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January 3, 2021January 2, 2021 Phillip Mullins Family, Humor, Kids, Parenting, Quarantine, Quotes, Television

Quarantine Life

July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 Phillip Mullins Humor, Technology, Workplace

In Pursuit of Greatness

I don't really like to brag about my professional accomplishments; it can seem tacky. However . . .

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 Phillip Mullins Food, Health, Humor, Technology

Anti-Bluetooth Body

Sometimes, while listening to music or an audio book via Bluetooth headphones, I'll walk away from my phone, often traveling several rooms away, or even outside, and the music or book will continue to play just as clear as if I were sitting next to it, the signal obviously carrying that distance just fine. However, … Continue reading Anti-Bluetooth Body

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 Phillip Mullins Communication, History, Humor, Technology

I’m sorry, go ahead Mr. President

Perhaps I’m alone, but I am very thankful that Abraham Lincoln's seminal speech at Gettysburg did not have to be delivered remotely.

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 Phillip Mullins Humor, Journalism, Language, Technology, Writing

A Call for Precision in Journalism

I saw an article headline that said, “A ton of people are experiencing issues with their iPhone.”

November 29, 2019July 31, 2020 Phillip Mullins Christianity, Holidays, Humor, Internet, Technology

“Evangelical” Search Terms, 2019

I would, again, like to see what the "Evangelical" Christian population has been searching for recently. I’m guessing (all in fun) at least some of the following would be included. We are still a curious bunch.

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Phillip Mullins Humor, Technology

Great Techspectations

In 2007, Steve Jobs walked onto a stage in San Francisco, California and introduced us to a revolutionary device known as the iPhone.

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 Phillip Mullins Food, Gas, Humor, Internet, Kids, Parenting, Shopping, Technology

The Second-Rate Scientist Report for August 16, 2019

A (surprisingly food-heavy) roundup of second-rate thoughts from a first-rate week.

July 26, 2019July 26, 2019 Phillip Mullins Communication, Humor, Parenting, Technology

Do Not Reply

I’m pretty sure the person who created the “Do Not Reply” email, those message addenda which tell you that no one will pay any attention to your return communication, was a parent.

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019 Phillip Mullins Humor, Quotes, Technology

Quotable Friday – Tech Edition

Happy Friday! Be inspired.

July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 Phillip Mullins Humor, Technology

And what a future it ̶i̶s̶ was!

We were living on the outskirts of technological advance and we were excited and contented and honored to be part of The Future!

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 Phillip Mullins Aging, Fiction, Future, Medicine, Short Fiction

Best Medicine

"The broad smile returned to her face, and she giggled, a grating, mechanical sound, like a hinge starting to lose its lubrication. “You’re a funny man, Mr. Carlton! Very funny man.”

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 Phillip Mullins Humor, Internet, Language, Technology

“Genius!”

Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that we’re throwing the word “genius” around pretty haphazardly these days.

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 Phillip Mullins Aging, Career, Humor, Life Decisions, Memoir, Technology, Workplace

Dreams Don’t Die

When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up to become a professional baseball player. I wanted to make a living playing a game that I loved. . .

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 Phillip Mullins Humor, Technology

Earnings

. . . the disappointment I’ve seen lately when it comes to earnings reports for certain companies is getting out of control. No one seems happy with what appear to me to be incredible numbers. . .

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