Category Archives: Human Interest

Stories of a non-technical human interest sort. Comedies, Tragedies, etc.

Lithuanian / Sanskrit Similar?

Posted on 23 March 2024 by E.M.Smith

The most conserved European Language – Lithuania similar to Sanskrit? Who knew… Continue reading →

Posted in Arts, History, Human Interest | 7 Comments

Curiously Amusing. DIY “Locomotive” On Risky Rails

Posted on 11 March 2024 by E.M.Smith

A bit of railroad history, off road in a Samurai converted to a Rail Car / “locomotive”, and some wonderful views of the wilder parts of Coastal Calfornia. Continue reading →

Posted in Cars, History, Human Interest, Vehicles | 8 Comments

Trusted Authorities? Any left?

Posted on 28 February 2024 by E.M.Smith

What is a “Trusted Authority” today? Perhaps it is now only individuals you know are moral, and not particular professions. Continue reading →

Posted in Covid, Human Interest, Political Current Events, Religion | 7 Comments

When You Find Out You Are Historic Proximate – First Email From Space / AOL / Apple Link

Posted on 7 February 2024 by E.M.Smith

The First Email From Space was an AppleLink message, sent from a “portable” Mac, via a Mac modem to modem translator. The tech I was supporting at the time at the company where I was working. Continue reading →

Posted in History, Human Interest, Tech Bits | 10 Comments