While doing dishes and refusing to wear earphones one afternoon, I discovered how to amplify my iPhone’s volume with the simplest technology of all: a bowl.
Before Our Phones Were Smart
Frequently, I find myself wondering how life was conducted before there were smartphones. This is particularly troubling as I was alive at a time when they did not exist. I didn’t have a cell phone to myself before college. Prior to that, I shared one with my dad and sister for emergencies only. Before that, [...]
From Zero to Addict in 24 Hours
My friend and personal trainer is one of those people that plays Scrabble on her phone all of the time. Yesterday, I finally made the mistake. I asked her who she plays against. Whoever she knows that has the Scrabble app. What? I have the Scrabble app. I’ve been playing against the computer. I didn’t [...]
Which Smartphone Is For You?
There are three main contenders in the smartphone (i.e. cellphones that are basically little bitty pocket computers! Joy!) market for you to choose from. So when your two-year contract is up, and your cell phone company gives you a free “upgrade” (with another damn two-year renewal), what do you choose?
Schmutzie’s Top 10 Tips For Better iPhone Photos
I once mocked people who took their phoneography seriously, but no longer. I love it, baby, and there’s no turning back, so let me tell you some of the things I’ve learned along the way.
I’m Holier Than Thou, You Ungrateful Narcissists
It’s kind of hard to tell, but this is me wanting all the best for the next generation.
Buck up, young narcissists, because it’ll get far worse than this before it gets better.
EZPZ: Digital To-Do Lists
I’m not sure about you, but I love to make lists. Actually, I love to cross things off of my lists. I also get a lot of email. Tons. Hundreds upon hundreds of emails a day and, unfortunately, many of them have what GTD-ers like myself call “next actions.” You don’t have to subscribe to [...]
How to Turn Sloth Into a Creative Project That Cleans Your Floors
The next time you hear someone talking about sloth like it is some kind of deadly sin, don’t listen to them. I, Schmutzie, a person who once used embroidery thread as dental floss for several days rather than leave the house, managed to finish two whole tasks while doing little more than rolling around on the floor and using my clicky finger.
