Back to the Future with NDGT
Whenever someone predicted the end of the Internet, I’d wave it away as ridiculous.
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A Long, Long Ago Prediction That Was Wrong (Thank Goodness)
Today, I want to tell you something about myself that I’ve never spoken about to anyone that I can recall. It starts off a little bleak. Then it becomes tremendously positive and victorious. Come along, won’t you?
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23 and (no longer) Me
A year and a half ago, I wrote about having our DNA analyzed by 23 and Me. It was a fascinating experience and we made some surprising discoveries. Among them, that I have a little Italian and Ashkenazi Jew DNA. I’m 2% Neanderthal, which is average. And Derek is a descendant of Alexander Hamilton.
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Why A Closed Door is A Cat-astrophe
If you know a cat, chances are you’ve experienced this: the cat has to come into the bathroom with you. Or the cat is right outside your closed door. Maybe it lays on the magazine you’re reading. Those are all typical cat things.
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I’m Not a Doctor. I Just Play One on the Internet.
Last weekend, it was absolutely gorgeous out. Sunny and warm. Perfect for a visit from cousins we’ve looked forward to all summer.
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Putting Peanuts in Their Place
Recently, we took delivery of a new coffeemaker. Sadly, the appliance didn’t work and it had to go back. But that’s not the point of the story.
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A Crumby Way to Treat Someone
When someone gives you just enough attention to keep you on the hook, but they never commit to anything, they’re dropping breadcrumbs
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A Better (Quieter) Leaf Blower
The world has a lot of problems, especially when you look at the big picture. War. Hunger. I could go on.
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The Sounds of Anything but Silence
It’s not just because I’ve worked with audio my whole adult life, but that’s part of it. And it’s not just because I’m hearing impaired, but that’s part of it, too. We, as a society, pay too little attention to sound.
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An AI Guinea Pig for Voice Actors
Not long ago, I wrote about a prospective client with regard to AI. The post attracted attention on Facebook and on LinkedIn. Now, in the words of the late, great Paul Harvey, here comes “the rest of the story”.
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Come On Get Happy
Something weird happened on the weekend. I think I was – how to put this – happy!
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Minding the Mind for Health’s Sake
My two biggest fears – spiders aside – are being kidnapped and held against my will, and getting dementia.
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