As I head into my 70’s, my 2009 Acura TL might just be my last personal car. And it’s been great to own and drive. Read more
Category: Insights
Discover MoCA – Thin Ethernet on Steroids
If your house is not wired for Ethernet, you should discover MoCA. Multimedia over Cable Alliance is the old thin ethernet on steroids. Read more
Fiber Direct to My Home Arrives
Some call it the holy grail of internet and television. Fiber direct to my home is well on the way. Thanks, TELUS. Read more
Indifference is Power – Stoic Serenity
For stoics, indifference is power over a world we cannot control. We still care, but temper our emotions and focus our activities. Read more
Merry Christmas – Friends Make A Difference
Merry Christmas. Friends make a difference. So, here’s a special salute to a few of mine. Read more
Enjoy Science Fiction – Foundation and More
Do you enjoy science fiction? I do. Since I was a kid. And 2021 was a great year for building on this genre. Read more
Pearl Harbor Lessons from History
What should we learn from Pearl Harbor lessons? Complacency and organizational dysfunction are the real enemies in time of crisis. Read more
Eaton’s Junior Executive – That’s Me
I was proud to serve as an Eaton’s Junior Executive in high school at Winnipeg’s landmark store. Good looking guy back then, eh? Read more
Blog Sixth Anniversary – Over 800 Articles
Hard to believe, but this month I celebrate my blog sixth anniversary. Over 800 articles published about making, ham radio, shortwave listening, broadcasting and more. Read more
Canada Day 2021 – Reflections
On Canada Day 2021, our country is 154 years old. At age 70, I have been around for nearly half of Canada’s life as an independent nation. For me, Canada Day is always a day for reflection. Read more