Rants

Why Blenders Should be More Like Computers

By Ray Gordon / October 4, 2010

Over the past three decades I’ve owned many computers – big towers, notebooks, laptops, desktops, transportable all-in-ones, and ultra-light portables.  Worked on everything from a Tandy 100 to a SPARC station.  So I have a pretty good idea of what computers can do. I’ve also owned a good number of blending devices.  In fact, right…

I Wish It Worked Like a Blender

By Bruce Sallan / October 3, 2010

The other day, I went to CostCo and bought a new blender. The old one had broken after a dozen years of use. I took the new one out of the box, plugged it in, and made a quick smoothie. WHY CAN’T COMPUTERS and all this tech stuff that Linda insists I learn or buy,…

I AM Keeping My Date Book

By Bruce Sallan / October 2, 2010

The paper Date Book is still seen as an essential planning tool for some, while many have switched over to computerized calendars that sync with their smart phones.

I Still Like Real Books

By Bruce Sallan / October 1, 2010

Many boomers enjoy print media, including books, magazines and newspapers. Bruce shows his resistance to giving up real books.