I’ve been noticing this trend lately (thanks to teen daughter)… people keep their ears plugged in while talking to others. Even if the iPod is off (or maybe it isn’t), having earbuds in your ears during a conversation indicates the other person isn’t important. This is where headphones have an advantage. Just pull them down around [...]
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The iPod has that certain something that leads its users to adore it like nothing before. People want nothing but an iPod. No substitutes even when the non-iPod has more memory, comes in your favorite color and costs over $100 less than an iPod. So how did the iPod earn this special treatment and the [...]
Been reading The Perfect Thing, which covers everything you wanted to know about iPod from its origins to its popularity. Steve Jobs deserves much of the credit for the iPod’s existence and success. Jonathan Ive, who works for Jobs, also had a lot to do with the design. The iPod has so much power that even [...]
Parents enjoy Halloween. It’s the time after that becomes a problem… kids asking for candy every day until the loot is gone. Some trick ‘r treaters manage to get enough candy to last them till the next Halloween. What parent wants to deal with that or be tempted to steal a few for herself? The solution? [...]
I have to share an awesome Mother’s Day card I got from my sister. My kids and hubby gave me wonderful cards. My sister’s takes the cake in originality, humor and fits me to a tee. The cover has a mom sleeping on the sofa in her robe. Dad and kids have their mouths wide up [...]