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The Fall
Category: History
The Historic Launch of Starliner
After many years of delays and a series of false-starts over the past few months, on the morning of June 5th 2024 the Boeing Starliner spacecraft successfully carried a crew of two – Barry Willmore and Sunita Williams, into orbit and onto a successful docking with the International Space Station on what is a currently […]
D-Day 80
It’s been 80 years since the invasion of Normandy. In this entry I share some reflection on this day, in another “straight from my mind to the keyboard” kind of entry.
The Crud
While being sick over the weekend I reflect on the 4th anniversary of The Pandemic.
What (Was) The Bell System?
Let’s take a step back to 1976 and look at what the Bell System actually was in the twilight years of its life.
40 Years Ago: The Death of The Bell System
40 years ago the largest company in the world died. I regard this event as a tragedy.
Why Hiroshima And Nagasaki Had To Happen
On this anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, I take a quick look at the incredibly complex subject of just why the atomic bombings of Japan, in my opinion, had to happen.
On The Titan Tragedy
One week later, I share my thoughts on the Titan sub tragedy, and the reaction of the internet to the event.
Waco
On the 30th anniversary of the fiery end of the Waco Siege, I share my thoughts on the event and the lasting legacy it has had on the nation.
To The Stars…
On this sad anniversary in space history, I look to the positives of humanities future.
Remember That Apocalypse That Didn’t Happen?
Anyone remember the year 2012 panic?
This Steve Jobs Quote Perfectly Fits How I Feel About Life
I only just realized that today happens to mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of Steve Jobs. In realizing this I began thinking to how in the past few years I’ve gone from seeing him in a purely negative light to, while not ignoring his human faults, seeing him as a kind of inspiration. […]
How That Day Felt
Today is September 11th, 2021 — the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It was an event which still affects me mentally in some ways, even with my passive experiencing of it and 20 years having passed. As I mentioned in the article yesterday it was a world-changing moment for everyone. That particular day, […]
The Last Normal Day Of My Life
For all of us in life, there are defining moments which create a permanent before and after period in our lives where, from that point onward, something is forever changed. For me, one of those days was a Monday many years ago. I was a Junior in High School. Keep in mind that here in […]
I Started A Phone Company. No, Seriously.
All the way back in October of last year I wrote an entry called “I’m a Phreak” where I laid out what my most recent extreme interest has become — the old telephone network of the 20th century, and all that entails — the history, the technology, the stories, the rise and fall of The […]