Not a lot goes into planning my day, I have somewhat limited options. Basically it boils down to: Which shows am I going watch today and am I going to listen to my audiobook? Well, I had my day all laid out before me. I was gonna watch the next episode of 24 (7:00 – 8:00) and see if this was the hour when Jack Bauer took a break from fighting terrorists to eat his lunch, grab 40 winks (when does the guy sleep?) and take a bathroom break (when does the guy ___? (uh, you know)). After that, it was gonna be the third episode (seas. 2) of Orange is the New Black. What’s going on with Piper and the rest of the nutjobs?
That plan was all set before Mother Nature threw me a nasty curve and made today a beautimous day . How can I spend yet another day sitting in the kitchen watching TV when an absolutely perfect day is just outside the door? There are probably about 60 days the ENTIRE YEAR when we are in the Goldilocks zone (not too hot, not too cold. Just right.), and I like to take advantage of as many of them as I can.
The previous play has been challenged and is under official review to determine whether or not the receiver had control of the ball before going out of bounds.
Watching TV outside on the deck is out of the question because the ambient sunlight makes seeing my computer screen next to impossible. Occasionally we deploy the OMC (Outdoor Man Cave). It kinda works OK, but as you can see – not only do I look and feel ridiculous, it gets a little stuffy in there.
This gorgeous weather is wreaking havoc on my TV watching schedule, don’t get mad at me if I do a little rain dance tomorrow morning!
Text highlighter/magnifier
I wish I would quit dreaming up stuff that I think I need (or just want) only to beat my head against a wall searching for it on the internet. This simple little piece of software has to exist somewhere out there – everything else does!
Need: Since my vision is jacked up I can’t read regular sized text on my screen. I get around this by zooming my internet browser or increasing the font size and bolding it. I also use a piece of software called Magnifying Glass Pro that zooms in on the area of the screen where my mouse pointer resides. In other words, wherever my mouse arrow goes gets MAGNIFIED. This all works OK for me but it can get a little cumbersome.
What I need (want): I picture it working something like this –> When the yet to be found/invented Highlighter is turned on, whichever (whatever?) line my blinking text cursor is on would be highlighted. Additionally, that section of the screen would be put in a box and magnified in the center of the screen. I don’t think this is rocket science.
Am I asking for too much?
lockedinjim 
YAY – since I don’t ‘twitter’ – I am so glad to hear from you again through another post – enjoyed it immensely (just as I always do ). Anxious to hear what you think about the most recent hour in Jack Bauer’s day . . .
AND I love your idea – you would not be the only one that would benefit from such a device!
Jim, this device sounds close to what you are looking for but I was not able to find out how it magnifies and reads, so will the pointer do the trick or??
http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext
thanks Chris, I’m getting a new Windows 8 system Friday so I bookmarked the AISquare one (ZoomText) because I definitely want to look into that one!
one more to look at
by the way, glad you get to enjoy the nice day 🙂
I just love your posts that brings us all into reality. You have some nifty ideas.
I’m with Julie.I don’t twitter either so I’m delighted you’ve started blogging again. I’ve missed your ‘Day-in-a-life’ stories. 🙂
Jim
if you need any help with Windows 8, let me know—I’ve already learned how to turn my
Smartphone on!!!
Dad
Glad you are back,Jim
Jim, I was so excited to see your new post in my email today. Have missed your posts. Hope you can come across that piece of software soon!
Same here, Jim. I have a Twitter account, but never use it. I was ecstatic (as Mike Tyson says) to see your post this morning. Glad you’re back!
Howdy Jim – your man cave cover looks very professional – I would have taken you for a ESPN camera crew with fancy cover to protect the video, camera glare! UnderArmor needs to come up with a cool down cover for these chairs! PS – I like the Golidlocks zone term! Tell Jen howdy for me too.
Jim, I was so happy to see a post form you, I really am missing your wit and sense of humor, I don’t “tweet” so I’ve missed you. I glaned at the picture befor I read and thought mayube you and Jen were playing hide and go seek 🙂 IIt’s almost time for an Oberweiss night, I’m dragging dad with me this time, should be no problem if I dangle some ice cream out there. Us Biggs’ cannot resist that sweet treat. Take care and talk to you soon.
Happy you are back!!!
Jim:
I am not a twitterer either, so I was thrilled to get to read your blogs again. You have such a quick wit that is a tad sarcastic, though not hurtful,just clever and funny. Keep them coming, you really brighten my day! Also I am in awe at how you and Jen have taken life on lifes terms and found joy in the things most of us take for granted. I am blessed to know you.
Take care, and good luck on your eye lash plucking.
Caroline