Precisely. It took me 15 minutes to download and sort them all. Whatever, all done now.
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I've had a good day today though! Spent most of the morning walking around visiting various shops and restaurants. Went to two nearby towns. Then this evening, we drove almost an hour to get dinner, which was totally worth it! Took an hour-long nap this afternoon, so probably not off to bed for awhile. This little trip has been SO GREAT, and much-needed. Back tomorrow afternoon, then just one more week of the semester before I go back home.
lol....as opposed to discourteous, I'm guessing the person simply doesn't know about file sharing sites. Or maybe the person has heard of them but has never needed to use one before, and so they've never learned how.
So yes, politely inform the person that they exist and are easy to use.....and even free
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Ha, yes then you’ll get 25 separate WeTransfer download links 😂 I get that fairly regularly when I suggest file sharing sites to my clients!
On my mind. How is it Monday morning nearly already? The weekends go far too quickly.
At least I have a week off next week got to get through the next 5 days first though.
At least I have a week off next week got to get through the next 5 days first though.
2 days is just not enough to decompress.
Pondering History.
In this case, the stories of two Thomases, Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell.
We have all been exposed to the story of Thomas More via A Man for All Seasons, which basically said that Thomas More was a good man, and Thomas Cromwell was a bad man.
Now we have Wolf Hall which says Cromwell good, More bad.
Which is true, or more truthful?
What does this say about any history, when we only have one point of view?
More recently, I have lived through the late colonial history of Papua New Guinea, as the child of colonisers. My wife has lived through the late colonial history of Papua New Guinea, as the child of the colonised. We have different views of that period, which are irreconcilable. Which is true? Is either true, since we each view our different experiences through a veil of attitudes, experiences and preconceptions?
We can each compare our lived experiences of that time to histories of that time, written by people who weren't there, and who have their own set of attitudes and preconceptions. What does that tell us about histories written by people hundreds of years later? Histories that depend on documents that almost always were written by people at the time with their own attitudes, experiences and preconceptions?
Even if we had a time machine and could go back to the time of the Tudors, or the Roman invasion of Britain, we would still be witnessing through our own veil of preconceptions.
End of rant...
In this case, the stories of two Thomases, Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell.
We have all been exposed to the story of Thomas More via A Man for All Seasons, which basically said that Thomas More was a good man, and Thomas Cromwell was a bad man.
Now we have Wolf Hall which says Cromwell good, More bad.
Which is true, or more truthful?
What does this say about any history, when we only have one point of view?
More recently, I have lived through the late colonial history of Papua New Guinea, as the child of colonisers. My wife has lived through the late colonial history of Papua New Guinea, as the child of the colonised. We have different views of that period, which are irreconcilable. Which is true? Is either true, since we each view our different experiences through a veil of attitudes, experiences and preconceptions?
We can each compare our lived experiences of that time to histories of that time, written by people who weren't there, and who have their own set of attitudes and preconceptions. What does that tell us about histories written by people hundreds of years later? Histories that depend on documents that almost always were written by people at the time with their own attitudes, experiences and preconceptions?
Even if we had a time machine and could go back to the time of the Tudors, or the Roman invasion of Britain, we would still be witnessing through our own veil of preconceptions.
End of rant...
Generally history is written by the victorious, those that won the battle or war. Therefore it’s always a slightly one sided view. I’m sure @Scepticalscribe could put it more eloquently.
Roll on the 4 or even 3 day work week.
Yes, though those who supported the Confederate cause in the American Civil War had their own history called the "Lost Cause" that painted the war as a noble defense of freedom of the secessionists to live as they wished* without a too-powerful central government dictating their laws and manners.
Religious movements, cultural movements and others are also subject to varying whims of historical bias.
*Freedom to won and sell human beings mind you. Of course Northern Whites were bigoted against African Americans as well and started riots in New York against the draft and lynched many blacks.
Interesting subject and something I've often thought about.
Currently watching (and have previously read) Wolf Hall. I suspect Cromwell was far more of a thug than Mantell's portrayal ... His shock in his last letter to Henry tends to make me think that perhaps he wasn't as reflective as her version but who knows.
