Category Archives: Lumps of Coal

Springtime in Tucson.

Posted on May 9, 2011 by admin

This morning I went for a run.  At 6 AM here in Tucson the temperature was a perfect, the incident sun on the surrounding mountains created a stunning panorama, and the 1 million plus mesquite trees shed pollen like the … Continue reading →

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Mail Merging with Foreign Zip Codes

Posted on December 18, 2008 by admin

Microsoft in all its wisdom can make life  really annoying at times.  I use Microsoft Excel to store my addresses.  The Excel people really do make that part of life more convenient.  Importing these addresses into Word Mail Merge has … Continue reading →

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Another ad-free zone bites the dust

Posted on July 25, 2008 by admin

On the airplane today I was interrupted by the pilot with an important message. I was expecting a warning of turbulence or notice that the flight would be delayed due to congestion in the destination airport, but I was wrong. … Continue reading →

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