Author Archives: Paul

Professional software engineer; enthusiast / advanced amateur photographer; (Apple) / Mac / iOS guy; partially omniscient, witty, tech geek; hooligan; user of 'adult language'; 37?!?; rock / blues / jazz fan; skeptic; and raconteur (...and ESRI).

Thursday 22nd of August 2019

By Paul | Published August 22, 2019

“A new iPhone accessory will help you take selfies with your cat—it’s called divorce and it retails for half your money.” —David Spade, Lights Out S1E12, 8/15/2019. youtu.be/KQtWfWiy4… Source: paullandry.micro.blog

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Thursday 22nd of August 2019

By Paul | Published August 22, 2019

🎶Listening to “Miles Runs the Voodoo Down” by Miles Davis from the album Bitches Brew… Source: paullandry.micro.blog

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Friday 16th of August 2019

By Paul | Published August 16, 2019

R.I.P. Peter Fonda. Peter Fonda, ‘Easy Rider’ Actor and Screenwriter, Is Dead at 79 Source: paullandry.micro.blog

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Thursday 15th of August 2019

By Paul | Published August 15, 2019

“The war in Afghanistan has become America’s longest war not because U.S. security interests necessitate it, nor because the battlefield realities are insurmountable, but because of inertia.“ Overcoming Inertia: Why It’s Time to End the War in Afghanistan Source: paullandry.micro.blog

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Wednesday 7th of August 2019

By Paul | Published August 7, 2019

“In any other business, hard work is something to behold. Why not in film performance?” Nicolas Cage on his legacy, his philosophy of acting and his metaphorical — and literal — search for the Holy Grail. Source: paullandry.micro.blog

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Tuesday 6th of August 2019

By Paul | Published August 6, 2019

“The data on bananas causing suicide is about as conclusive,” said Dr. Ferguson. “Literally. The numbers work out about the same.” Politicians Again Blame Video Games for Shootings, Despite Evidence Source: paullandry.micro.blog

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Times: Shootings Spur Debate on Extremism and Guns, With Trump on Defense

By Paul | Published August 6, 2019

Alexander Burns writing in the paper of record: The politics of American gun violence follow a predictable pattern in most cases: outraged calls for action from the left, somber gestures of sympathy from the right, a subdued presidential statement delivered from a prepared text — and then, in a matter of days or even hours, […]

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Holy Shit! Man Walks on Moon +50 Years

By Paul | Published July 20, 2019

As you no doubt well know by now, today marks the 50th anniversary of man’s first steps on the Moon. Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Lightyear, er uh, that is to say, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin walked upon the surface of the Moon 50 years ago today, while astronaut Michael Collins orbitted the […]

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Remembering the great Steve McNair 10 years after his tragic death

By Paul | Published July 4, 2019

Jim Wyatt at TitansOnline.com: NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ten years after his tragic death, quarterback Steve McNair remains in the minds of Titans fans, especially on this day. Indeed. As always, the 4th of July is bittersweet for a Titans fan: while I revel in the memory of Steve “Air” McNair’s amazing performances, I still shake […]

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Saturday 1st of June 2019

By Paul | Published June 1, 2019

Working a little in my home office this morning and just got a phone call—I don’t think I’ve ever before had a phone call ring simultaneously on my iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini. Wow! Source: paullandry.micro.blog

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