Over the weekend, Andrew wanted to make a stop at a local minimart to pick up a few things on the way back home. It was a cold, dark evening, and the parking lot of this little strip mall wasn’t very well lit.
Since I was not in need of anything, I stayed in the car while Andrew hopped out to go get his items. A moment later I watched a guy walk up, put his old beagle mix in … Read More
Several people have asked what it takes to be a successful writer. In order to address this question, it requires that I ask a question in return: What is your definition of success? Because there are many kinds of successes–and failures–one can experience in writing. The writing experience can run the full gamut from simply loving something you’ve written, to getting it published, to experiencing writer’s block, to not being able to get a foot in the publishing door.
As … Read More
Just pulled four dear ticks, the carriers of Lyme disease, off of Wink today — in March. Let the Lyme wars begin! :(
I’m too bummed to explain our Lyme protocol for you today, but I will give a refresher soon. Until then, you can review here where I have a photo of what a Lyme bulls-eye looks like, and here where I outline various options for tackling Lyme.… Read More
It’s not often that you get to introduce someone to a food they’ve never tasted before. The last time I had someone surprise me with a new taste was when my best friend, Ceres (very Greek and the queen of foods you’ve never tried before), gave me an Asian Pear. It looked like an apple, tasted like a cross between a melon and concord grapes, and had a sweet fragrance with a juicy crunch.
Last week, I had the fun … Read More
Several times a day, Graidy comes and sits on my lap, and then gently presses his forehead to my forehead, with his nose to my nose. He does this with deliberate precision, until we are staring eye-to-eye. Then he closes his eyes and breathes his warm breath on my face. I feel his body relax. We stay like this, merged, for several seconds.
I wonder, is he trying to read my mind? I’ve no doubt that if he could climb … Read More
For anyone with kids and dogs, carpet stains are a way of life. The trick is finding a carpet spot remover that actually works. I’m here to tell you this stuff is amazing!
Makes me wonder what Questioner #1 is doing in their spare time… Then again, I don’t think I really want to know.
I’m helping a friend look for a new puppy. One of the breeds that made it to her short list was the Papillon. With a little more research, it wasn’t long before the cute little Papillon got crossed off.
Why?
The Code.
What is The Code, you ask?
It’s the positive spin breeders put on their breed descriptions, endorsed by the AKC. And, I believe, it’s a major contributor as to why so many dogs wind up in shelters and … Read More
Google Chrome has some hinky issues with handling 2nd screen monitors and addon issues with mouse clicks not lining up. There are also issues with extension icons not working for multiple monitor setup.
You’ll read recommendations about disabling the hardware accelerator. Before you go there. Try this solution.
From your Start Menu, select “This PC” and then follow the rest of these instructions.
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