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Review | M≡GAN

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

When a young girl’s parents are killed, her aunt takes her in and builds her a playmate.
These ideas never turn out well, do they?… Read more

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The woman who wanted the fax

December 4, 2022 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

True Tales from Tech Support

I used to work for a large tech manufacturer. We had multi-function printers that would scan a document, save the file and send it as a fax, through the modem on their computer.… Read more

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Review | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

November 11, 2022November 14, 2022 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

A year after the death of King T’Challa, Wakanda finds itself in the center of of new struggle that might lead to its destruction.… Read more

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Dealing with the medical bureaucracy

June 14, 2022 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

Is rather like screaming into a swirling black void of fail.… Read more

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What’s in Flytrap’s greenhouse?

May 29, 2022June 7, 2022 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

Oh, the traps and terrors! Abandon hope, all bugs who enter here!… Read more

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So why do they call me Flytrap?

May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

Not because I eat flies. Well not lately, anyway…… Read more

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The importance of communication

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

The abilty of humans to communicate effectively is arguably our greatest asset.
It’s too bad that so many have forgotten this.… Read more

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Cooking popcorn in a coffee pot with your microwave?

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

 

I saw a video on Facebook that shows a couple putting popcorn and butter into a coffeepot and microwaving it to pop it and I thought I’d give it a try.
I can’t post that one here,but I followed the instructions and can say with authority:

Do not do this.… Read more

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Thoughts for the day

May 28, 2021 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)
1. When one door closes and another door opens, you are probably in prison.
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The List

December 4, 2020 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

 

1. I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.

2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.

3. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger.

4. There … Read more

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My Carnivorous Plant Terrarium

April 3, 2020October 30, 2021 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

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(Update 09/01/2021)

The terrarium started to fail a few months ago. The butterworts started to wilt and the flytraps all died back. The pitcher plants were OK. So I took all of the plants out and potted them. Some went into the greenhouse and some went into the windowsill. They are mostly … Read more

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What the hell is that thing?

January 4, 2020January 5, 2020 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

 

This doodad has been in various drawers of mine for at least thirty years.… Read more

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Review | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

December 20, 2019 FlytrapEverybody's a critic (Reviews), Life On The Big Blue Marble (News)

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The final episode in the trilogy of trilogies is upon us, for better or for worse.… Read more

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Review | Knives Out

November 30, 2019December 1, 2019 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

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When the patriarch of a family of miscreants is found dead, we have to wonder — is it suicide or murder?… Read more

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Review | Frozen II

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

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When Elsa starts hearing voices, you know there’s going to be trouble.… Read more

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Have I got a juicer for you!

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

I like to make a gallon of fresh lemonade at a time. It’s so good and good for you.… Read more

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Review | Terminator: Dark Fate

November 1, 2019November 3, 2019 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

 

Once again, the future threatens the present.… Read more

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So you want to go on vacation

October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

But then this happens

(Will look better in full screen)… Read more

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A Commodore 64 do-over is being released

June 25, 2019 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

The C64 release date and price revealed, get the reimagined Commodore 64 by Christmas

Someone’s nostalgia is running rampant, as they are releasing an “updated” version of my middle age addiction.… Read more

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Why does Science hate us?

May 21, 2019 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

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All I want is to be able to sleep, wake up and have something sweet. But, noooooo…… Read more

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Review | Alita: Battle Angel

February 21, 2019 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

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In a far future version of a trashed out Earth, a scientist finds a treasure in a trash heap and brings it back to life.… Read more

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Review | Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

November 23, 2018 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

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Newt Scamander is tasked with finding a mystery man before a rebellious and evil wizard can recruit him.… Read more

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Buh-bye VLC Media Player

August 26, 2018August 26, 2018 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

 

I’ve been using this since it came out, and despite some of the issues I had with it, I used it a lot and even recommended it to friends. But the latest version has too many problems and I am ditching it.… Read more

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Why Cinemark lost me as a customer (Updated)

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

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It’s not like movies aren’t pulling in the big buck$ these days. In just 2018, billions of dollars have been pouring into the studios and the theaters are profiting from over-priced popcorn and fountain drinks.… Read more

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Review | Ocean’s 8

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 FlytrapLife On The Big Blue Marble (News)

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Danny Ocean’s sister sets up a heist.… Read more

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