A number of people are at fault for the accidental shooting by the nine year old girl of her firing range instructor.  She is not among them.  The government however is, along with our crazed gun culture.  

Apple is just about to introduce some new stuff on September 9th which is very exciting. A new larger screen and possibly a wearable device.   But the more interesting news to me coming out of Apple is that they lowered the minimum age of developers that attend their developer conference from 18 to 13. That's right 13 years old. Right down the street from me a 14 year old young boy already has two apps he developed selling in the App Store.  

Do you remember the ground breaking surfing movie "Endless Summer"?  It was memorable and beautiful. As has been this amazing Summer. At the start, when I heralded it with my classic "Summer Time, Summer Time" blog, I had no idea how wonderful and enjoyable it would be. In a word it has been historic. In all my many years there has never, ever been a Summer such as this.

My son, Charles, got me a Jawbone for my birthday. I wear it on my wrist. No, not that kind of jawbone! This one syncs to my iPhone, has an app, and will keep me healthy. (I hope.)  

Mitch's blog this past week tapped into something that has been rattling around in my mind.  My way has always been to try and fix things, to create discussion, to inquire when I am not sure about something, to present my ideas when I feel strongly about something.  

Have you heard of Air BNB? Interesting concept where ordinary people – just like you and me – offer their homes as accommodations to strangers.

It happened again a few nights ago. I was having some trouble sleeping so I began channel surfing. As I came upon one certain movie, I knew my surfing would come to an end. I can never seem to get past it. Whenever it comes up on my television screen, I have to stop and watch it.

Most mornings I get a cup of coffee at a place next to my office and I bring it upstairs.  One small coffee for $1.60.  I hand over two bills, and they give me my change, an empty cup (that sometimes they stick their fingers in)....and a receipt.   I really don't need documentary proof of this transaction.  No receipt is necessary.