Out of the Woods

It’s safe to say that the Digi-Comp was my first real computer. I used to love sticking bits of straws on the “programming” pegs, cycling the “clock,” and watching the results. I first learned binary on this thing. Now, version 2 of Digi-Comp is available. Rather than delicate plastic, this one is made from laser-cut paperboard. The reviews I’ve seen are glowing. I may just have to get one so my kids (who are now the same age that I was when I had one) can get a feel for what really goes on inside the box.

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Last night, we happened to catch a show called “The Blitz: London’s Longest Night” on PBS. It was fascinating. I had never seen all the details surrounding this horrendous night in British history, and the show was extremely well done. Lindsey and Emily (12 and 11) were transfixed, and I just couldn’t bring myself to send them to bed with how interested they were in learning about history. Locally, it’s scheduled to be on again on Sunday, February 19, and I plan to record it. Well worth the time to watch.

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