It All

Where did it all begin?

Some are amazed by the wonder of it all.

Some have it all.

Some end up throwing it all away.

Some have seen it all.

Some want it all.

Some want to get away from it all.

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Gnome Weather Widget Woe

On Ubuntu 11.10,running the Gnome shell,there is a weather widget that can be place on the bar across the top of the screen. The default location was Innsbruck and I wanted to change it for my location. The tool uses a WOEID (where on earth ID) instead of zip code for pulling the . . . →Read More:Gnome Weather Widget Woe

A Flash of Lightning (a story for Alina)

Chapter 1

Mac stepped out on the front porch.  The air was filled with the rich aroma of spring flowers in bloom.  She smiled as she saw the gardenia’s her mother had planted by the front walkway.  They were loaded with white blossoms and the little bees were very busy as they hovered over one . . . →Read More:A Flash of Lightning (a story for Alina)

Triple Homonyms

There are a lot of homonyms running around out there in the wild.  I’ve collected this list of triple homonyms over a period of time.  They are words that are spelled differently,have different meanings,but sound the same.  I’ve also avoided using proper names in my list.

aid,ade,aide aisle,isle,I’ll balled, . . . →Read More:Triple Homonyms

On Being a Reader

During my childhood and teen years I was a voracious reader. But,as I entered my adult years with all the responsibilities of life,I gradually read less and less. It got to the point,I could no longer remember the last book I had read. I resolved to change that.

One of my life . . . →Read More:On Being a Reader

The 360 Degree Leader

During my performance appraisal at work this year,my boss recommended I read,“The 360 Degree Leader”by John C. Maxwell.  So,I did.  I didn’t know how well I would enjoy the book when the table of contents indicated a rigorous,methodical layout for the book.  But,as I began to read it,I . . . →Read More:The 360 Degree Leader

Mother’s Cole Slaw

This recipe was given to me by my mother the same time as the Vegetable Salad – in the 70’s.

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Mother’s Vegetable Salad

She used to serve this at Christmas and/or any other special occasion. It was one of her favorites. I have the hand written copy – apparently she gave me this recipe in the ‘70’s.

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Great White Chili

One of my favorites.

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Healthy Shrimp Gumbo

This is a “healthy”gumbo recipe. The main thing it does is leave out the roux. But,with all the other southern goodness,it is still mighty tasty. Keep with the healthy theme by serving over whole grain brown rice.

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