Category Archives: Random Musings
Robots on walkabout
There’s a robot attempting to hitchhike its way across Canada. Professors at McMaster University and Ryerson University developed HitchBot as a collaborative art project. “Usually, we are concerned whether we can trust robots,” they said in a statement. “But this … Continue reading
Opportunities, not problems
I’m as cynical as the next guy over corporate-speak, and have done my share of mocking the concept of “We don’t have problems, we have opportunities.” But that’s largely because in most cases I’ve ever heard that phrase used it’s … Continue reading
A Man’s word is his bond
It’s not hard to see that promises have declined in importance over the years. It used to be that is someone gave their word you could safely assume it would be done if at all possible. This was emphasized to … Continue reading
Arranged marriages
I recently learned of a new reality series coming out soon, entitled “Marriage At First Sight.” The concept is just that: three couples get married having never met or known anything about each other previously. Their first view of one … Continue reading
Web Wanderings: The Duet from Electric Dreams
A friend turned me on to this movie many, many moons ago, but it’s not gone out of favor with me. This scene is a good part of the reason. The rest, well: Virginia Madsen with a cello, and the … Continue reading
Let’s form a club!
Out: Let’s form a club! In: Let’s create a website! I’m beginning to wonder if, as a society, we’ve never really made it off the playground. I remember as a kid how we would form clubs for the sole purpose of … Continue reading
Winter in July
I think this happens every year. The weather enters a long, hot stretch and I lose all motivation. Rather than whine about stuff I’ll instead invoke a little cold and snow to break the monotony. Take it away, Piano Guys! … Continue reading
What’s love got to do with it?
Not that long ago someone made a video showing total strangers who were paired off and asked to kiss on camera. The claim was that what began as awkward actually got to be rather sexy. I’m not sure why this … Continue reading
Slippery slopes
I’ve been hearing a lot about a slippery slope lately, mostly from people who recently were told no and predictably pitched a fit. I understand. No on likes to be told no. But I do find it rather ironic that … Continue reading
When dark clouds of trouble hang o’er us
Disclaimer/Trigger Warning: This post was conceived in a mind that also processes nuts and soy. Contains religion. Make of it what you will, but it seems every time I try to “step up my game” spiritually my life takes a … Continue reading