Monthly Archives: February 2012

Computer Love

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Mike Foley

No one in their right mind, would write a book entitled: “The Joy of the Computer”. It’s an oxymoron, for one can’t use the word “joy“ to describe any interaction with a “computer”. Other than a golf club, has there … Continue reading →

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Twelve Years Later

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Mike Foley

Doesn’t seem that over twelve years have passed since the “Millennium” fiasco, but if you recall, months before the dawning of the year 2000, prognosticators of every stripe were predicting everything from a total computerized collapse to doomsday. Even poor … Continue reading →

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Pretty On The Outside

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Mike Foley

Have you ever made a purchase, and as soon as you made it, there was a little voice telling you how stupid you were, but you ignored the voice, and bought it anyway? Friends, I have, and more than once. … Continue reading →

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Life After Death

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Mike Foley

Not so long ago, my life partner and I returned late from an out-of-town trip. In fact, when we walked through the door, my bleary eyes read: 11:00 P.M., and I was looking forward to a good night‘s sleep in … Continue reading →

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