rare bird

This is from an interview with me, done recently by rare bird magazine. Q : So, what's up with this blogging thing? A : Well, you know, I like to write, and - I've never been published before, so this seemed like a good way to get published without having to deal with rejection letters. I mean, who wants to deal with that, right? Some friends of mine, and my wife, also helped by egging me on to do it. And, I am an English major, and that's got to be good for something, and besides, it's just a lot of fun. You should try it sometime. I also have a firm conviction that my ideas and opinions are crucially important to the survival of civilization, and I want to give civilization a chance, so I'd better get those ideas out there. I'm not going to run for president, so I figure this is the next best thing. Q : Ah. You're not an egotist, are you? A : Well - no, of course not. Q : All right, fine. You say you're into technology. Prove it - what are the tools y