Random and Opinionated Thoughts

by: Jennifer Zelazny

Politics Serenity Now!

Remember Your Manners and Keep it in Perspective

For the past few weeks we receive anywhere from 2-4 calls a day from some politician or some group that supports some other politician with some “important” message. I have also been inundated with email full of “panic” and “need to act right now OR ELSE” messages against this candidate or that candidate.

Software

Jappler Recommends: Google Drive

I back up all my files locally and then on to Amazon S3. I am not sure what made me give Google Drive a test but I did and I have been very happy with it ever since. What is it that I like better than everything else I have tried? Since I am always […]

Random

Great Customer Service: L.L. Bean

I am a big fan of L.L. Bean and have been for several years now. If I am not wearing something from Penn State – I am most likely wearing something from L.L. Bean. Last year I bought Evan a book bag from L.L. Bean and ever since we have been fighting with the zipper […]

Hardware

Without a Smart Phone – Week 2

I have spent the last two weeks without my iPhone – something I have carried around with me for over 5 years. I have to say it is has been interesting and sometimes frustrating, but overall – not nearly as bad as I thought. Here are some of my thoughts about not having a smart […]