One thing I’ve grown to dislike about social media is the way in which it alters our perception of what makes something important. When we are offered only a few bits of information, for example on somebody’s online profile, it…
Category: True Confessions
Moving. Ugh.
I moved in January. I always find moving equal parts excitement and annoyance combined with a healthy amount of stress. It’s not just the physical effort involved to relocate my things, moving also requires addresses to be updated, plus time spent…
Internet of Things, part II
Recently I went shopping for appliances. I was overwhelmed with all the options, but space restrictions allowed me to quickly narrow down the list. I was amazed at the number of “smart” appliances on display, all part of the Internet of Things. For…
The Construct of Privacy
I have to admit I’m pretty old fashioned when it comes to calling a cab. Ideally, I would prefer to hail a cab on the street by waving my arm over any other method, even Uber. A lot of people…
Clearing Clutter in Hard to Reach Places
I’m moving in early January after having lived in my current apartment for over 5 years. Even though I purge regularly, I decided to start going through all my stuff now to get rid of anything I don’t want to…