I waxed romantic about my “clicker” once before. I like hard buttons (as opposed to touchscreens). I also like good one-handed balance and ease of blind use, and my MX-700 is tip-top all the way around. I’ve been remarkably faithful to it. I had to unstick the 9 key last year. I never identified the … Read more
Cartoon character Dora the Explorer is getting a makeover. Though Dora will not be officially unveiled until this fall, Nickelodeon and Mattel have released a silhouette of the update, and it’s not sitting well with some parents. “Girls readily identify with Dora and we knew that girls would love to have their friend Dora grow … Read more
Dad sent this poignant video of comedian/commentator Louis C.K. on Conan O’Brien my way a week or so ago. I’ve written and said several times that one of the most tragic things about growing up is that it takes more and more to truly impress you. When the world loses its newness, it can take … Read more