It is a killer name. Works as a rapper name also. I think you can go with "The Writer Who Would Love To Be Called 'The Dude Who Throws Cheerios In Your Face'" It's definitely not too long for a writer.
"Rotary phone repairman", had one until last year when we ditched our landline; it was fun watching the kids friends pick it up to call home... "How does this work?"... then they all got smart phones 🤷. Wonder what they would of think of party lines 😜.
LOL, I remember a demonstration display at the Science and Industry display at a museum in Chicago in about 1963, you could time yourself dialling a number on each and it would show you the difference. Moved around a fair bit and didn't get one until 1990 when they became the standard to be installed locally... then again a friend didn't get electricity until 1965 locally 😜
"A few dozen pizzas for the “Amazon” gun guys. A few dozen donuts for the office guys. And a rotary phone for my desk." This all makes sense to me, Mark. I am interested in any story with pizza and donuts in it. Cool.
Mark, it is gonna be really difficult not calling myself "The Dude Who Throws Cheerios In Your Face" from now on.
Maybe just "The Writer Who Would Love To Be Called 'The Dude Who Throws Cheerios In Your Face'?"
It is a killer name. Works as a rapper name also. I think you can go with "The Writer Who Would Love To Be Called 'The Dude Who Throws Cheerios In Your Face'" It's definitely not too long for a writer.
"Rotary phone repairman", had one until last year when we ditched our landline; it was fun watching the kids friends pick it up to call home... "How does this work?"... then they all got smart phones 🤷. Wonder what they would of think of party lines 😜.
Rotary phones were around when I was a kid. It was a slow process to make a call. 🤣
Sometimes I miss the analog world.
LOL, I remember a demonstration display at the Science and Industry display at a museum in Chicago in about 1963, you could time yourself dialling a number on each and it would show you the difference. Moved around a fair bit and didn't get one until 1990 when they became the standard to be installed locally... then again a friend didn't get electricity until 1965 locally 😜
I remember getting our first touch tone phone. So much faster! 🤣
I definitely enjoyed all three of these. 😂 😂 😂 Can't believe the employment strategy worked for Elton! Whew.
Thanks, Tara. Sometimes “too dumb to know better” works. 😂
Your hacker story had way too many truths for a self-described music guy, Mark. 🤨
Music is a hard way to earn a living. Coding Is Easy! 🤣
All three pieces had me cracking up. I showed my wife (who is a nurse) the Anyone Can Code title and it gave her a good chuckle, too. Thanks, Mark!
Thanks, Justin. I got the "anyone can code" joke from watching medical shows on TV. 🤓
"A few dozen pizzas for the “Amazon” gun guys. A few dozen donuts for the office guys. And a rotary phone for my desk." This all makes sense to me, Mark. I am interested in any story with pizza and donuts in it. Cool.
Pizza and donuts are an endless supply of story ideas. And friend-makers.
A restaurant that sold only pizzas, donuts and gin would be the most popular place in town. Get smart, people!
You may be on to something there.
My Life As A Hacker is a wild ride. I loved it.
Thanks, Bill. People call me a hack writer, so I figured I might as well put hacking to work. 😉
Excellent!
Much appreciated, Finley. 🤓
I knew you were one of Uncle Sam’s nephews, just by your storytelling a real yankee doodle boy.🕵️
That’s dandy. Thanks, Coleen. 🤓
Hilarious, Elton!
Call me Rocket Man.
Thanks, Jim. 🤓