Tag: technology

riders pose around a motorcycle that won awards at a motorcycle bike show

New Posts Up at Motorcycle Missions

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Writing

I helped with a quick write up for a new (to me) charity I volunteer for, and figured I would share. Motorcycle Missions is based in Austin, Texas but does different programs all over the country. However, since they have multiple programs happening this month in the central Texas area, I'm down in Austin helping … Continue reading New Posts Up at Motorcycle Missions

rendering of a paper map of the earth, in an old-time style, with drawings of strange birds, mammals, people, and mountains in the margins. many words appear to be scrawled on the map as notes.

Navigating the World: Reflections on Paper Maps vs Online Maps

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Travel & Adventure, Writing

I just did a fair amount of reflecting on a deeper topic: the difference between nostalgia and genuinely remembering the things in our past that were better. It eventually devolved into thoughts about paper maps. It's interesting as a topic because there are plenty of people who never had to learn paper maps, so they … Continue reading Navigating the World: Reflections on Paper Maps vs Online Maps

a stone bridge over an artificial pond. The bridge's three arches reflect perfectly in the still water, making near-perfect circles. Trees are in the background in layers, with floating foliage in the foreground

The Internet Lament: Is This Really Who We Want To Be?

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Writing

Look, we can't really blame the internet for our problems. By design, it is a bunch of programming designed to provide us with information. Whether a website, search engine, database, or some hellscape like Tik Tok, the internet is trying to connect us to the information we are seeking. The unintended consequences are many, but … Continue reading The Internet Lament: Is This Really Who We Want To Be?