My Apple Macintosh Experience

Jan 30, 2008 by mike
For me it is Simply the Best Computer in the World. I have worked with computers since 1974, From Mainframes to Personal Computers. I have supported all types of machines, including both Windows based PCs, and Apple Computers, from OS 7 through OS X.

Ever since I set down at my first Mac in 1987, I have found that Apple Computers to be as close to Trouble Free as a computer can get. I can honestly say, I do not remember the last time I had a virus, and have not had any DOWNTIME on any of my Apple Computers.

The Design of Apple Computers and the Operating System have enhanced my experience. Ever since that first Macintosh in 87, and with each new computer I have purchased Apple, and it has been and still is a joy to this day.

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Alan Watts (1915-1973)

january 21, 2008 by mike

“I suppose most of you have heard of Zen, but before going on to explain any details about it I want to make one thing absolutely clear. I am not a Zen Buddhist. I am not advocating Zen Buddhism, I’m not trying to convert anyone to it. I have nothing to sell. I am an entertainer. That is to say in the same sense that when you go to a concert and listen to someone play Mozart he has nothing to sell except for the sound of the music. He doesn’t want to convert you to anything. He doesn’t want you to join an organization in favor of Mozart’s music as opposed to Beethoven’s. And I approach you in the same spirit, as a musician with his piano or violinist with his violin, I just want you to enjoy a point of view which I enjoy.”

A Quote from Alan Watts .org Site.

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MediaStorm

Jan 14, 2008 by mike

MediaStorm is sponsered by washingtonpost.com

“MediaStorm publishes projects across a wide content spectrum and in varying mediums. Our goal is to tell the story of today’s world in a truly in-depth manner:

from in-depth documentary to personal essays to purely artistic. Heartwarming to heartbreaking, these are timeless and intimate tales.”

MediaStorm’s “Kingsley’s Crossing” by Olivier Jobard, is the recipient of the 2007 Emmy Award for Documentary/NonFiction for Broadband.
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We are Kin folks, I am like a Seventh Cousin removed a couple of times or more, who is counting though, but find it kinda neat that we are remotely but still linked to my fellow and Famous Texan.

Peter (2) Boucher, wife is Sarah “Sally” Goodnight. Sarah is the Daughter of Hans (John) Micheael Goodnight. Han’s Brother George (Gerick) Goodnight, is the Great Great Grandfather of Charles Goodnight. Both Hans and George are sons of Michael Gutknecht (Goodnight).

We are decendents from Gabriel Boucher, who is the Brother of Peter (2) Boucher, both are sons of Peter Boucher, who is my Great X4 GrandFather, and Gabriel Boucher is my Great X3 Grandfather. from my Grandmother Alta Josephine (Boucher) Vauthier Family Line.

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By Mike Vauthier

These memories came to me and then lead from one to another today.

• Dusty, the Family Dog, was half dachshund and half terrier. He was golden redish brown in color. The last time I saw him was when I returned from Vietnam in 1970.

I remember wondering, if he would remember me. As I entered the Kitchen where his bed was, he was just getting up from his bed, and walking ever so slowly, he was very old by now. I noticed that hair along his snout, end of his ears and the ridge of his back had gray hair mixed through the red. I said hello to him and as he looked up I could see his tail wag slowly.

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