I just read Tim’s tribute to Rodney O. Lain and was moved to re-publish my own, first posted at Applelinks.com on June 17, 2002.
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New GRACK! “Round Dance”
Okay, it’s posted, and the title is “Round Dance.” Oh, I said that already. Well, here’s a quotation that only hints at what you’ll
Read MoreHey, Where’s My Wood?
It’s always a crap shoot when you try a new firewood supplier. The last guy was very prompt, even came early, and delivered a
Read MoreDoormat Blog
I needed a break from politics and organizing a writers’ series, so I decided to clean my doormat. Big problem: said doormat is on
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings (What Else?!)
This is what my living room looked like last night at midnight, illuminated only by the fireplace, candles, and Christmas lights. Greetings to all
Read MoreSimple But Huge
If I ever get a handle on this, things are gonna rock. Right now though, life is just too damn full to even go
Read MoreFinancial Crash in 2004?
Peter Eavis, senior columnist for TheStreet.com, has some interesting things to say in what should be a very sobering article entitled “Fed’s Folly Will
Read MoreNew GRACK! Posted
What, Macworld? Yeah sure, but the BIG NEWS just now is that I’ve just posted a new GRACK!column at JHFarr.com after a long holiday
Read More(“He’s Doing it Again … “)
I probably shouldn’t even post this at a Mac site, but has that ever stopped me before? My life vis-a-vis the world of Macintosh
Read MoreCheckout Counter Space-out
Oh good, some controversy on the MyMac staff mailing list regarding branding. Steve Consilvio wrote: Does advertising no longer work? Aieeeee. I want what
Read MoreAvailable for Hire
The headline ain’t no joke. That’s right. Tomorrow I make the rounds of local Web developers, graphics shops, galleries, publishers, tech firms, and any
Read MoreI’m on the Radio, Yow!
This is a last-minute alert, because in the press of Major Life Issues, I just forgot! I’m appearing today on a radio show called
Read MoreA GRACK! Your Mother Will Love
This is all about my “GRACK!” Web column at JHFarr.com. I finally finished the latest self-published marvel, nn easy-going romp you will enjoy, safe
Read MoreRadio Reviews
First of all, a BIG “Thank you!” to MyMac’s Jeffrey McPheeters for making it all possible. The whole episode is a brilliant example of
Read MoreMissing Radio Links (!)
Until the “edit” functionality is restored to these blog posts, the only option is to repost. I left the brackets on the links to
Read MoreAh Yes, Monday …
I seem to have very little to say at the moment. Haven’t turned out a GRACK! column yet, either. No doubt this all has
Read MoreBig Mistake, Apple
The new iLife ad copy. I can’t believe this: “It’s like Microsoft Office for the rest of your life. Introducing iLife ’04” Friends, this
Read MoreWinter in New Mexico
[I’d like to give you MyMac readers some exclusive content, but this fresh piece is too nice to leave at my Salon blog. I’ll
Read MorePost-Friday Cat Blogging
Post-Friday Cat Blogging It’s not my fault, really. Kevin Drum at CalPundit has pushed me over the the edge, and I may well have
Read MoreBO DIDDLEY! Oh, and Some Other Stuff
Oh, I’ve been busy, I have. What’s more, the nifty *FREE GIFTS* download system for FarrFlash subscribers is now in place. If you sign
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