Category Archives: Quotidiana

the daily grind

Windows 10: My 19th nervous breakdown

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Robert

My old computer (5+ years) now shuts down without any warning every 5 to 20 minutes. There may be a fix for this, but I have decided to bite the bullet and get a whole new system. The old system … Continue reading →

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Happy Chinese New Year

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Robert

Even though it’s three weeks late, Happy year of the Rat! 恭喜! 恭喜!

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Robert

It’s not very cold in Taiwan, and Christmas is no longer a holiday here, but Merry Christmas to all, just the same. And for those of you who like countdowns, get ready to say goodbye to the 201Xs (unless you … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin by air

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Robert

A video from number one son Nick, who got his drone pilot license earlier this year. Credit for his hand and eye coordination, and sense of picture composition, goes to his mom, not me.

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Robert

And a happy New Year!

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Another (*&%&*^%R* Earthquake!

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Robert

A 6.3 earthquake this afternoon. Supposedly only 5.0 in Puli, but one of the strongest and longest I’ve felt in a long time. Bookshelves down again, *&^%&!@$#!! This time both at home and in my office AGAIN, the second time … Continue reading →

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I take Mag XJ700T for a ride

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Robert

It’s the long good-bye for my 17″ MAG XJ700T monitor. Continue reading →

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