With ebooks for kids gaining popularity… are we looking at the beginning of the end for traditional publishing? I don’t think so. Not very soon anyway. Why? A little thing called electricity. If you use an eReader or tablet or mobile or laptop to read ebooks for kids or any other ebooks, you need electricity to read ’em. And if there was an extended … Read the rest…
Analog vs Digital
There’s Been This Analog vs Digital Debate For Quite A While Today I read articles, heard audio, and watched videos about things like a “table pc”, robotics for Lego’s, another car that drives itself, and fitness gadgets galore. I love this stuff. Then, I was going through a kitchen drawer looking for a cabinet catch, and I saw a package of Blue Diamond matches … Read the rest…
Let’s Get Real For A Bit Have you read where a protoplanet named “Vesta” might have some clues as to how life on Earth may have formed? Yeah, scientists have discovered some areas of impact on the “minor planet” that seem to show collisions with carbon rich asteroids. And of course, they emphasize that carbon is the essential building block to all life on … Read the rest…
The Green Eyed Monster Built The “Fiscal Cliff.” Hey…you have more money than me…that’s not fair! Gimme some. I deserve it because I’m an American citizen. I deserve it because I’m a real nice guy who just didn’t get the breaks you obviously got. And I deserve it because we need to keep a level playing field. It really bothers me to see you … Read the rest…
A Positive Attitude And Happy New Year
A Positive Attitude Is Great But… There are plenty of reasons to be positive about things in this world and in your life. Stil, it’s good to face reality and take it head on even if it doesn’t agree with your positive outlook. As a writer, it’s part of my job to observe how emotions, outlooks on life, and even major events in life … Read the rest…
Health Care Law For Baby Boomers Is Toxic
I just read an article that said when the upcoming health care law goes into effect in 2014, baby boomers stand to benefit the most. Don’t believe it for a second! Take Control Of Your Own Health I remember way back when I was going to school in Pasadena, Texas. Our house was near a paper mill, not far from refineries, and the air … Read the rest…
I like to bring levity to my blog as often as it makes sense to do so. The cartoon self portrait of me is proof. But I would like to get serious for just a few seconds and remind you to be safe out there this New Year’s Eve. I don’t know if you’ve noticed how many violent deaths are happening, but the number … Read the rest…