Monday, January 27, 2014

The Business of Life

Watching Downton Abbey the other day, Mr. Carson made a statement that struck me deeply; "The business of life is the acquisition of memories."

As folks have often said, when the end comes, it won't matter what you've made, or the achievements you've accomplished, but the memories you have shared.

So the quote flashed like a light bulb. Now to figure out how to change my life to work at its proper business.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Technology is Cool




I admit I love technology. I have an iPhone, iPad, iPod. We have four computers for three people, blu ray, programmable thermostats, you name it.

According to iTunes I have hundreds of apps for my iStuff. But there are only a few I can't live without.

1. Evernote:

The tag line for Evernote is:

Remember Everything

It is a great app as a container for all your information. It's available for iPhone, iPad, Android, PC, Mac. All share the information so you're never without your "knowledge".


I primarily use notability to take notes on pdf files. I can print powerpoint slide shows at work to pdf and take notes on the pdf. The thing I like about Notability is I can write on my iPad and the notes show up.


Need I say more.
4. Gas Cubby: As the name implies, you track mileage and gas usage. It supports multiple vehicles and you can also log service to your vehicle.







5. Time Master: It's a time tracking app that allows you to track the time you spend on tasks. I use it to track my time at work.







There you have it, the apps I can't live without. I have others, but these would drive me insane should they disappear.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Superpowers HO!

Watching all the new programs on TV, i.e. Avengers, Big Bang, etc. I've developed a list of superpowers I'd like.

1. Eidetic memory :

Eidetic memory (/aɪˈdɛtɪk/), commonly referred to as photographic memory or total recall, is an inconclusively disputed ability to recall images, sounds or objects in memory with great precision, and is not acquired through mnemonics. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eidetic_memory.

2. Access to a "Jarvis" program i.e., from Iron Man

I know its not really a superpower, but it would be cool to have access.

3. A computer chip installed in my brain, ala Intelligence.

The stuff he can do with the chip is truly awesome.

4. The ordinary stuff like invisibility, healing powers, telekinesis, super strength, etc.





Monday, January 6, 2014

Social Media and Football

They say football is a game of inches.


What I find difficult to believe is that a referee 30 yards away from a 6'-0", 250lb player who is "hiding" the football to keep from getting stripped, can accurately spot the ball so that the difference is inches.

They also take great ceremony to conduct the check.



The measurement is useless. They should just give the first down if the team comes close.

Speaking of useless, I have lots of pages I "liked" in facebook that request that I additionally "like" various posts and causes. So I pound the like button as if my life depended on it. But I was thinking the other day, why? Most are political sites that really can not influence members of Congress or the President. If they could, the budget crisis wouldn't have been one and debt limits increases would not be needed.

Social media is supposed to allow the "little" person to have a greater say in the issues of the day, but they don't.

I'll keep pounding the like button.....