Onesome: One- One thing that's being bandied about a bit in the communications press is the ongoing replacement of land line phones with cell phones. Hmmm... Have you ever considered dropping your wired phone and living a wireless existence?
I share a land line phone with my housemates. I don't get very many calls, though so I guess theoretically, I could ditch the phone. But based on various articles and opinions (for instance, the New York Times had reported that during the blackout, the wireless network was more overloaded than not) I would not completely go wireless. The infrastructure is simply not there to sustain maximum traffic.
However, I am connected to the internet pretty much all the time. Or at least that would be theoretical too since I am not chained to the computer, but my laptop is either connected by LAN, wireless, or both. (Thus, if anyone wants to get in touch with me, e-mail is more reliable than the phone.) Unfortunately I wouldn't depend on wireless in this case either. The service is rather spotty at best, even at an institution that's armed to the teeth with wireless installations (and even if you're sitting in prime reception location), and when the LAN goes down, well, the wireless service is no better.
Twosome: Trick- Okay, everyone one should know at least one magic trick. Do you have one? ...or is there one you really, really wish you knew how it worked?
I know this black box trick where the magician can guess correctly what color face was picked on a multi-colored cube inside the box. Other than that, I have no use for magic tricks unless you know one that helps me get my work done faster.
Threesome: Pony- Admit it: did you want a pony as a kid? Still do? Never liked them? Nah, we know better ! ...and did you ever have your picture taken on one?
I had My Little Ponies when I was about seven or so. I would have to say that I was more fascinated by the unnatural colors the toys came in than in any real animals. I'm not sure if I ever got my picture taken on a pony or a horse. Yes, I had ridden on real ponies before, but they smelled.
