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“Remembering Steve,” or “20 years of the Happy Mac”

It started with something called an “Apple II” in a darkened room at my elementary school. Oregon Trail, Odell Lake, turtle graphics, writing our first stories and printing them out. HyperCard, hours making flipbooks and puzzling through scripting on my … Continue reading

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Pedal-powered machines

Check this out: http://www.processedworld.com/carlsson/nowtopian/technology/bike-stencils-bicimakinas-pedal-powered-tools-in-guadalajara Sketches and prototypes for bicycle powered machines — a blender, a food processor, a grain grinder, a lathe, even a washing machine!  As high-tech as my world is, there would be something deliciously satisfying about pedaling … Continue reading

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Reflections on one week out of the home office

In which I discuss the recent move out of my home office, and reflect upon the benefits of the change. Continue reading

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Поздравляю!

I feel like you’re my friend even though we’ve never talked face to face. Though there is a great divide between my culture and yours, I feel very happy for you that you are getting married to a beautiful young … Continue reading

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