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BNR – Day 2 Thoughts

BNR – Day 2 Thoughts

By on October 27, 2010 in Photo Post, Text Post, Travel with 0 Comments

Day 2 was a little better than day 1. I came into the class pre-read for the first chapter and I felt pretty well rested. So much of learning programming is repetition. Even when what you’re doing makes no sense, the more you do it the more you get these little “ah ha” moments as […]

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Sydney

Sydney

By on October 26, 2010 in iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Sydney after a nice long meal.

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Being A Big Nerd: Day 1

Being A Big Nerd: Day 1

By on October 26, 2010 in HDR, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

In a word… Wow. The first 2 hours of the class I was concerned that it may be a bit too basic for me. After all I had been reading a lot and what was covered I already knew. But that quickly changed and before I knew it I was having flashbacks to being in […]

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Transition Back Into Society

Transition Back Into Society

By on September 29, 2010 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Just like the prisons have a program to reintroduce reformed convicts into society, we have come up with our own version of a transition program for Brenda. Starting this November Brenda is returning to the work force as a freelance editor. But after 3+ years of not working outside of the house, she was feeling […]

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Just what I need!

Just what I need!

By on September 28, 2010 in Photo Post with 0 Comments

I think I would probably get 4 of them, one for each appendage. Then I could REALLY get things done and look stylish at the same time.

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Done At Last!

Done At Last!

By on September 18, 2010 in HDR, iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

To say a weight is lifted off my shoulder having finally finished this would be an understatement. It took around 15 hours over 3 weeks (whenever I could get out there even for just an hour). Thank you Brenda for letting me finish it yesterday while you battled the twins alone!

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Sydney 9 Month Checkup

Sydney 9 Month Checkup

By on September 16, 2010 in iPhone, Photo Post with 0 Comments

It’s going to be a year before we know it!

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Just maybe I WILL get it done this year!

Just maybe I WILL get it done this year!

By on September 12, 2010 in HDR, iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

It’s been about 10 hours over 3 weeks, but it’s finally starting to look like something. I think a couple more hours and I’ll be done. I’m almost out of parts! So much for the estimated 6 hours for assembly.

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Once Was Enough!

Once Was Enough!

By on September 10, 2010 in Photo Post, Text Post with 1 Comment

I’m not sorry I did it, and maybe at some date down the road I’ll try it again, but I feel no hurry to repeat my skydiving experience. From the point of view of just knowing that you can do it, it was a very powerful thing to do. It was not all that long […]

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Playset, Day 1

Playset, Day 1

By on September 4, 2010 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

After my failed attempt at Skydiving, I spent about 3 hours working on the kids new playset. And after 3 hours, I only have a few more pieces to go!

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