Nearly 6 years ago, I got a first-generation Amazon Kindle (around $400 at the time). I loved it right away, as you can tell by this blast-from-the-past blog entry. Over time, that love has grown even more. Who would have thought that a device that looks like it was designed in the 1970s would work … Read more
Recently I read an article by Fast Company writer Sarah Kessler about the idea of personal butlers. The idea is completely foreign to me, but I found it quite intriguing. There is a company in New York called Alfred Club that provides a butler service. It’s a little different than the traditional idea of a … Read more
A few months ago I was in a local movie theater (the Hi-Pointe Theater, if you’re in St. Louis–best popcorn ever) for some big-budget movie. As the lights dimmed and the trailers started to play, one in particular caught my eye. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever had this happen while watching a trailer, … Read more
This happened to me, and it can happen to you. I was driving back from the grocery store today and needed to turn on my turn signal, which is done in my car (a Camry) by pressing down on the lever to the left of the steering wheel. However, my hand clumsily knocked into the turn … Read more