Tag Archives: technology

Technological Innovation: Is the Alarm Clock Really Such a Great Thing?

Posted on March 10, 2020 by This Woman Writes

The alarm clock is a great means of getting people up early so they can start the day running. But it’s not the best way, really, to start the day. Continue reading →

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Wind Power — for and by Small, Ordinary People

Posted on April 23, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Sunday I spent the entire day reading. For hours and hours I absorbed myself in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, co-written by William Kamkwamba, the proponent of the tale, and Bryan Mealer. I was drawn to the book at my … Continue reading →

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A Dead Mouse on the Desk

Posted on April 19, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Despite living the simple life of milking goats and knitting lace and baking bread and participating in all those homey, warm, homesteading goodness activities, I do spend a significant portion of my day on the computer. Which isn’t simple at … Continue reading →

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Internet Disconnection

Posted on August 18, 2011 by This Woman Writes

But the cheerful woman on the other end of the phone line — on the other end of the planet, actually — was definite that there was no problem with my modem, no problem with my connection, no problem of any sort anywhere in my vicinity, and was there any additional way that she could help me, please? Continue reading →