Some backgound first: I’m a collector of vintage Model Railroading books. By “vintage”, I mean books published from the early/mid 1930’s to the hobby’s height of popularity in the mid/late 1950’s. That is not to say, I don’t collect “newer” MRR books than that since I also collect MRR books from the the 60s, 70’s, […]
Being rescued…
My remembered version of a known parable/story: There was this really old guy (age ~57), reading the newspaper, which warned of a flood coming in a month or so. He ignored it, saying, it’s a month (or so) away, I don’t need to prepare. Besides, if worse comes to worse, God will rescue me. A […]
Grad ceremony and cameras (and little girls)
Omg, so much to share, don’t know where to start. (Maybe, we’ll only share one story right now) FYI: If you bring your 4 year old granddaughter to a one-time event, such as someone’s college graduation ceremony, don’t let them play with the camera before taking the pics. Camera “setting” icon was supposed to be […]
Memories about a couple of classes at St. Thomas
Out of the ten courses I took for my recent degree, this was the most favorite of mine (software process Mgmt) – the instructor was the most engaging person I’ve ever met (in “recent” life). I really, really enjoyed learning from this guy (Syed Ali Naqvi). I cannot believe two years have gone by since […]
Chewbacca mom…
Guess what’s selling/trending like “hot cakes” on eBay? That’s right, the “talking Chewbacka mask”! 70,000 views. Lol. One person makes a silly video, posts it online, goes viral by making millions of us laugh our heads off, and now the company that makes these things is “in the money”. Who’da thunk? 🐻🐨🦁🐵??? 😱😉🤓
