The late 1970s and early 1980s were the golden age of computer magazines. There was Creative Computing, Popular Computing, Info World, Compute!, BYTE, and many more. These were the primary ways that people learned about new computers, new programs and technical details of the computers. You couldn’t look this stuff up on the Internet yet!
When I first touched a computer, it felt like the hand of God came down from the heavens and pointed at it. “This… this is what you will do,” boomed the LORD.
Do you like trains? At night? Here’s a 2023 train calendar for you. Twelve months of trains at night, featuring available light photos of CN and CP trains across the prairie and in Ontario.
If you’re looking for some gift ideas for your favourite railfan, I have a few suggestions for gifts featuring photos. I use Redbubble to sell a variety of products featuring my photography (you can view my portfolio here). One of the main reasons why I like Redbubble is because they have such a huge range … Read more
I’ve watched trains from some interesting places, but this one was a little special. My wife and I were in Berlin in early December last year to visit the German Christmas markets.
My wife and I visited the Deutsches Technikmuseum in Berlin in late 2021. OK, fine, I visited it, and my wife agreed to come along. You all knew that.
After I wrote about our apartment in Moscow, a few people asked why I was in the Soviet Union at all! The short answer was that my father – Sergeant George Boyko – was posted to the Canadian embassy. Canada has embassies in most countries. Embassies serve several functions, including serving their visiting citizens, working … Read more
We stayed in two different apartment buildings during our two-year stay in the USSR in the late 1970s. We were in the first apartment for the vast majority of our time in Moscow. I think we stayed in the second one for about six weeks as we had to vacate the first one for the next occupants. I don’t remember it very well.
Today is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. For me, it’s a time to reflect on the many blessings we have. I’m thankful that my wife, children and I are all healthy. I’m thankful that we have a roof over our head, good jobs that provide enough income that we don’t worry about money, and that we … Read more
I feel fortunate that there are so many good train magazines available today. Here are four: CN Lines, CP Tracks, Branchline, and Railroad Heritage. All are worth subscribing to, and I do! I’ll give a brief overview of each so you can make your own decision. CN Lines As the name suggests, this magazine covers … Read more