There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch

There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch

If I am at an event where they are serving beer, I commonly make the joke that it is my…

Yet another new iPad

Yet another new iPad

It is now four and a half years since I first got an iPad. With my first one, it was…

Buying a car

Buying a car

Although I know that it is a very un-manly thing to say – a bit like not being a sports…

I am a star of TV and video

I am a star of TV and video

It is rather ironic. I am not very interested in video and TV. Although I do go to see the…

The non-ARPS

The non-ARPS

Two weeks ago I mentioned that I was going to be assessed for a photographic qualification – an ARPS. That…

Who needs a taxi?

Who needs a taxi?

I am a big advocate of public transportation. Although I have a car, of course, and recognize the convenience of…

Photography and getting my ARPS (or not)

Photography and getting my ARPS (or not)

As I have mentioned from time to time, when I am not thinking about embedded software or family matters, my…

“Six of the Best” – Famous dead people

“Six of the Best” – Famous dead people

One, rather obvious phenomenon associated with getting older is that you know more dead people. It is also a phenomenon…

“Six of the Best” – Cities

“Six of the Best” – Cities

Today, I am continuing my “Six of The Best” series and looking at my six favorite cities. I am not…