Historical

Is “fyl” a Code Name?

I have been watching a lot of George Webb youtube "episodes". One thing that comes up is who on-line personalities really are. George, Trish and Jason have [...]

My Life with Email

I have been using email for over 30 years. Many of the things I have accomplished in those 30 years would not have been possible without it. I just had an [...]

Our 1960s “Intercom”

I'm a ham radio operator (WA6SWR among other calls). I got my licens in,  I think, 1961. While I had HF radios, VHF is what always interested me. While some [...]

When You Have a Long Day …

Back before I started working for myself, I had a few "corporate" jobs. Some times I would leave work in the hopes that I would not have to make any more [...]

Entertainment for Grandma

I don't remember when grandma got her TV but I would guess around 1960. I would sometimes go to her house with my mother but I never remember seeing the TV [...]