Monthly Archives: December 2008

What do you resolve? Resolutions on New Year’s Day 2009.

[UPDATE - Just turned this into a podcast. Here's the sound file] Bowl of Cheese 50 – New Year\’s Resolution I just spent about 22 minutes taking headshots of myself for a speaking engagement I have in the middle of … —yes, there’s more—

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Softwariness. A response to Alex Payne.

As the world of computing changes, those of us who use computers in our personal and professional lives are faced with a variety of choices. Aside from the platform we use – Macintosh is my choice, but you’re free to … —yes, there’s more—

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The problem(s) with written communication.

Any writer will tell you that they’ve been misunderstood at some point – perhaps many points – during their career. These misunderstandings occur when readers fail to read and subsequently project their feelings, misperceptions, fears and biases on the words … —yes, there’s more—

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Synchronicity is finally my bailiwick. Timing the trends correctly.

As I look around me, the social media space is developing as the news media space is deconstructing itself. For the first time in many years I’m on the wave instead of behind it. Don’t believe me? Here are the … —yes, there’s more—

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Snowfall Time-Lapse Photos – South Shore

Here are all of my batch one – in order – of the snow storm photos. These are shots up until 3:30PM today. Keep reading!

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Local Mayor Doesn’t Care if Students are in School until July.

A Boston-area politician decided Thursday to declare a snow emergency a full 21 hours before the first flake of snow was expected on his city’s streets. That seemingly compassionate move was actually short-sighted, stupid and ultimately could put students in … —yes, there’s more—

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French Toast Alert System!

If you’re unaware, the new way to measure snowfall amounts is with the French Toast Alert System. Follow the alert levels via Harvey Leonard and the need for French Toast supplies. Keep reading!

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Pirate Cars!

The other day I pulled up beside a Yaris and just wanted to yell “YARIS” at the top of my lungs. It might have been immature and unnecessary, but I thought it funny. Now I realize after yelling the name … —yes, there’s more—

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Secret Service going through the motions. Stop the shoe attacks!

When Richard Reed tried to blow up a plane with explosives in his shoes, other passengers and then security were on him in a flash. It might have taken a while for the plane to get to the ground and … —yes, there’s more—

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The one in which I turn blue trying to explain why I feel bloggers are not automatically journalists.

If it were up to me, I would introduce legislation that would require all journalists to be licensed. And a requirement of that licensing process would include at least two years of collegiate study and at least one year of … —yes, there’s more—

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