Middle Bar

How have I managed to get this far in life without ever needing legal representation or counsel? Either I’ve had significant luck, or I’m perpetually so middle-of-the-road that I’ve taken no chances or gotten in a bind. Amazing. Given that I’m a self-proclaimed engine of mediocrity, my drive toward baseline homeostasis and inoffensive balance serve …

CW, But For Real

A few years ago, I made an attempt to learn CW (Morse Code). I made an honest-to-god attempt. But I didn’t stick with it. Got frustrated with the apps I used, and never got fluent enough at copying symbols to rise above the frustration. Well, I was chatting with my buddy Michael KG5RXG. I had …

New Year, Old Life

At the beginning of 2021, I’ve taken to actually using the full potential of my living space. All of these pieces of entertainment gear, which have previously been scattered and disused in my last apartment, are now together, connected, and usable. As such, I’ve started pulling old audio tapes from the mothballs. For a time …