I was 13 years old when I first remember being aware of hurricanes.   It was 1980 and Hurricane Allen was all over the news.  It was a rare category 5 hurricane and I spent 2 weeks in July tracking it.  I watched every news cast I could on it and plotted its every movement and…

Last month I mentioned wanting to read a book a week in July and August and while it has only been a couple weeks I have been able to stick to that commitment to my personal education.  I will admit to hit a book a week takes some prioritization of my 168 weekly hours.  I…

As we wind down spring and head into summer many of us long for the beach, the mountains, or maybe the shade of a pool umbrella. During this time, it is ideal to spend a little time learning too.  I think those that aren’t learning are falling behind at any moment.  My plan is to…

I love to talk with my extended family and hope each time the phone rings from them all is well but when you hear that dreaded sentence after the initial pleasantries, “I need some computer help”; my stomach drops. Not because I don’t want to help, because my life is all about helping people use…

This isn’t the first time I have said that here or in real life.  I keep saying it one because it is true and second because I must continue to remind myself to embrace the opportunities that come with change.  Even when at first it looks like the change is all bad and there isn’t…

Super Mario Run was a massive hit when it released on the market for Apple iOS devices.  The app was downloaded 2.85 million times on launch day!  Many Android users have been waiting anxiously for an Android release to get their piece of the nostalgia pie.  Currently on the Google Play Store there is an…

Welcome to the beginning of 2017 and that time of year we look back and try to decide what to repeat from last year, what not to repeat and try to determine what to change and avoid.  But what makes those that are able to be successful different from those that seem to be in…

Since this is my last post for 2016 and since I stumbled over my daughters magic 8-Ball last night when I was turning out her light I thought I would use this space to see what the old magic 8-Ball might think about 2017.  As I always say the only thing inevitable is change and…

Is anyone else stressed out about the end of the year, holidays and commitments you have made?  I am.  I have already committed to parties for work, civic groups, friends and family.  I must help my wife with our oldest daughter’s birthday party; or at least let people think I did.   Throw in Thanksgiving, school…