The Writer
Skip to contentI’m embarrassed to describe this all-too-frequent occurrence. I’m cruising west on U.S. Highway 287 toward Old Town, buffeted by oncoming semis bound for Wyoming, when my cell phone vibrates in my pocket. I can ignore that one, I think. But … Continue reading
Most economists agree that the key to sustained increases in standard of living and prosperity is productivity, constantly becoming more efficient in our offices, factories and with everyday tasks. I’ve lately felt bombarded by a mainstay of American life that … Continue reading
So there’s this get-together, and you’re agonizing over whether to attend. Maybe it’s a neighborhood block party and you think, “Do I really need to know all these people?” Or maybe it’s that office party, not top of your list … Continue reading
Mom, this letter comes through my column because many others have suffered your ordeal and can benefit from the discussion. You climbed behind the wheel of your PC 10 years ago and you’ve learned a lot. You now know that … Continue reading
Did you have a nice holiday? How did it rate on a scale of one to five? Joined by relatives? How would you rate them? Have you noticed lately how often we’re asked to broad-brush complex answers with a simple … Continue reading
It’s the “ing” season: shopping, wrapping, shipping, driving, receiving, thanking, etc. It’s also the Complexity Season. Actually, the season lasts all year, but the holidays seem to crank up the dial. I’ve got this theory, and I’m interested in your … Continue reading
Here come the holidays, and another wave of technology for the consumer. I just read that the hot item for the upcoming buying season is a plasma or LCD flat screen TV. How can something costing thousands of dollars be … Continue reading
