Yes, I'm still mad about the How I Met Your Mother series finale a week later. I spent nine years investing in this show. It's going to take me more than a day to get over the disappointment. It would be like if Pop Culture Dad (who, BTW, I've been with less years than I was … Continue reading The Worst Part of the HIMYM Finale
Abigail Fisher and Their Ilk Need a Lesson in Humility
I have made no secret over the years how I feel about entitled, self-important teens and "adults." The Supreme Court's decision in Fisher v. University of Texas has just brought all those old feelings to the surface.What I think about affirmative action is irrelevant to my feelings about Fisher. The bottom line is that the … Continue reading Abigail Fisher and Their Ilk Need a Lesson in Humility
Making Others’ Bad Grammar Work for You
I am one of those people who is a freak (and probably a pain) about good grammar. Sure, I make allowances for auto-correct or (in a casual or personal setting) mindless errors made by quick action and/or lack of proofreading. Heck, I'm not perfect; I realize (sometimes too late) that I make grammatical mistakes that … Continue reading Making Others’ Bad Grammar Work for You
What is a "Real Woman", Really?
This afternoon, The Huffington Post angered a number of fans on its Facebook page when it posted the following:The commentary contained a link to this article, which showcased a slideshow of real Huffington Post readers in bikinis. The angry commenters' problem was that they believed HuffPost's characterization of the women in the slideshow as "real … Continue reading What is a "Real Woman", Really?
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