I'm increasingly finding that my lived experiences (of say for example the 70s and the 80s) is increasingly at odds with the depiction of them (cultural, political etc) by younger people who weren't there - but such is life. I guess all lives and societies are just built on myths which evolve and change to allow them to continue to function.
People who are on their phones during meals. Yes, this happened again - with different people from last time. Unbelievable. I can't have been the only one raised to turn my phone off and put it away during dinner. Though sometimes it feels that way. If there was ONE good thing about my younger years, it was that no one was on their phone. It's ridiculous how it is now. Man, I'm REALLY looking forward to being back home with my folks where this isn't an issue.
I can't have a meal with someone without them being on their phone. I can't go on a walk, hike, etc with someone without them being on their phone. Sometimes, I can't even talk to people without them being on their phone. Why?!
I can't have a meal with someone without them being on their phone. I can't go on a walk, hike, etc with someone without them being on their phone. Sometimes, I can't even talk to people without them being on their phone. Why?!
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I guarantee I wasn’t raised to turn my phone off during dinner. The mobile phone wasn’t invented (or in wide circulation) back then!
But yes I completely agree. People using their phone when you meet up (especially for dinner) is pretty rude in my book.
Fortunately I don’t meet up with people too often who do that. lol. I don’t meet up with people very often who don’t either!
On my mind is the cold. It’s been cold wet and miserable to day. Snow is forecast for tomorrow. Hopefully a bit North of here. Not in the office (or anywhere else) before Thursday.
History is just another example why non-structural things(like history/culture) are much greater(and impactful) than any structural things(like organizations/institutions).
It is like it is not necessary "in your face" all the time but it is definitely "there" and it matters more than anything else.
When I coached HS swimming and we would go to eat after a meet, all the kids would pile their phones in the middle of the table. First one to touch theirs during the meal had to buy desert for everyone.
It really is bothersome how many people seem to have their iPhones (or other brand of cell phone) glued to their hands.....and use the phones wherever they are, regardless of the situation or the appropriateness of doing so. I see people in the grocery store all the time with their phone in one hand as they are shopping, and while, sure, probably they're using it to consult the shopping list they've already set up in it, I suspect that they also are dealing with FOMO (fear of missing out) on something, a phone call, a text, a notification from some app or forum to which they subscribe....
This afternoon I was out on a walk -- we had great weather here today! -- and while I simply had my camera and my house keys with me while my iPhone remained at home, I noticed that everyone else I saw: dog walkers, people walking by themselves or with a companion, ALL had a cell phone clutched tightly in one hand. What, they couldn't even simply go for a walk, especially with a companion, without having their phone? A no-brainer to guess, too, that, yes, if that phone indicated an incoming text, email or notification that regardless of being with a companion or walking one or more dogs, that the individuals clutching their phones so tightly would promptly look at the magic device and then immediately hop-to to respond, ignoring their companion, or the dogs' needs, or anything else around them.....
I admit I take my iPhone with me on walks and while walking my dogs. I also wear a pair of wireless headphones so I can listen to podcast or music while I’m walking. The iPhones is the replacement for the iPod I previously used. I don’t answer calls, emails or texts while walking. Mostly the iPhone just stays in my pocket, although I will take it out to skip though podcast commercials.
Sadly this is all too true.
You don’t need YouTube or TikTok or Instagram ALL THE TIME, do you? Good lord! Clearly, to many people, what is going on in the fake, toxic online world is more important than what’s happening in the real world.
I will say, at least there’s plenty of actual conversation happening in the dining hall. Sure, there are people on their phones, but not everyone is. That’s where I can actually talk to people.
Often, I don’t even bring my phone anymore when I go out, at least here in college.
But anyway, the other thing, speaking of people being on their phones during meals, is the parents who give their kids an iPad at the restaurant. That is incredibly sad and disturbing to me. I get that it’s an easy way to calm them down, but also it’s just really disrespectful. I didn’t have any of that growing up, that’s for sure. I’d sit there waiting for my food, and often a parent would take me outside to get away from all the noise. Now that I’m older, can talk, and can handle noise, I talk to the people who aren’t on their phones, and it’s wonderful. That’s the thing I still feel I don’t get enough of. Most people don’t get that impression of me, at least at first, but I really want to be around people and talk to them.
