Monthly Archives: February 2009

Aiming for the stars

Posted on 28 February 2009 by cajo

I was looking at the stars just now. They inspired Whitman to think about miracles (in contrast to the astronomer’s lecture — a lesson to anyone about to give a presentation). I wouldn’t go that far, but they sure are … Continue reading →

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Sigh

Posted on 27 February 2009 by cajo

I am not a happy camper.  It is now 3:30 and I have just managed to get my new Ubuntu installation up and running. I should never have started the installation, but based on my experience with the previous version … Continue reading →

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R-S-P

Posted on 26 February 2009 by cajo

This morning someone (you know who you are) said that what I write here is insightful. (Actually, the person wrote it, so I know she didn’t mean “inciteful”.) I apologize deeply. It is not my intention to purvey insight — … Continue reading →

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Calvin's heirs

Posted on 25 February 2009 by cajo

Wikipedia is a wonderful thing. In a few brief moments I have acquired (temporarily) a lot of background knowledge, just enough so that I don’t make a complete fool of myself below. I find that the big W is often … Continue reading →

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To do

Posted on 24 February 2009 by cajo

It seems the fires are abating. And last week someone returned me garbage bin. Things are looking up. For the first time I can actually dimly make out a mountain pass leading up to and over the summit of the … Continue reading →

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Fire and ice

Posted on 23 February 2009 by cajo

Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. Until now the summer fires have been far away, except for those that were burning … Continue reading →

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Recursive movie, take 2

Posted on 22 February 2009 by cajo

Back from a weekend at the seaside. I always take a lot of work along, but I never do any of it. Most of my time is spent watching satellite TV and this time I was told that the TV … Continue reading →

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Trigger

Posted on 21 February 2009 by cajo

I can’t write much. Earlier this evening I felt the onset of a what I think is a cluster headache, and by now it has reached full force. Unlike migraines, there seems to be little one can do to avert them. … Continue reading →

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The next big thing

Posted on 20 February 2009 by cajo

I’ve been thinking about how Google will one day be out-googled. Here I’m using the verb “to google” in its ancient (up to about 2002) sense to mean outdoing the competition, completely taking over the market. For example, “The new internet … Continue reading →

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Recursive movie, take 1

Posted on 19 February 2009 by cajo

Spurred on by TM’s comment and a little thought I would like to present: “Untitled”, a work in progress. Now, this is just an outline; you’ll have fill in the details yourselves. We start in 19th century England. Jane Austen … Continue reading →

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