Are My Dreams Connected to the Creepiness That Returned to My Blog?

Photo by rovenimages.com on Pexels.com I almost never remember my dreams. After all these years, I've accepted what I regard as covert REMness (I know I've been dreaming; I just don't know what I dreamed) even as I quietly envy those whose nighttime imagination whirls are springboards to rich stories. But in the past several … Continue reading Are My Dreams Connected to the Creepiness That Returned to My Blog? →

Well, This Is Creepy…

Photo by rovenimages.com on Pexels.com I am seeking guidance from my fellow bloggers and/or anyone with relevant technical experience to help me make sense of the odd situation I noticed with my blog a few days ago. If among you are any of those true geniuses who can see patterns where they aren't readily apparent, … Continue reading Well, This Is Creepy… →

Some Critical Info to Help Us Fight the Coup Against the People: Please Share Widely!!

Fellow blogger tengrain at Mock Paper Scissors has posted a workaround to reach federal information “from the before times“—as shocking as that phrase is. Through the Internet’s Wayback Machine, there are links to important government agencies, as well as the Senate, House, and some of their committees. All data were posted prior to January 20, … Continue reading Some Critical Info to Help Us Fight the Coup Against the People: Please Share Widely!! →

Why Is Mad King Trump Attending the Super Bowl?

Photo by JESHOOTS.com on Pexels.com Well, the normalization of Donald Trump will get a huge boost when he becomes the first president ever to attend the Super Bowl on February 9. When the Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, Trump will be accompanied by his lackey, House Speaker Mike Johnson, who … Continue reading Why Is Mad King Trump Attending the Super Bowl? →

An Open Letter to Verizon’s CEO: Why Can’t Anyone Stop the Spam?

Photo by Tyler Lastovich on Pexels.com Hans Vestberg, Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerVerizonNew York, New York Dear Mr. Vestberg: In my attempts to obtain a resolution to my problem, I have spoken with a number of representatives of your company--both human and otherwise. Although I'm sure they're all top-notch employees and robots, to date none … Continue reading An Open Letter to Verizon’s CEO: Why Can’t Anyone Stop the Spam? →

Beware the “Healthcare” Caller ID and Other Creepy Schemes

A few weeks ago, the cover of the AARP publication above caught my eye: "FRAUD 2024." I read through a series of articles about all the scamming and hacking going on in the electronic world we inhabit, an environment that is especially fruitful for swindlers who mercilessly prey on older people. Although AARP membership begins … Continue reading Beware the “Healthcare” Caller ID and Other Creepy Schemes →

WE WUZ HACKED!

--Or at least our bank was, and that's pretty creepy, don't you think?

The letter from the bank about this turn of events seemed ominous. First, it was dated November 3 and arrived on November 9. That meant, we suspected, that the evil-doers had had nearly a week to do their evil without our knowledge. Why was our bank so lackadaisical?