The American Wake?

Sorry for the misleading title 😀. In Ireland, when a family member emigrated—often to the U.S.—the night before their departure was treated like a wake, because families believed they might never see them again. “A funeral wake is a gathering of family and friends to honour someone who has died, usually offering a more relaxed, … Continue reading The American Wake?

You See My Friend, It All Depends

That’s somewhat similar to a question asked a couple of days ago, which I answered in my Fun Fun Fun post 😀. Perhaps it depends on the mood I’m in. It reminds me of an old song that I used to hear on my parents’ records. The first entry that I found on YouTube was … Continue reading You See My Friend, It All Depends

The Leader Is Good, The Leader Is Great!

When I think of the word “leader”, I get mixed feelings. I’ve known plenty of bad leaders or mediocre leaders in addition to good ones. But I’m hugely thankful for the good ones, who are humble and seek to serve rather than arrogant empire builders, like the guy in one Simpsons episode 😂. Off the … Continue reading The Leader Is Good, The Leader Is Great!

Car Computers 😧

Perhaps a vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM/ECU) display of warning lights or error codes can be useful, but in my experience, so far, I just encounter false messages that scare me 😀. I was getting such a message a couple of years ago, and it turned out to be a faulty sensor in an awkward location … Continue reading Car Computers 😧