May 5, 2026

Inside Mr Enderby is one of my favorite novels, written by renowned British author Joseph Kell and published in 1963. The book follows the life of F.X. Enderby, a dyspeptic poet who lives a solitary life of writing and intestinal eloquence until he is seduced by a glamorous widow who attempts to reform him. The 1960s…

April 28, 2026

California has new rules – the DROP platform – that could interfere with the money being made by California data brokers. The data brokers will find ways around the rules. The profile they put together by spying on you is a tiny twig carried in a rushing river of data.  The DROP platform puts a strong iron…

April 21, 2026

If you’re a resident of California you can take control of your digital privacy. When you input some basic information about yourself into the DROP website (Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform), DROP automatically commands nearly 500 registered data brokers to permanently delete your files and stop selling your information. You’ll get less spam and you’ll attract less…

April 7, 2026

Psst. Come in, come in! I’ve got a weird and wonderful book for you.  There are books that feel like neatly arranged shelves. Then there are books like The Circus of Dr. Lao, which feels more like someone opened a door in the back of the room and a carnival wandered in, trailing incense and a…