Musings of a Tech Writer

MTW 34

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:38:00 GMT

I roam around the house talking about Star Wars and being a worry wort.

MTW 33

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:09:00 GMT

I wander around a park and talk about my two-year experiment on the heterosexual highway.

MTW 32

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:53:00 GMT

This is my first experiment with the binaural microphones as I wander along English Bay in Vancouver.

MTW 31

Sun, 3 Aug 2008 20:15:00 GMT

Late at night I talk about my first love, Tim.

MTW 30

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:09:00 GMT

I rant about male-bashing and, as if that's not thorny enough, gay guys who have marriage-like relationships with women.

MTW 29

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:15:00 GMT

I ramble on about movies, climate change, and my first sober summer in 20 years.

MTW 28

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:04:00 GMT

I've got the day off and I chat about food, gym guilt, lost musicals, my love of documentaries, and keeping it together past 40. Musical interlude courtesy of B.B.'s legal team.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 27

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 18:48:00 GMT

This is the second part of my conversation with Nick Thomas. Thanks again to Nick for being so honest.

For more information on Nick, see http://nickthomas.wordpress.com/.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 26

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:44:00 GMT

This is part one of my interview with podcaster Nick Thomas. Nick was generous with his time and spent an hour chatting with me after I lost our original interview due to audio problems. Thanks Nick!

For more information on Nick, see http://nickthomas.wordpress.com/.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 25

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:18:00 GMT

I talk about my trip to the dentist, letting go of my self-consciousness, and being where I am.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 24

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:52:00 GMT

I test out my new microphone and muse about money and how the lack of it affected my earlier years.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 23

Sun, 8 Jun 2008 16:24:00 GMT

There have been a lot of changes lately. I talk about the demise of Mysterious Universe and Hillary Clinton's campaign. I also talk about the unfortunate return of my neighbor and his dogs.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 22

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:07:00 GMT

It's a rainy day and I'm hiding from other people, working from home. I talk about getting $300 to stimulate the U.S. economy even though I live in Canada.

My URL has changed to musingsofatechwriter.com. The Libsyn address will still work but you may want to update your bookmark if you download episodes from the web site. My e-mail has also changed and is now mark@musingsofatechwriter.com. Thanks.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 21

Sun, 25 May 2008 16:01:00 GMT

I talk about the top ten things that drive me crazy about podcasts:
10. Poor sound quality. Guilty.
9. Podcasters who ask for reviews.
8. Podcasters who frequently discuss the technologies of podcasting.
7. Podcasters who spend half of their podcasts trying to set up Skype calls.
6. Podcasters who ask for money and gifts.
5. Podcasters who don't respect their listeners time.
4. Podcasters who are obsessed with downloads and stats.
3. Podcasters who don't respond to listener e-mails.
2. Podcasters who take their show and themselves very seriously.
1. Podcasters who group together like bats and kiss the ass of the alpha bat.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 20

Sun, 18 May 2008 18:54:00 GMT

From the banks of Burnaby Lake, I take you, my dear listeners, back in time to a trip to my doctor's office for some test results. Just where you wanted to go. I also talk about my new computer. Leave me comment on my blog.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 19

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:11:00 GMT

I talk about attending DocTrain 2008 and my issues with the Society for Technical Communication (STC). Send your rebuttals to tech-writer@shaw.ca.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 18

Sun, 4 May 2008 23:50:00 GMT

Sorry about my voice. I had a cold. I talk about my my preoccupation with years and say thanks to Nick Thomas. You can subscribe to his self-titled podcast at the Itunes.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 17

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:52:00 GMT

My computer takes over the podcast this week. The theme is 1966.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 16

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:11:00 GMT

I lament some of the tools of our trade. If you have an answer to my problem, please send me an e-mail at tech-writer@shaw.ca

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 15

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:58:00 GMT

Enough of my yammering. This week it's a bit of a mash-up with a little Queen and Madonna ranting. What more could you ask for?

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 14

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 18:49:00 GMT

A dream from a mall.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 13

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:16:00 GMT

Unlucky 13. Beware of an upside down McRib. They could be hiding something.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 12

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 17:43:00 GMT

Thanksgiving in spring.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 11

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:27:00 GMT

On the way to pick up my takeout I talk about annoying kids, food, and protecting privacy.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 10

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:58:00 GMT

Alone at last.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 9

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT

I first became aware of Joan Crawford when I snuck off to see the movie Mommie Dearest when it opened on Mother's Day. Afterwards I had to find out more about Joan and eventually I watched a ton of her movies, from the '20s to the '70s. No matter her age, when she's on screen, my eye goes to her. Today, I read from her one and only book, My Way of Life.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 8

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:25:00 GMT

On a work break in Vancouver's Coal Harbor, I talk about my future career plans and the booming housing market.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 7

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:47:00 GMT

Returning from a trip to the U.S., I ponder aspects of my home country that I like and don't like so much.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 6

Sat, 9 Feb 2008 21:05:00 GMT

I'm in the kitchen chatting about super Tuesday and podcasting.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 5

Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:14:00 GMT

I reveal the meaning of life. Actually, I just give it my best guess.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 4

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 18:01:00 GMT

I talk about my mom's passing and its effect on me.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 3

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:34:00 GMT

I chat about cleaning up the clutter and separating from the booze.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 2

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:01:00 GMT

My very second podcast (not show). I talk about Libsyn, unsavory podcast dynamics, Adobe Acrobat 8 Pro, and saying "no!" I also give a preview of coming attractions.

Musings of a Tech Writer - Episode 1

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 00:11:00 GMT

Here is my very first podcast. Welcome me to the 21st century. I talk about the purpose of the podcast, give a disclaimer, and prattle on about my insomnia, the U.S. presidential primaries, Survivor, and my disconnect with MySpace.