Doug's Methods of Saving Money
This meme is found all over the internet in various forms. As far as I have seen, it’s never presented with any citation as to where or when Gates is supposed to have said this. I think it’s safe to assume he didn’t say it. Also, note how poorly phrased it is: “you” (instead of “you were“) and “mistake” and “mistakes” (where “fault” would be much more idiomatic).
Read the Fine Print — Don’t Miss the Discounts
A week ago we visited my oldest daughter in the city where she attends university. Of course, there were several day trips and restaurant meals. […]
Treating a Sprained Ankle
If you think you have a serious health problem, you need to see a doctor. Don’t rely on the internet to treat serious medical conditions. […]
I Cut a Hole in the Front of my Washing Machine
Front-loading washing machines have filters (sometimes called “coin traps”) to prevent solid objects from getting into, and possibly damaging, the pump that moves water out […]
Eureka! I Have Found It!
Update: Since the time I originally wrote this, Plastiq has raised their fee to 2.85%, which makes this maneuver much less profitable. The post below […]
Finally Got a Smartphone
In an earlier post I wrote that I didn’t have a smartphone and was getting along fine using my dumbphone that did nothing but make […]
New Battery for an Old Phone
In 2017, I bought my first smartphone (after previously making do with a dumbphone). Recently, after I’d used it for over a year, I noticed […]
