Quad Lock comes through after a few tech glitches
My Quad Lock 12V to USB smart adaptor failed. Quad Lock replaced it for free. I had to jump over several tech hurdles to make that happen.
Why you should not buy from KiwiCo
They spam people who have previously asked them to stop, won’t admit to having done so, and won’t acknowledge that it’s not a thing they should do.
2026 Massachusetts ballot questions: my recommendations
YES on Question 1.
YES on Question 2.
NO on Question 3.
YES on Question 4.
NO on Question 5 (strong recommendation).
NO on Question 6.
YES on Question 7.
NO on Question 8.
YES on Question 9.
Anatomy of a recent AI robocall and how I responded to it
Cambridge Honda made a totally illegal AI robocall to me inviting me to tell my vehicle to them. I’m going to sue them under the TCPA. Want to join me?
More about how the Boston Election Department is handling potential Federal interference with elections
Bottom line up front: Feds at polling places are considered observers, and if they don’t follow the rules observers are required to follow they can be removed or arrested if they refuse to leave. Read on for more.
Trustees hike: Lowell Holly
I recently visited Trustees of Reservations property Lowell Holly in Mashpee and Sandwich, MA, on Cape Cod. It’s a pleasant hike with lots to enjoy. Lowell Holly abuts Wakeby Pond and Mashpee Pond. There are beaches on both ponds along the trails that you can take advantage of, weather-permitting. Also, the ponds are apparently good… Read More: Trustees hike: Lowell Holly »
Trustees hike: Doyle Community Farm
I recently visited Trustees of Reservations Doyle Community Park in Leominster, MA, https://thetrustees.org/place/doyle-community-park/. The website’s tag-line for Doyle, “Meander along trails that pass through woodlands, fields, and gardens, all parts of an elegant former estate,” is accurate, but it doesn’t mention what I personally think is the best feature of this property, a pond with… Read More: Trustees hike: Doyle Community Farm »
Trustees hike: Charles River Peninsula
A lovely property. An easy hike with a lot of interesting stuff to see.
Trustees of Reservations doesn’t know how to treat members or fully maintain their properties
They don’t respond to emails, phone messages, or paper letters, and they don’t maintain the trail markings or signage at their properties.
New: WP+Masto POSSE — publish to both WordPress and Mastodon
A few days ago, I asked the fediverse if anyone knew of a tool I could use to publish an article on my blog and publish the same article as a thread on Mastodon. I already have a way to post summaries of and links to my blog postings into my Mastodon account. I’ve also already set… Read More: New: WP+Masto POSSE — publish to both WordPress and Mastodon »