Kathy Brasby Blog
How to Clear and Disconnect Facebook Off-Meta Activity
Facebook pulls information like a black hole pulls in light. Last month, I was considering trading vehicles and got a quote on my car from Carvana. When I lifted the lid on the settings I’m going to give you, Carvana was already reaping my Facebook information. I...
My Sister and I… (Buckle Up)
If I ever start a story with the line “My sister and I…”, buckle up. We have some strange adventures. For example, last weekend my sister and I went shopping for an anvil and came home with two armloads of old books. That story is coming in a future newsletter. But...
Project Hail Mary Review: Home, Humor, and an Unlikely Friend
What if the sun were dying, and you were sent to stop it? And what if your only ally was someone you couldn’t shake hands with? The movie Project Hail Mary deals with those questions, dishing out drama and hope while tackling unexpected friendships along the way. Ryan...
Ack! It’s Money!
As you get to know me better, you’ll know things that my kids may someday pay you to keep to yourself. This is a great reason to keep track of me. Think of it as retirement planning. Just fill out that email signup over there and the money may well come flowing one...
Jinks’ Gambit
Meet Ryven Ashcroft who fixes gas masks in a world where the air can kill you. Today, he gets a break. His biggest problem is a chess-playing drone. ***** The chess set looked like it had escaped the teeth of a wood chipper. Barely. Outside, the toxic Murk swirled...
How a T-Bar Lift Dragged Me Up a Mountain (and Why Ski Partner Choice Matters)
In a world far, far away, in a time nearly forgotten, my college roommate, Phyllis, and I buckled on skis to ride a T-bar lift. T-bar lifts are extinct today. (That’s not accurate. See the footnote if you care.) Back then, T-bars ferried skiers to the top of the...
The Miracle Needle That Flew 2000 Miles Undetected
Ever had a sewing needle adopt you? Things started when I received a patch from Dan Daetz after I backed his Kickstarter for The Hole Man. It had vivid gold letters, a striking jet image, and the words “Sci Fi Jet Pilot.” This could not stay in my desk drawer. I...
Confessions of a 5K Tortoise
A friend of mine recently told me how she hates to run, but does it anyway. This friend is a kindred spirit. She’s slow. Me, too. She hates treadmills. Me, too. Running is boring. Yep. But she’s been running circuits in her backyard, and I thought I ought to offer her...
Big Mouth Billy Bass and the True Power of Christmas Batteries
When you think of the sounds of Christmas, you may think of the gentle guitar tones of “Silent Night” or the wistful notes of “Silver Bells.” I have young kids rushing through my house regularly so I get to hear other sounds. Like Big Mouth Billy Bass, for example. I...