I’m that person. I get upset about cars and plants blocking sidewalks. A year ago I did a post on the walkability of communities using my neighborhood as an example. After notifying 311 (city help) about a couple of repeat offenders, they stopped parking across the sidewalk. Now there are new cars and the problem … Continue reading “Polite Notice”
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News in Slow Spanish Website
I want to improve my Spanish—a language I started learning in elementary school, took two classes in during high school (regrettably, I took French in college) and encounter almost daily living in Texas. When I heard a News in Slow promo on NPR, I decided to check out that option. The main draw is being … Continue reading “News in Slow Spanish Website”
Women in Tech
Women in tech: the tortured topic of late, with tech companies floating around statistics trying to prove just how much they’ve increased diversity among their employees. Then there are the bros who don’t get it and probably never will, having been encouraged throughout school, coddled by ego and socialized into toxic male-centered careers some claim … Continue reading “Women in Tech”
C’mon Pizza Hut
All I wanted was a pizza… just one pizza… So I’m craving pizza and Pizza Hut deep dish comes to mind. Mmm. I should know better by now, but I went to their website on my phone to see if I could order online. That’s when I encountered a new level of BS usability. Umm, … Continue reading “C’mon Pizza Hut”
Amazon Locker
I recently tried out Amazon Locker for a package return and it was a great experience. Usually, I choose the UPS drop off option. During my last return, though, I noticed that an Amazon Locker is now available in a more convenient location for me than the UPS Store. So how does Amazon Locker work? … Continue reading “Amazon Locker”