Monthly Archives: April 2009

#20 Reflections

Looking over the "20 Things" initially, I was surprised to recognize I was already quite computer savvy.    My husband and I have IM’d for years from different rooms in the house.  It’s much better than yelling back and forth, "What did … Continue reading

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#19 Gaming

How gaming could benfit our workplace?  I guess if there are matching games for us to familiarize ourselves with authors, good ol’ Dewey Decimal, etc.  I doubt very many employees are ensconced in onlnie gaming; unless they are, we certainly can’t give … Continue reading

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#18 Google Earth (I use MSFT’s Virtual Earth3D)

I love and hate MSFT Virtual Earth.     It is wonderful to get to see where you’re going before you get there, and I had a blast going through my deceased grandparents’ old postcards from their trips they took as a young … Continue reading

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web-based applications

I do think it’s funny that people think the web-based applications are "Free"…who is writing them if no one is paying a programmer?  And since you HAVE to have a google account to use google docs, don’t you think maybe … Continue reading

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Talking about HGTV Dream Home Giveaway Sweepstakes

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First crochet hook

I bought my first crochet hook (3.00 mm) and skein of yarn today (dalegarn "Baby Ull" machine washable wool, 50 g color 3718) from "Pinch Knitter" in Stanwood.  Travel there if you can- it’s a small shop (2 rooms, one with … Continue reading

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Ground Cherries

If anyone is going to grow ground cherries, be forewarned that they may take 2 weeks to germinate.  Cilantro can take up to 3 weeks.  I was so sad, thinking I got a bum packet of seeds, and, yesterday…..woohoo, I … Continue reading

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