Monthly Archives: November 2017

Never underestimate the power of wallpaper

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Remember the wallpaper in your bedroom when you were a kid? Remember the wallpaper in your grandfather’s house? Remember the wallpaper in the kitchen of that apartment? Never underestimate the power of wallpaper. How many hours have we spent looking … Continue reading →

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VR or not VR?

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Having just come back from an event where I was able to experience a couple of different VR demos, I feel fully qualified to give my opinion about what we should and should not be doing with VR. We should: … Continue reading →

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Quote: 10,000 ways

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. Thomas A. Edison

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Phone Appreciation Day

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

So, it was the first day back after Thanksgiving and I got distracted and I left my phone at home. It was a travesty. Sort of. It was actually more inconvenient than I thought it would be. I’m getting more … Continue reading →

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Favorite: Rain in a tent

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Sometimes you just need to listen to a sound that relaxes your brain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSlgKZrHJg8 This is one of my favorite sounds: rain on a tent. Especially if the tent is waterproof and there is no chance of getting dripped on. … Continue reading →

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Fear says

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Fear says: Don’t do it You can’t do it right It’s a waste of time There is no point It doesn’t matter Joy says: Try  

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Picture of the Week: Palms

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Palms and shadows of palms… a nice change from the snowy scenes. A trailer in the foreground.

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I am thankful for

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Merry-go-rounds Laughing children Swimming pools Chocolate malts Good jobs Sunny days    

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Security

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

So, normally when I travel, a certain amount of planning and packing takes place because of TSA rules: I have to put my liquids in a baggie, make sure I can get the laptop out, and I had better wear … Continue reading →

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Quote: What to do

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt

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