Author Archives: Linus

About Linus

The man behind the curtain. But couldn't we get a nicer curtain?

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

One of the great cherished secrets of being the Computer Guy is that the less you tell people about your day, the happier they are about it. Continue reading

Posted in General Musings | 2 Comments

Future in the Past

We live 668 Googlemap miles apart, my ex-GF and I, including a detour around the butt end of a Great Lake, and we had only a handful of days together. Continue reading

Posted in General Musings | 4 Comments

The Bruce of Bruce

At least, I think it’s Thunder Road. But don’t get me started. Continue reading

Posted in Music Theory | Leave a comment

Gotcher Fresh Monday Here

A calm and almost stately morning, and I have the sense that there’s a simple thought lurking just out of reach, wanting attention. Continue reading

Posted in General Musings | 2 Comments

It’s Astounding

The days of the week have certain clear characteristics, one of which is that they are mostly Mondays in one guise or another. Continue reading

Posted in General Musings | 2 Comments

Cherry Chatter

My new cell phone has the mandatory pointless camera, so I am able to menace an innocent late-sleeping set of friends with blurred pictures of cherry trees. That’s technology for you. Continue reading

Posted in General Musings | 1 Comment

A Safe Bet

Friend With Strong Opinions: I just fervently hope it’s not the start of a trend. Continue reading

Posted in General Musings | Leave a comment

The Flatlands

Martina: I left this here over the weekend. I bet it’s flat. Continue reading

Posted in General Musings | 4 Comments

No Sale

We know it’s spring for real when the Hat Table is replaced by the Sunglasses Vendor, but that’s still weeks away. Continue reading

Posted in General Musings | 2 Comments

Dot’s Entertainment

I’m tickled to learn that Pearl S. Buck was born Pearl Comfort Sydenstricker, daughter of Absalom and Caroline. That’s some serious nomination there, that is. Continue reading

Posted in General Musings | 1 Comment