This morning, I’m headed to the orthopedist to find out the status of my ankle injury recovery. Because I broke my right ankle – my driving ankle – I must get to the orthopedist via an Uber. I also need to get to my day job via Uber, and usually that ride is $15 each…
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More than just a “first world problem,” bud.
So yesterday, I posted an update on what I felt was Verizon’s sneaky way to force me to buy a new phone, despite the fact that my current phone – a BlackBerry KEYone – works just fine and does not need any updates or any modifications. The situation is as such. BlackBerry is no longer…
Read MoreHow to fill out your federal and NY taxes for free! (No, really, free!!!)
It’s that nasty time of year. That time when Uncle Sam and Uncle Andy both knock on your door and ask you for your income taxes. And in New York, you get whacked twice, for state and for federal. In the past, I’ve used a friend of my ex-wife’s family, a CPA who still does…
Read MoreThe Beef Jerky Riot at Crossgates Mall
Ah, those classic stories of holiday consumerism. The Black Friday stampedes at 4:00 in the morning as people fight to get through the doors to buy those $200 flatscreens. The knock-down, drag-em-out’s of three mothers fighting over the last two Cabbage Patch dolls or Tickle Me Elmo toys. Yeah, thankfully we’re not doing that any…
Read More“Hi, it’s Jeff from the Goldstein Auto Group, can you call me back please?”
God almighty, I hate cold calls from companies. If I don’t recognize their phone number, I send them directly to voicemail. But earlier today, I received a phone call from “Jeff” at the Goldstein Auto Group, asking if I was aware that my car’s inspection was overdue and if I could bring it in to…
Read MoreThat’s not how you earn a tip, Hooters …
I get it. Restaurant workers earn tips for their hard work. And if someone works hard and brings you your food, you should tip them. How much you tip them is your choice, of course. Then again, this happened yesterday on my way home. I really didn’t feel like cooking – actually, lately I haven’t…
Read MoreWhy I hate LinkedIn with the Fury of a Thousand Suns
There are people who swear by the social media site LinkedIn. I am not one of those people. Yes, I have a LinkedIn profile. I haven’t updated it in ages. I don’t care. It’s done nothing for me. Oh wait, I should clarify that. It’s brought me plenty of spam. Spam from people who want…
Read MoreHoly cow, H.R. 3375 might just get passed!!
My regular blog readers will know that I detest robocalls, spambots, telemarketers and cold call swindlers. I detest them with the same loathing and hatred shared only by those who are dragged to a Smash Mouth / Nickelback concert tour. That’s why I’m excited to hear that Bill H.R. 3375 – the “Stop Bad Robocalls…
Read MoreApple products are full of planned obsolescence
“Planned obsolescence” is a term from the 1960’s, it means that a product will have a finite amount of time before it breaks down or stops working. And this will occur at the worst possible time. Because it does. It just does. Case in point. I have my iPod Classic connected to my 2013 Chevrolet…
Read MoreHerrschners – how was your customer service to me?
As you know, I do NOT operate on the theory of “just good enough.” And while I’m working on an art project for Competition Season 2019, I don’t want anything delaying my progress. I shall explain. I’m currently working on the second of two latch hook rug projects. The first one, which you see on…
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