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    Happy Thanksgiving

    With so much going on in our communities, our country, and around the world, it is easy to get lost in the noise. My prayer for all of you is that you can able to connect with family and friends and enjoy today as a way to reconnect and take stock in the good things that we have been given. Keep the faith. Fight the good fight. All is well in the end.

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    Happy Thanksgiving


    May your Thanksgiving be full of peace, love, and joy!

    The year ending this past September has been a very difficult time for me. I am thankful for my family and friends who helped me get through it. I am so grateful for all of you. And pickleball! Who knew I’d be any good at a sport?! I didn’t! And it has become a great way to get out of the house, socialize, relieve stress, and exercise.

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    Merry Christmas

    May the new born Christ Child bring peace, love, and mercy to you and your family. Amen.

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your friends at Smartphone Fanatics!

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    Happy Thanksgiving

    This year, I am thankful for my family and friends who are helping me through a difficult time.

    I am also thankful for the many things that I have, including my healthy, and my job, and you, the reader of this blog.

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

    -Alan

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    Happy 4th of July!

    This year as you celebrate our nation’s independence, it is a good time to remember that we are all Americans regardless of religious ideology, political affiliation, or who we choose to love. Our nation is much better when we are united rather than divided over petty “Us” vs. “Them” debates. On this 4th of July, it is important that we remember that there is no “Them”. It’s just “Us”, We the People.

    Happy Independence Day! Now, stop reading the Internet and go eat way too much BBQ with your family and friends!

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    VCF East 2023 Recap

    This past weekend was the Vintage Computer Federation‘s annual VCF East show in New Jersey.

    I was a first timer to VCF and I was fairly impressed by the show that was put on. The exhibits were interesting, and the vendors had good products on sale. For me personally, I really enjoyed the speakers, and the hands-on labs – Glitchwrks XT-IDE board build and Commodore 64 BASIC programming.

    VCF East was held on the InfoAge museum campus which featured early UNIVAC computers, several military artifacts, communications, and electronic warefare exhibits.

    I am already thinking about next year’s trip. In the meantime, I put together a “what I saw” recap video. I hope you enjoy it.