64 degrees this morning. 44:34 minute walk.
I continue to be intrigued at the development of the internet, world wide web and computers while listening to “The Innovators” by Walter Isaacson. (I have to look up how to spell his name every time).
Even the name “World Wide Web” and all of the basic actions we take for granted etc. are basically pure chance and related to early technology , which probably doesn’t have any relationship now.
After all the jokes, I was surprised to learn that Al Gore actually did have a major role in the development of the Internet.
He actually supported some major legislation that opened up the internet to individuals and commercial businesses, providing for the infrastructure for the current internet.
Wouldn’t say it wouldn’t have happened without him, but he did play a major role.
Interestingly, his father, also a U.S. Senator, was a major supporter of the U.S. Interstate system, which is also an infrastructure improvement which has paid off as a major role in development.
I see literally hundreds (maybe thousands) of apartments being constructed in this area, without ANY provision for the increased traffic, need for parks, trails, sidewalks etc.
This city is simply unbelievable in it’s lack of planning and know towing to builders, developers and commercial interests and it’s complete lack of interest in the residents.
Yes, I know, if I don’t like it, move, but it isn’t always that simply.
I think it took me a while to realize how negligent the city is in it’s lack of planning. I think it is just part of the the “system”.
The city does have it’s brilliant moments, but usually only if it benefits certain segments of the community, any benefit to the residents is nominal.
Moving continues. The pace of the move has allowed us to get rid items we don’t use or need as will as plan the move and where furniture will go etc. There may be several days when things are disorganized, but that is to be expected.
Of course there are always both pleasant and unpleasant surprises in any move and I’m sure this won’t be any different, in fact there have already been unpleasant and pleasant surprises.
We are basically moving many of the smaller items ourselves and then will have a mover move the furniture and large items etc.
Hopefully we can get the internet hooked up the day we move. We are still waiting to hear about that. Now, if I can just remember how to set up all the wi fi, computers, printers, scanners etc!
Spent an “office day” yesterday catching up on phone calls and paperwork and preparing for a “field day” Monday. The new territory etc. has really presented a “learning experience” for me, as I encounter new situations.
It has actually been a lot of fun, and I have stayed busy. There is almost an unlimited number of situations that can come up, so the position promises to continue to be interesting!
That’s it for now, Saturday, May 30, 2l015
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