Occasionally I get grumpy when things don’t go the way I want them to. Last week, the weather called for sunshine and clouds but instead it was overcast and rained all day. The next day, instead of clearing up, it was raining again. As I worked out that morning in my gray garage, looking at…
Author: Steve Ainslie
Searching To Buy Nothing
How Google is Driving Me Away I’ve been using Google search since it first beta’d back during the Dotcom days for one reason – it gave me better search results than anything else on the web. Back then, the major search platforms/portals included Alta Vista, Yahoo, Lycos, AOL plus a bunch of smaller ones like…
The Poor Always Get F**ked Over
Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic, I’ve been reading history. I’ve read about the Black Plague. I’ve read about the rise and fall of Rome. I’ve read about the history of England, France and medieval Europe. I’ve read about London. I’ve even read a few books on US history. I’ve learned a lot from…
Sunshine, Smiles and Great Meals
Being fully vaccinated with the Pfizer covid vaccine, I’ve stopped wearing my face mask to the pool. My friends there all are going maskless too. There has been a noticeable change. We all smile when we see each other. We have longer conversations. And we all seem to be a bit more relaxed. It also…
The Upside of Injury And Social Isolation
I’ve been obsessive about exercise since I was 17. If anything, it’s worse now – but far better too. One thing that comes with intense fitness is injury. I almost always have some nagging pain or ache. Shoulders, wrists, knees, back – arthritis (maybe?), overuse (definitely), pulled muscles (check), occasional acute injuries (unfortunately). Injures go…
Small Man Small Life
Living solo for the past two years I’ve become a smaller man. My weight has dropped to 135 lbs. I exchanged loose, bulky large sized clothes for form-fitting medium sized clothes. Without my wife around anymore, I go days without having a meaningful conversation. Some days, I only talk to my dogs. I’m not complaining….
Where Everybody Knows Your Name
“Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came…” Cheers Theme (Original Demo) Song by Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart-Angelo In my area during the Covid pandemic we quarantined, shut-down business, locked down schools, banned social activities and isolated healthy people. For 18 months, face-to-face contact with others…
A Fresh Coat Of Paint
Last year when my refrigerator starting making funny noises I thought I would have to replace it. At the time, it seemed like all of my 20 year old appliances had suddenly decided to fail simultaneously. But, as luck would have, my fridge has continued to perform spectacularly. It’s a bit noisy, with gurgles, popping and…
Panic At The Disco
I become very calm, quiet and rational during when under intense pressure. At these times, I often perform my best. It’s not that I am particularly courageous or fearless. This is simply my natural reaction. Here are some examples: When I was a scrawny teenager, my friends and I got jumped in downtown Pittsburgh late one…
I’ve Lost My Mojo
The last time I had a full-time job was in 2016. Late that year, I was fired when the company reorganized and eliminated my position. It was one of the best things that ever happened to me. I joined the company in 2014 having been recruited by a headhunter. I was promised a VP position, substantial stock options,…