I'm trying to remember a book I read a long time ago in which a bitter supporting character complained about the fact that he was an ex-astronaut and he had a chip in his head and every moment of every day he received encouraging commentary from NASA engineers about whatever he happens to be doing. From memory the character might be homeless, or unemployed etc, and as the story progresses I think you just assume he's a little mad and the voices are imaginary. [more inside]
posted by planetthoughtful on Mar 16, 2013 - 7 answers

Graduation time! How can I make my own semi-fancy/straight-up-fancy graduation invitations? [more inside]
posted by apip on Jun 15, 2012 - 6 answers

Name this plant! (please?) [more inside]
posted by Lucinda on Aug 16, 2011 - 7 answers

What animal has made a den in my barn? [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt on Jul 8, 2009 - 11 answers

Since upgrading to Skype 4.0 Firefox has started to crash, frequently, without Skype open. Is Skype the cause? What shall I do to avoid the crashing? BTW, I am not too nimble at computer wizardry, need basic advice. Tnx.
posted by NorthCoastCafe on Mar 26, 2009 - 3 answers

Can I trust PayPal's seller protection? If not, what can go wrong? [more inside]
posted by procrastination on Dec 2, 2007 - 22 answers

Why does someone still insist on saying maybe I'm in love w/you? [more inside]
posted by purplestarz on Dec 31, 2006 - 12 answers