Ramblings of a Luddite Geek

I had planned to write another of my silly “Forget MAGA...” posts 1, 2 . The new post would have called for a focus on MACFA, or Make All C...

I’ve been a devotee of the Servant Salamander / Altap Salamander file manager 1 for decades. I migrated from Norton Commander (NC) 2 soon ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet with President Trump tomorrow. Many political analysts already view this as a victory f...

Why do most folks set their thermostats lower in Summer than in Winter? I’ve seen summer settings at 68°F (20°C), while winter settings are...

Have you noticed that towels don’t seem to absorb water any more?  Pick up a cold drink from the countertop and try to wipe away the rin...

When I was a boy, my shoes and sneakers never wore out.  Sure I would outgrow them when I was in elementary school, but by the time I was a ...

It's the morning of Independence Day in USA.  As I watch bicycles cycle by, I dread tonight's inevitable displays of fireworks.  Of ...