Alex’s Notebook is not the only blog I write for. I am an active writer of the following blogs as well:
Systemberg
- This is a post that will most certainly betray my age in that I fondly remember the release of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
- Mozilla has recently had a lot of blowback about several recent changes they've made to Firefox. There was a reaction recently from a member of the Thunderbird team.
- In an effort to speed up TypeScript compilation, Microsoft has decided to rewrite the compiler to be a native application.
- I just stumbled upon a new service for disgruntled Tesla owners that just want to be rid of their Swasticars quickly.
- Systemberg is a new blog that I've started to serve as a place where I can create less formal posts about current affairs in the mainstream media or about technology.
- It's almost been 20 years since I started my first blog. But what exactly defines a blog?
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Haunting Alex
- Stirrings in The Black House is another very interesting take on the traditional ghost and haunted house trope. It is definitely worth a read.
- Ever since I was old enough to understand what ghosts were, I have had an enduring fascination with the paranormal and horror in general. This is a self-reflection on this interest.
- I'm happy to announce that the stories section with the first public domain stories is finally online and available!
- Editor’s note: This story is part of a collection published by M.R. James under the name of A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories. “I suppose you get stuff of that kind through your hands pretty often?” said Mr Dillet, as he pointed with his stick to an object which shall be described […]
- Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore,While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door."'T is some visiter," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door– Only this, and nothing more."Ah, distinctly […]
- Son cœur est un luth suspendu;Sitôt qu’on le touche il résonne. De Béranger. DURING the whole of a dull, dark, and soundless day in the autumn of the year, when the clouds hung oppressively low in the heavens, I had been passing alone, on horseback, through a singularly dreary tract of country, and at length […]
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The Beskirted Man
- It's time for another short story about wearing a skirt in public. I took my son to the playground in a green skirt and black leggings. The post A Trip to the Playground appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- Every once in a while you run into men in skirts where you least expect it. In this case, I stumbled upon a video of the Italian Måneskin playing live in concert while wearing skirts. The post Måneskin – A Band With Two Men Who Wear Skirts appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- Today's post is a bit unusual in that it is about a children's book about a boy who likes to wear skirts. The book is called Felix's New Skirt. The post Felix’s New Skirt appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- This is just a small announcement to provide an update on my social media presence. The post A Social Media Update appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- While it's always great to see articles about men in skirts, they do point out the fact that it has been a runway fashion item for men that has never made it to the mainstream. The post Skirts: Are You Man Enough To Wear One? appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
- This article doesn't have a lot of written content but does have several pictures of men rocking skirts during the fashion shows in Europe during the summer of 2023. The post Guys Are Freaking It In Skirts and Shorts All Across Europe Right Now appeared first on The Beskirted Man.
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History Rhymes
- Secret societies, like the notorious Illuminati, have long fascinated people worldwide, their influence extending from history into today's popular culture. The post Illuminati in the 18th Century appeared first on History Rhymes.
- Today I am excited to announce that after a number of years of lying dormant, History Rhymes is finally getting a new lease on life. The post History Rhymes Gets a New Design and More appeared first on History Rhymes.
- Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated after the end of the First World War, but that is generally when he exits the stage of popular history. So what happened to him? What did he do in that time? This article aims to explore some of these questions. The post Kaiser Wilhelm II After His Abdication – Part […]
- It is hard to believe that an entire decade has elapsed since I published my first History Rhymes blog post entitled "Starting Out." A lot has changed in the past ten years and I have big plans for it for the future. The post A Decade of History Rhymes appeared first on History Rhymes.
- The rule of the Bavarian kings ended with the German Revolution of 1918-1919 in the immediate aftermath of World War I. The royal family became enemies of the Nazis and had to flee Germany, but never gave up the dream of restoring the monarchy. The post Kings of Bavaria: Conclusion – After the Fall of […]
- History Rhymes has been picked to be featured in an editorial by Tutorful called "History Lovers: Awesome Websites and Resources To Cure Your Boredom". The post History Rhymes Featured on Tutorful appeared first on History Rhymes.