The other day I signed up for UPS My Choice, which will track incoming packages sent to my address. It can display a calendar of deliveries and send me alerts on my phone. I can also waive signing requirements or ask UPS to hold packages for pick up. I buy a lot of stuff online, and this sounded pretty great.As part of the signup process, I could give UPS the names of other … [Read more...] about Love and Shipping Management
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Building My New PC
When I first started buying computers, they got so much better every year that a seven year old computer like mine would have been completely unable to run software designed for the newest computers. The pace of advancement is slower these days, however, so even though it's several generations out of date, my computer was still pretty usable from a performance perspective with … [Read more...] about Building My New PC
More About Life In the New Home
My wife and I like our new home a lot, but after 25 years of living together in a condo, a ranch house takes some getting used to. It's big. Not that anyone would mistake it for a mansion, but compared to how we've been living, it's really big.The cats are loving all the space. When we first brought them home, they were nervous but curious. They'd go exploring all these … [Read more...] about More About Life In the New Home
The Beep Hunt
It happened again a couple of nights ago. I woke up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. As I took care of business, something was nagging at me, but I was groggy enough that it didn't quite rise to the level of a conscious concern. As I lay back down in bed, however, it finally pushed through the fog: I was hearing a quiet beeping sound. Some electronic device … [Read more...] about The Beep Hunt
Modesty Survey OR How To Dress Like a Slut
Hey girls -- and I'm talking to you teenagers here -- you want to know how to dress so that cute boys will notice you? Just check out this survey by the The Rebelution ("a teenage rebellion against low expectations") and find out what clothing boys think is a stumbling block for a girl who seeks a modest appearance. Then dress like that. Some sample results: 70% of guys think … [Read more...] about Modesty Survey OR How To Dress Like a Slut