March 31, 2016

Ramblings Episode 463: Weekend Plans

It’s getting to be that busy weekend time of year. #RoaUMP


Run time: 7:56

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March 30, 2016

Ramblings Episode 462: Perception is Reality 2

Viewpoints collide at the Costco gas station. #RoaUMP


Run time: 9:47

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March 29, 2016

Ramblings Episode 461: As Seen on Social Media

Some things that caught my eye online. #RoaUMP

The charts I was talking about are called Spurious Correlations.


Run time: 9:33

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March 28, 2016

Ramblings Episode 460: A Bit o’ This and That

A true Monday ramble, totally off the cuff. #RoaUMP


Run time: 9:41

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March 25, 2016

Ramblings Episode 459: Editing Progress

Making headway on the third installment of the Borrowed Time Chronology. #RoaUMP


Run time: 12:00

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March 24, 2016

Ramblings Episode 458: How to Be a Smart-Aleck

My basic rules for becoming a wiseacre. Thrill your friends and family! #RoaUMP


Run time: 6:48

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March 23, 2016

Ramblings Episode 457: Should Stories Have Romance?

Despite what some might think, this is a common storytelling tool. #RoaUMP


Run time: 13:53

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March 22, 2016

Ramblings Episode 456: Introvert Phone Avoidance

I used to have more of an issue with this than I currently do. #RoaUMP


Run time: 7:38

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March 21, 2016

Ramblings Episode 455: One to Go

There is a right and wrong way to use this popular software. #RoaUMP


Run time: 7:44

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March 19, 2016

Ramblings Episode 454: Misusing MS Office

There is a right and wrong way to use this popular software. #RoaUMP


Run time: 8:01

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March 18, 2016

Ramblings Episode 453: Cite Your Sources

Publishing numbers and “facts” should require references. Also, social media responsibility. #RoaUMP


Run time: 9:05

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March 17, 2016

Ramblings Episode 452: Downton Abbey

Another show that wraps up with a masterful display of storytelling. #RoaUMP


Run time: 10:08

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Ramblings Episode 451: Menu Planning

Happiness is not having “I don’t know” for dinner. Also, fan mail! #RoaUMP


Run time: 8:07

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March 15, 2016

Ramblings Episode 450: Mythbusters Finale

A favorite show has come to a good end. #RoaUMP


Run time: 10:21

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March 14, 2016

Ramblings Episode 449: Daylight Savings Time

Is this really still a good idea? #RoaUMP


Run time: 7:26

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March 12, 2016

Ramblings Episode 448: The Six Million Dollar Man

One of my favorite TV shows growing up, and I even had the action figure. #RoaUMP


Run time: 9:36

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March 11, 2016

Ramblings Episode 447: Thoughtless Decoration

Another unbelievable gaffe by a major company. #RoaUMP


Run time: 6:58

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Ramblings Episode 446: Submitted

My big paper has been turned in. Also, not-so-naked selfie. #RoaUMP


Run time: 7:48

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March 09, 2016

Ramblings Episode 445: Entertainment News

A few stories that caught my eye. #RoaUMP


Run time: 7:55

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March 08, 2016

Ramblings Episode 444: Loose and Lose

A common language mistake is starting to annoy me. #RoaUMP


Run time: 8:12

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March 07, 2016

Ramblings Episode 443: It Went Down?!?

I ponder the results of a change to our cell phone plan. #RoaUMP


Run time: 8:51

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March 04, 2016

Ramblings Episode 442: First World Problems

There’s been some things that have annoyed me this week. #RoaUMP


Run time: 7:11

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Ramblings Episode 441: In Service

I compare elements from two very different fandoms. #RoaUMP


Run time: 12:47

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March 02, 2016

Ramblings Episode 440: Snow Business

Living in Michigan I have to shovel it and drive in it. #RoaUMP


Run time: 8:59

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March 01, 2016

Ramblings Episode 439: Ready to Upgrade

Some time spent updating the blog convinced me to take it up a notch. #RoaUMP


Run time: 13:07

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