If I get an email or text, they will sit there till I review them (usually once a day). But I’ve noticed that my wife and daughter feel the urgent need to respond as soon as they receive any electronic correspondence. They are also anxious if they send an email or text and they don’t receive a response within a few minutes. This has led to a few tense moments in our home, my stance is: if it is really urgent then call, otherwise it is just mail-I will get to it eventually.
Sadly woken up to a layer of snow. About a couple of inches. For those thinking that’s nothing and hardly a big deal, I can assure you in the UK that means chaos on the roads, trains cancelled, schools shut and general end of the world scenario!
Fortunately I’m working from home. Mrs AFB is supposed to be volunteering this morning but I’ll discourage her from doing that due to the snow and her zero experience of driving in the snow.
Fortunately I’m working from home. Mrs AFB is supposed to be volunteering this morning but I’ll discourage her from doing that due to the snow and her zero experience of driving in the snow.
Snow continues to fall. Mrs AFB did go to work, but is back safely now so that’s a load off my mind!
@Apple fanboy: Ghastly weather - I hate winter, the cold, the wet, the dark, the sheer miserable dreariness of it all.
@rm5: Agree completely, passionately, whole-heartedly on the subject of using mobile phones (or cell phones) during meals.
Actually, I regard that as the height of bad manners, and - when dining with company at home (something which is vanishingly rare, these days, ever since my mother's death, and Covid), or, indeed, when out - insist that anyone who wishes to take - or make - a call leave the room to do so.
Personally, whenever I am at home - in other words, whenever I am not working abroad (when I am required to have a phone with me, and on me, and beside me, at all times, unfortunately) - these days, I never, ever, take my phone with me when I am out and about, walking, visiting the library, or the market, or meeting people for coffee.
Now, when my mother was alive, yes, I always had my phone with me when out, much though this irked me - she was liable to take a bad turn and was prone to falls, and, indeed, suffered from dementia - for, I needed to be contactable by the carer.
However, nowadays, I am answerable to myself, and it is wonderfully liberating.
At home, the mobile phone is plugged into a wall socket - it does not travel around the house with me, hence, frequently, I never even hear it. And it never accompanies me when I leave the house.
Thus, yes, I am difficult to contact, and rarely respond rapidly, still less immediately. Bliss.
Likewise, re emails and texts: Unless they are important, (and that usually means professionally important), I do not respond or reply until I have given thought to what I wish to say, and have put aside some time in which to do so.
@decafjava; @scubachap; @Apple fanboy; @DaveFromCampbelltown: Will return to the always and endlessly fascinating subject of history (for, this is one where I like to be really settled and comfortable before taking the lectern, holding forth and reaching for my lecturing persona....)
@rm5: Agree completely, passionately, whole-heartedly on the subject of using mobile phones (or cell phones) during meals.
Actually, I regard that as the height of bad manners, and - when dining with company at home (something which is vanishingly rare, these days, ever since my mother's death, and Covid), or, indeed, when out - insist that anyone who wishes to take - or make - a call leave the room to do so.
Personally, whenever I am at home - in other words, whenever I am not working abroad (when I am required to have a phone with me, and on me, and beside me, at all times, unfortunately) - these days, I never, ever, take my phone with me when I am out and about, walking, visiting the library, or the market, or meeting people for coffee.
Now, when my mother was alive, yes, I always had my phone with me when out, much though this irked me - she was liable to take a bad turn and was prone to falls, and, indeed, suffered from dementia - for, I needed to be contactable by the carer.
However, nowadays, I am answerable to myself, and it is wonderfully liberating.
At home, the mobile phone is plugged into a wall socket - it does not travel around the house with me, hence, frequently, I never even hear it. And it never accompanies me when I leave the house.
Thus, yes, I am difficult to contact, and rarely respond rapidly, still less immediately. Bliss.
Likewise, re emails and texts: Unless they are important, (and that usually means professionally important), I do not respond or reply until I have given thought to what I wish to say, and have put aside some time in which to do so.
@decafjava; @scubachap; @Apple fanboy; @DaveFromCampbelltown: Will return to the always and endlessly fascinating subject of history (for, this is one where I like to be really settled and comfortable before taking the lectern, holding forth and reaching for my lecturing persona....)
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