September 5, 2025: Topics in RW 147 include: a digital interface; trying to install Debian on a Chromebook; thoughts on MX Linux; M17 ideas; the M17 Net on Kansas City Wide; and some HF antennas.
We lived with my mother for the last two years of her life so that she'd have the care and socialization she wasn't getting in assisted living. I worked full time which meant it was my amazing spouse who did most of this work for my mother. It was a very special time for all of us.
Hi Ann and thank you. Here's what I just wrote to Ben that is on point: "We are all misfits together, or to paraphrase a line from the movie Bicentennial Man: I'm unique, you're unique -- we're the same! What I didn't say and should have was this: the next time you're in a meeting and looking around the room, try to recognize that every other person is wrapped up in their own history and current situation. We're all trying to make our way against the current. It's easier to hear and appreciate each other when we realize we're all in the same boat."
I read your comments about community. I recently moved to a different state and felt for a long time that I had no network of friends. Then I realized I was developing it with my local radio club. I would change your last line to:
"Remember to connect with another radio amateur every day."
I feel your (back) pain. I spent all week in Yakima with mom while she had, and is recovering from hip replacement at 93 years old. -Joe w7com
We lived with my mother for the last two years of her life so that she'd have the care and socialization she wasn't getting in assisted living. I worked full time which meant it was my amazing spouse who did most of this work for my mother. It was a very special time for all of us.
I recently installed debian on my ancient ASUS Chromebook Flip C302. I found this website invaluable: https://docs.mrchromebox.tech/docs/getting-started.html
Thank you. I knew that name (Mr. Chromebox) but had forgotten it while writing. So thank you for bringing me back to that great resource :-)
Beautiful article Tom!
Hi Ann and thank you. Here's what I just wrote to Ben that is on point: "We are all misfits together, or to paraphrase a line from the movie Bicentennial Man: I'm unique, you're unique -- we're the same! What I didn't say and should have was this: the next time you're in a meeting and looking around the room, try to recognize that every other person is wrapped up in their own history and current situation. We're all trying to make our way against the current. It's easier to hear and appreciate each other when we realize we're all in the same boat."
I read your comments about community. I recently moved to a different state and felt for a long time that I had no network of friends. Then I realized I was developing it with my local radio club. I would change your last line to:
"Remember to connect with another radio amateur every day."