What's the Deal?
This blog is my play area. I use it just to keep stuff sort of documented.
Cold mornings
I enjoyed the first week of low single digit cold, but now it's sort of wearing me down.
Remote Access Tools
There are many remote access tools - Team Viewer, Logmein, GotomyPC, and even RDP, VNC and Chrome Remote Desktop. My recent tool of choice is AeroAdmin. This neat little tool gets it all done. It can be free, if you don't use it too much. It can be set in always-on...
Portable Apps
One of my favorite applications is PortableApps. I have mine on a USB on my key chain at all times. It has all my favorite utilities on it, including Revo Uninstaller, CCleaner, Process Explorer and FileZilla. Just pop the USB into a PC, and all your tools are right...
Simpler is Better
If you were a brain surgeon, would family members ask "Do you have anything for a headache?" But since you're in IT, they have no qualms about asking "Why is my hard drive so full?" Here is a little utility to have on your thumb drive so you can quickly diagnose their...
Malawi Wifi
I found this somewhat suspicious Wifi network in Malawi. I did not connect.
Digital Sign
While working on the website for the church I attend, it occured to us that our new WordPress site might be able to deliver digital signage. We tried it with the Foyer plugin, and although the developer Menno Luitjes was very helpful, we haven't gotten that right. For...
UUCL Website
This year I took over responsibility for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster's website. It was on WIX, which meant it was difficult to have concurrent editors and the site was only marginally responsive. We also couldn't schedule the publishing, so every...
Running in the dark
Dark evenings. Time to break out the reflective running vest, headlamp, and 4-pack of flashers.
Track running
Road running is like a spiritual journey. Track running is like mental mayhem.
Running Injury
Whoops. Blood thru the running sock.
Summer Running in Lancaster PA
Running with the Amish
Don’t Always Blame Running
I have a tinge in my knee that comes and goes. It starts soon in to my run, and can stay or get worse throughout the run. When this knee pain befalls, I usually go through several weeks of modifying my gait and my shoes, until I find the right combination, and it...
The Fascinating History of this Site
This Foray in to WordPress started on or about 11/26/2017. It’s ramblings about running, computers, and sometimes food.