Author Archives: J. D. Bartlett

Thinking and Dancing

Posted on Monday 20 May 2013 by J. D. Bartlett

It’s been a fun weekend. I do love sunny days, with a cool breeze. Today I present you with some things to think about. Thanks to Melinda at &c. &c. for these most excellent links: TED talk from Meg Jay … Continue reading →

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Alice

Posted on Monday 13 May 2013 by J. D. Bartlett

I recently read Alice in Wonderland, which contains all kinds of linguistic fun. Let me share some of the bits that I enjoyed: ‘Mine is a long and sad tale!’ said the Mouse, turning to Alice and sighing. ‘It IS … Continue reading →

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Android Hardware Dvorak

Posted on Monday 6 May 2013 by J. D. Bartlett

I wanted to be able to type in Dvorak with the hardware keyboard of my ASUS SL-101 eeePad Slider. This involved gaining root access to my device. I was surprised at how difficult it was to find clear instructions about … Continue reading →

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The Real Panic

Posted on Monday 25 March 2013 by J. D. Bartlett

My sisters discovered that once you defeat all the monsters in Castle Panic, you have time to build a real castle.

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The Railroad Deity

Posted on Monday 18 March 2013 by J. D. Bartlett

I was smiling to myself as I strode out of the train station towards work. But I slowed to a stop as a stocky young man who’d been ambling towards me hailed me. ‘Excuse me,’ he said. ‘Could you help … Continue reading →

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