Category: history

Before we LOLd and BRBd

Internet slang originated as a way to quickly relay a phrase or word without having to type out everything.  In time, it morphed into its own language.  But 'net lingo isn't the first system to abbreviate words to save time and space.  One of the earlier… more »

Finding a Voice

  Lately, I've found myself interested in writing more. Sure, I could stand to write on the blog more.  The three or four of you still reading me religiously are probably about fed up with my scattering of posts.  But I'm talking about writing.  The… more »

Things Lost, Now Found

I've been cleaning up a bit the last couple days, getting the house ready for guests next month as well as putting it up for sale. Yesterday, I cleaned up the garage (I was inspired by one of my Christmas presents - a two-piece Craftsman rolling tool… more »

The Composition Book: Part Seven

The Composition Book Part Seven Fishkill Journal Eric P Feb. 22, 1986 Over the vacation I went to Boston to see sites. There are alot of sites about the American Revolution. We stayed at the American hotel. They have alot of pictures of the wa… more »

Blogging Rehash

Today felt like a normal fall day. Well, the 75 degrees of warmth outside, causing the inside to feel too hot, aside, it reminded me of last year. I have to admit to you, I'm pretty happy. Sure, I didn't get much done today. I could have tried to s… more »

The Composition Book: Part One

The Composition Book Part One We finished the roofing today (pictures to come). There are still some odds and ends left to take care of, but the bulk of the project is done. After we finished, Jill and the kids and I took my parents to Vivian Par… more »