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20 minutes ago
In response to "Read the Manual"

Sometimes they don't open the manual until they've put something on backwards. But they always have their phones in hand and trust people on the internet who talk a lot more than they trust people who write things down.

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about 20 hours ago
In response to "Read the Manual"

The interesting thing is that most people never read the manual anyway. Are you saying that these days those same people actually watch YouTube videos? That would indicate a decrease in the majority's overweening belief in their ability to construct things without assistance from anywhere, surely. i say this as someone who always has and still does read manuals.

a day ago
In response to "Thoughts While Falling"

It's the little things, the details that trip us up! Small boys, dogs, trash - whatever. I think everyone has had that moment of distraction that leads to disaster. So sorry you were so hurt, two broken bones - ouch! That makes me believe my escape from serious injury was amazing considering the fall. Thanks for reading!

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Jun 1, 2025 at 11:24am
In response to "Thoughts While Falling"

This really highlights the fact that time slowa down during crises. Our minds seem to speed up so that we watch a procession of thoughts as we fall. And this piece relates such interesting thoughts too! Fascinating.

Jun 1, 2025 at 9:33am
In response to "Thoughts While Falling"

I always enjoy reading your posts, Ned. And this blog post did not disappoint! I took in every word. It reminded me of when I fell, back in Nov. 2002. I was calling for my Golden Retriever, as she was in heat. After she did not come, I turned to go back inside and then lost my balance and fell. Unfortunately, I could not get up. I turned toward the house (as it was lightly snowing) and could see my dog INSIDE the house!!! My hubby finally discovered me, and helped me inside, assuring me I'd be fine by morning. Ha! I finally convinced him to take me to Emergency, where it was discovered I had broken two bones below my right knee. (and I had just started a new job!)

My favorite part of this blog entry was when you shared all the thoughts going through your head at the time of your fall. And I loved how you ended it with realizing you had a few things to add to your "To Do" list. I can certainly relate!

May 31, 2025 at 9:06am
In response to "Read the Manual"

YouTube has saved us many times!

May 30, 2025 at 7:00am
In response to "Into the Valley of Rudy"

I found this for you. You'll want to start at 25:11. I noticed he used the accent over the e when he wrote his name. He was very funny in this clip.

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Kåre เลียม Enga

May 29, 2025 at 12:14pm
In response to "Into the Valley of Rudy"

I agree about the usefulness of youtube. That's how I watch my Thai programs. I also agree that Ed Sullivan was the king of variety shows... kinda like a box of chocolates.

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May 26, 2025 at 8:43am
In response to "Where or When?"

Very interesting! And definitely thought-provoking.

May 26, 2025 at 5:51am
In response to "Where or When?"