I've had a gutful of Microsoft this week, so far. I got the new corporate laptop. Seems like a decent machine, a Dell Latitude. It doesn't have the retina screen like my Thinkpad. On the other hand, I have trouble seeing that high a resolution. It matches the curved flatscreen monitor I use. It has … Continue reading Hate It
Category: Fuck this.
Dumb Movies
I'm not a huge movie guy. But there are actors I'll watch, no matter what they do - Clint Eastwood, Liam Neeson, Jack Nicholson. Other actors, notsomuch. One of the things that trips me up are dumb movies. To me, if a movie has an unbelievable premise, or it's one where things are implausible and … Continue reading Dumb Movies
Screwed Again
This appeared in my inbox: I got the Skype bailout email a week ago or so and promptly cancelled my account. It's a shame. I had a Skype number and would use it to make calls from my desktop. It's nice to have another number when you call businesses so that you don't get pestered … Continue reading Screwed Again
That hit Home
I pondered a bit whether to post this at all. DeWayne has a tremendous sense of clarity, and an awesome delivery style. He's done this to me once or twice, where he comes along and leaves me gape jawed. He's reflecting on one of St. Paul's letters (1 Corinthians, I believe) but he delves back … Continue reading That hit Home
Aww….Hell no..
This hit my inbox: I noticed this pop up on my office laptop as I was working. A dopy copilot icon following my mouse to each paragraph. Fuck me. Now I need to start searching how to shut this shit off. I'm an adult. I know how to use the app. I know how to … Continue reading Aww….Hell no..
Weak and Lazy
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Jew. Then they … Continue reading Weak and Lazy
Allred’s a Punk
Collin Allred is running against Ted Cruz for senate this year. I didn't watch the debate this week because I have no intention of voting for Allred, although I did hear clips on the radio box this morning. Allred is a magic negro along the lines of Barack Obama. In Grampa Joe's own words - … Continue reading Allred’s a Punk
Crisis of Competence
I was listening to the radio the other day and a guest was talking about polls showing where the country's head is. Democrats seem to think it's abortion. That's not even close, not even on the list of concerns. Number one was the economy and inflation, followed by a general lack of competence. And why … Continue reading Crisis of Competence
Here We Go Again
Now that the conventions are over, the bands and singers are kvetching that their music was used over the sound systems. Seems ok when democrats do it. Republicans? Notsomuch. They weren't asked, so a hissy is in order. The latest few are Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and Beyonce. It's the same thing every … Continue reading Here We Go Again
Packing Heat at the Fair
Big doings around here. The city of Dallas, or rather the people running the Texas State Fair have decreed that no one shall pack heat whilst they eat funnel cakes at the fair. By the way, I tried to find a piece at Dallas Morning News, but it was behind a paywall, of course. The … Continue reading Packing Heat at the Fair
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