Remembering Santa Fe

Thinking about New Mexico and experimenting with Pixlr. 🙂

What if I Fall?

Instagram is for Squares

Please don’t hate me, but I have been experimenting with Instagram lately. It is sort of like a blog that allows for a single photo with some associated text. I have fallen for several accounts including National Geographic and National Geographic Travel (standard accounts everyone should follow). I used to hate that you couldn’t post a full photo, but were restrained to a square format for pictures. These links will help to describe the relatively new and simple functionality whereby you can post most any sized photo (Link 1) and (Link 2). They just show up as square images on one version of your personal feed, but are normally sized everywhere else on the App. If you are a fan of Instagram, or would just like to check it out, look for earthrobert on the site, and don’t be a square. 😛

Blizzard

Sep7

When you get stuck in traffic on I-35, just pull over to the local Dairy Queen. Walk into the store with the setting sun at your back, throw down some cash, and order a small Oreo Blizzard. Soon, things will be right in the world, and you can plan a scenic, alternate route home that gets you off of the dreaded Interstate Highway.

Venti Mocha Frappuccino

Aug27

I think having a blog in the summertime entices you to hang out at a local joint with air conditioning, free wireless, and frozen beverages.

Shaved Ice II

Aug17

Half Grape and half Vanilla. Kawaii Shaved Ice to the rescue.

Periscope Couch Mode

Aug11

Note – First time ever to draw on the iPad. My art skillz are the greatest! 🙂

For my internet friends who love Periscope, they have a secret called Couch Mode. It is meant to be used on a desktop computer without access to the Periscope App. You launch this mode in your browser (www.periscope.tv/couchmode), and then you can flick through a random feed of Periscope streams. Totally fun, and you have no idea what stream will be next. Be careful, as this is the internet after all. I hope you enjoy it!

Purple

Aug3

Fun with Pixlr.

Windows 10 Upgrade

Jul28

Tomorrow is the first availability for upgrading to Windows 10. Back in early February, I wrote a blog about testing Windows 10 Technical Preview. As of today, I cannot recommend upgrading to this operating system. My top 3 reasons are below.

1. The Microsoft Store

There are just not enough apps in the store yet as compared to Apple and Android. For example, my two favorite apps lately (WordPress and Periscope) are not available. I say wait until the Microsoft Store is more completely populated.

2. Automated Updates

I am not sure that I can endorse a Microsoft operating system that forces a computer to accept updates as pushed out by Microsoft. If you search their support site, you can find a utility that will allow you to temporarily remove problematic updates, but there is not yet a way to deny updates from installing at the start.

3. Time and Patience

There is still plenty of time available (one year) until the free update offer expires. My vote is to be patient and give it some time. Wait and see how some of the early adopters are doing, read some reviews, and decide for yourself when the time is right to upgrade if you decide this is best for you.

Sunny

Jul21

As an experiment in Texas Summer heat, the air conditioner decided to break for a few days. Just in time for a forecast of “it’s going to be hot out there”. In case you are wondering, the indoor temperature range will vary from 82 degrees as a low to 88 degrees as a high, with more time spent on the 88 degree side of things. This does not make for a pleasant experience while relaxing at home, but does provide free sauna treatments for all.