Re: Does Debian have a "nag" tool?

[Peter Ehlert <peter@sdi-baja.com>]

try Thunderbird Calendar (Lightning):
there are probably better tools, but I have been using it for ages.
For reminders you can use various categories to show graphically, popups 
if you like, and it is searchable for Historical uses.
I also have oldtimers disease, this helps.

On 8/15/20 4:30 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> Just missed girlfriend's birthday by 6 weeks :{
> [just sent a 'mea culpa' email.]
> Is there a better tool than "cron"?
>
> Just looked at its manpage.
> I'm looking for something slightly different.
>
> Independent of when I turn on or first do something after midnight on 
> a specific date I want a reminder to be displayed unless I have taken 
> a specific action.
>
> As:
>  1. I've known her for > 30 years.
>  2. I'm a _senior_ citizen.
>  3. She is a decade younger.
> I am about to receive just retribution.
>   [She'll claim I'm forgiven due to senility.]
>
> Wish to prevent such a response next year ;/
>
> TIA