Today’s FamilyFirst pick will combine two of my favorite things: Wikipedia, and Firefox. Wikipedia, YOUR encyclopedia, is the source for much of the research that I use for my Boomer nostalgia blog. If you type a search subject into Google, odds are that Wikipedia’s entry on the subject will come up high on the list….
All right, you home-office people, listen up! You are allowed by the IRS to deduct any business expenses. This includes office supplies like pens, pencils, tape, and, of course, lletter openers. Now, it’s time to use your imagination. Let’s say you need a letter opener. I have a couple of freebies that I picked up…
First of all, for those who have (rightfully) accused me of being over the top in my respect and admiration for Linux, let me reassure you that today’s FamilyFirst offering is not a Linux gush. Microsoft has peaked. Their dominance of the desktop is at its pinnacle. I fearlessly predict that a year from today,…
I grew up reading comic books. I LOVED them. My faves were Archie, Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, The Justice League of America, and Captain America. I think the DC checker-top comics of the 60’s were the most gorgeous ever made. But, we all have our opinions. No matter which comic book you prefer,…
It was a bizarre idea. Run an ad in the paper seeking four hungry musicians. Pick out four from the applicants, and select them based on their camera-worthiness. Have them perform together on a weekly TV comedy. What are the odds that such an incredible scenario could ever work? Pretty long, I’m sure, but they…
Today’s FamilyFirst site is one of those whose content speaks for itself. In fact, there’s not a whole lot I can add in my description. But, I’ll make a valiant try to make my writeup column-length anyway ;-). The site is the ultimate online want ads presentation. Its unpretentious all-lower-case name sums it up. It…
The year was 1963. Detroit had just introduced the muscle car. Small-bodied vehicles were being produced with big-block V-8’s, stiff suspensions, and lots of style. The world was ready for a shocking new look in bicycles. Schwinn, the premier bike manufacturer, took notice. That year, they released the Sting-Ray. The Sting-Ray was the original, and…
Okay, John Grisham fans (and I know there are a whole bunch of you out there), today’s FamilyFirst site is for you! I really don’t know why someone hasn’t come up with this idea before. Grisham books vs. the flicks. Better or worse? Now I know, you’re automatically going to take the author’s side. After…
In the annals of college football, one school that stands above the rest is the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Their tradition and excellence in this sport is legendary. It is the dream of many young men to play for this team, but few ever achieve that dream. Today’s FamSite is about…