Author Archives: sehanley
The Sears website is too busy – please visit a store..
Friday. November 29th, 2013. I just wanted to shop for tires. Sears’ website is so overloaded, they encourage you to visit a store. Including a map and FAQ page. It happens. Chill out. But it is kinda funny… Advertisements
50 Years and a Day
During this, 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy, many people have been giving spin and perspective. Some of it has been predictable, some, outrageous. It has been a special gift to turn my internet feed onto my television … Continue reading
Big Bird, the Peacock and the Kangaroo vs NASA and Honey Boo Boo
The unexpected attention to Sesame Street and Big Bird this past week has caused a lot of discussion in various places. It is not like we haven’t been here before. But having public broadcasting become a prominent part of the … Continue reading
Changing Planes, Changing Plans
Changes in my life mean I’m back to flying more often. The couple of years away from frequent air travel has reminded me how much it has changed. This week marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Midfield … Continue reading
..they pull me back in.
I’m back. Back to public radio. At first, the clip from “The Godfather, Part III” came to mind: As apt as that Al Pacino moment may seem in the context of going back to the realm of coffee mugs and … Continue reading
A Bridge not too high or too far
While traveling to the beaches of North Carolina last week, we took a route from Uniontown through Maryland on the way to West Virginia, and so on. Google maps and the iPhone and the Garmin navigation unit all had different … Continue reading
If money were no object..
Do you just go for the suit, the cars and the house, or the whole Iron Man regalia? Price range for a functional suit, “no charge” plus in-kind, to half a billion dollars. Mind you, while this infographic shows … Continue reading