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Macquest - End of Journey

I finally picked up my new computer. It's a MacBookPro 6.1 (whatever that means). All I can tell you is, it's fast, easy and not all that different than the PC I struggled with for years. I had a program... Read more →

Four years ago today, this blog was born. 787 posts (now 788) and my favourite part, 193 comments. There were many more off line comments but I doubt there's anything a blogger appreciates more than a comment. Lots of bafflegab... Read more →

Adulthood Undervalued?

I read a great quote from author Jonathan Franzen recently. Wrote Mr. Franzen: "I think adulthood has become seriously undervalued in recent years. I'm not morally blaming anyone for wanting to prolong childhood into his or her 30s. It seems... Read more →

Banjo Freaks Speak Out

As a follow up to my essay in the Globe and Mail last August, my friend and fellow banjo maniac, Tim Posgate told me he posted it on Banjo Hangout, a forum for all things banjo. I've not been on... Read more →

Importance of this company

I've written in the past about the brokerage I work for (with?). RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd. has become the largest and most successful "small" brokerages in the GTA. I say small because it's a large company with a real face... Read more →

As a follow up to my encounter with radio personality George Jonescu, I mailed him a Whiskey Jack CD. He countered with this email: "Just concluded a most enjoyable hour and a half listening to Whiskey Jack. So true, so... Read more →

Macquest V

After researching the Apple MacBook Pro for over 2 weeks, I've decided that today could be the day. I might actually make my purchase this morning. I have an appointment with a Business Consultant at Apple downtown and he/she will... Read more →

Macquest Part IV

So far, I haven't heard of any reason why I should not take the plunge and rid myself of the PC lifestyle. You know what I'm talking about. Wake up in the morning, turn on computer, go have a coffee,... Read more →

Macquest Part III

Before I begin today's entry, for those of you young people who did not get a quality Liberal Arts degree or education, the III in the Title is a "Roman Numeral" and it refers to the number 3. When I... Read more →

MacQuest Part II

Just as I was sitting down on my PC to write this, the damn screen froze again with an "End Program" icon staring me in the face. Man, I'm gettin' pissed off. I walked into the Mac store in the... Read more →

What's going on? Doesn't anyone use email anymore? What's with this "Pin? SMS? MMS? BMS? Instant Message?" I need a record of our exchange people! Don't ask why. "Because". That's all. Btw, I guess I'm old fashion but I still... Read more →

As I Begin the Journey from PC to Mac..

I can't recall exactly when I first thought of this but I recall when I first made the decision. It was probably a long time coming, brought on by wasted time, frustration and unpredictable service. I'm am going to buy... Read more →