Monthly Archives: August 2014

iDelusion

Posted on August 31, 2014 by igotsomethin

The ipad remains in the drawer. I’ve finished the book about the failure of technology.*  I will only quote one paragraph, from the epilogue. The Persian Gulf war revealed as nothing before the shape of modern techno-economics, and the deals … Continue reading →

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I’m an addict

Posted on August 24, 2014 by igotsomethin

I got talked into accepting an ipad as a gift. Two or three years ago, Mr. Nobody and my brother double teamed me on accepting this wonderful device into my life. Mine is the second generation. There will be no … Continue reading →

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Billy got it wrong

Posted on August 23, 2014 by igotsomethin

The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers.”                                                              Henry V, Act IV, Scene II If I were to ever be put in charge of the revolution, I would not go after the lawyers first. No, if I were … Continue reading →

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Misc Musings

Posted on August 17, 2014 by igotsomethin

We have been in our new place, which still doesn’t have a name, for just over two weeks. It is still not “ours” but is in the process of becoming. The biggest drawback to rural life is the distance one … Continue reading →

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The New Place (After)

Posted on August 10, 2014 by igotsomethin

I’ve written a long essay about the move, but I’m not going to post it. Life takes a turn sometimes. A week ago, my 87 year old father had a stroke. We call my dad the Iron Buddha. He is … Continue reading →

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