People assume the funniest things. Our two kids are a little over 8 years apart in age. Someone once referred to Caleb as our “oops” baby, assuming he was an unplanned surprise after our family had been firmly established. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jennifer and I talked about having kids well before…
Author: Philip
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Don’t take my advice
The question comes up often, “So, what do you do?” I stumble over the answer every time. It usually sounds like: “I’m not really doing anything.” “I’ve stepped away from the workplace for a while.” “I’m taking an extended sabbatical.” “I’m semi-retired.” The truth is, I’m not exactly sure what my status is. But I…
New old technology
When we originally cancelled our cable television subscription (around 10 years ago now), I purchased a rooftop antenna and a desktop PC that came with Windows Vista as well as their Media Center application installed. We used this setup for several years to watch and record over-the-air television content. When the PC died 4 or…
The Envelope Budget
I’m not sure when I was introduced to the envelope system for budgeting. I know it was well over 20 years ago, however. My mother-in-law may have been the first one to suggest it early in my and Jennifer’s marriage. Regardless where the idea came from, we have been using this method in some form…
Tech Tip 04-02-2018
Adding iTunes Artwork We recently ended our subscription to Apple Music’s family plan and switched to Spotify’s family subscription (same cost). I thought Apple Music was great and suited my needs fine. My wife is indifferent about which service we have since she doesn’t listen to either. She created a Pandora station a while back…
Tech Tip 03-31-2018
StreamStation – iOS (iPhone/iPad/Apple TV) Why do I like it? – Although I primarily listen to podcasts these days, I often listen to radio when I’m in a more passive listening mode. Despite living in the St. Louis area for nearly 20 years now, my favorite station is Chicago’s WXRT. I can stream the station…
Here’s A Tip For You
Last Friday my wife and I took several items to a consignment shop. The load primarily consisted of duplicate items within her Fiestaware collection. Arriving nearly 30 minutes before her appointment, we decided to get some coffee at the cupcake and coffee bar located down the street. I ordered a small black coffee and my…
Sprint, You’re In Trouble
I have been a Sprint customer for a very long time, especially when you consider how often consumers switch wireless providers these days. I bought my first cellphone in the mid-90s, one of the Motorola “brick” phones from Chicagoland’s CellularOne. When we relocated to the St Louis metro area in 1999, I changed to Verizon…
iPhone 6 Plus and iPad mini
It’s going on 6 weeks now with the iPhone 6 Plus (as of this Saturday) and to my surprise my opinion has shifted slightly. Not about the phone, I still love it and am certain the larger model was the right choice for me. What has changed is my opinion about my iPad mini. I…
3 Weeks With The iPhone 6 Plus
Aside from a few journalists, the US market hasn’t even had a month with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus phones from Apple. I chose the 6 Plus model for particular reasons, so the question of which model to buy isn’t a “one size fits all” answer. The unique thing about this year’s iPhone lineup,…