Friday, October 2, 2015
On the computer, I prefer to use a mouse rather than a touchpad or a touchscreen. I feel awkward on a touchpad. No matter how much I use one, I cannot get used to it. When it comes to a mouse versus a touchscreen, my preference is probably due to coming across the mouse first. Had I used a... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Paying for Things
Do I prefer to pay with cash, credit/debit card, check or online? The answer is that it depends on what I am buying. I pay for grocery store transactions and haircuts in cash. For gas, I prefer to use a credit card. For online, there are some bills to pay, tickets to sporting events, and my... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, September 18, 2015
PAYT
There is talk in some communities in Maryland about adopting a Pay As You Throw Program (PAYT). Under PAYTs, households pay by the bag, trash can or weight to have their garbage picked up. Recycling is free. I would like to see PAYT become common in Maryland. So many people throw away recyclables.... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, September 11, 2015
That's Too Much
In the five major team sports in America (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL), I find it difficult to get into the postseason because so many teams make the playoffs. Depending on the sport, anywhere from 1/3 to 63% qualify. For me, it waters down the regular season. For the most part, with the exception of... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Stooge Drought
Not since July 2014 have I reviewed a Three Stooges short film. My Stooge viewing tends to be in spurts followed by periods of drought. What followed in July has been a drought period. I had have some times when I did want to watch a short film and review it. However, when I did, I did not have the... Sign in to see full entry.