Aloha, McKenna here. Terry is off doing the TSA Two Step today, so I thought I’d do a little travel-tip post. I could give you the usual blah-blah tips like organize, wear shoes that come off easily, and all that stuff, but I’d rather talk about an innovative solution that could revolutionize the airline-travel industry. Today’s security checks at airports involve a host of … [Read more...] about Wear your PJs through TSA?
Scrivenings
Shaka sign basics
Aloha, McKenna here. Today, we’re going to compare a couple of basic hand signals—the “shaka” sign and that favorite of all you mainlanders, the single-finger salute. For those that aren’t familiar, the shaka sign looks like the picture shown here. The other one, well, I’m sure you already know what it looks like—from both directions—front and back. The difference, as I … [Read more...] about Shaka sign basics
Teed off vs. teeing off
Aloha, McKenna here again. Why is it that golfers don’t seem to yell “fore” anymore, now about all they yell is “shit!” Let me be right up front about this—I’m not a golfer. Put me on a tee and you’d better call the tee-medic. Forget divets, we’re talking moon craters here. Anyway, besides the fact that I’m curious about how that grass magically grows back once the golfer … [Read more...] about Teed off vs. teeing off
What is it with dogs?
Aloha, McKenna again. I’ve had this post ready for about a week, but Terry just saw Peg Brantley’s post at Indie Chicks Cafe about what annoys her. She inspired me (McKenna—but Terry's the one who can type) to ride this wave today. What is it with dogs? Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs. But really? Dogs and car windows?Is your Toyota nothing more than a doggie-convertible? … [Read more...] about What is it with dogs?
The Domain Name Registration Scam
If you own a domain name, you eventually may be hit with a domain name registration scam. Here’s how it works. You receive an “urgent” notice from a domain registry service telling you that your domain should be renewed with them immediately. The problem is that the letter or email might not be from the company you used to register your domain.The Domain Registration … [Read more...] about The Domain Name Registration Scam