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We are the people that make the trains run on time. Not really. Some of us have never seen a passenger train. That's just a metaphor; another way of saying we make things work. People call us geeks or tekkies. They really have no idea how much they depend on us to keep all of their thingamajigs and whatsits online, working and not bursting into flames. This is our play ground: science, technology, our toys, our tricks and traps. Let us know about interesting science, new tech or useful software. If its shiny, fun or useful and catches your eye, post it here.

Jack is my twitter buddy. He's as nice as he is bright.

A few days ago President Trump made a statement condemning violence on both sides of the Charlottesville Charlie-Foxtrot. A lot of people were indignant that he might call out anyone on the left. So... let's compare and contrast: These sweethearts are Antifa. they wear masks they throw riots set things on fire carry weapons attack people accomplish nothing positive only create resentment they deny the rights of others For comparison purposes I give you the KKK- the evil, racist boogeymen that live in trailer parks. Guess what they do? they wear masks they throw riots set things on fire carry weapons attack people accomplish nothing positive only create resentment they deny the rights of others No one acting under a mask is up to any good. On the extreme ends of both the left and right exist a bunch of dangerous nut cases. All we need are some candied fruit and we can make a fruitcake. It is up to the sane people in the middle to JUST SAY NO TO EXTREMISTS OF EITHER STRIPE. Take care that in your zeal for a cause that you don't become what you despise. Those war memorials that so enrage some are not political statements. They are a warning from the past about the pain and loss of war. If we forget the lessons of the past, we are doomed to repeat them.

Summer 2017 Might as well embrace the suck.

Jalapeno Corn Bread__________preheat oven to 4251 cup corn meal1 cup buttermilk1 tsp salt1/4 tsp baking soda1 egg1/2 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar best)1 onion (shred in food processor)1 jalapeno (shred in food processor)Mix all that up in a bowlheat skillet with cooking oilPour mixture into hot skilletCook in oven for 22-26 minutes.How it turns out depends on how hot the peppers are and how many peppercorns you keep in the mix. It's MUCH better than ordinary cornbread.I like to use colby/jack cheese. More cheese can be added. Yum. Experiment by adding red onion another pepper or by leaving in more peppercorns to spice it up. Serve with vegetables like butter beans, peas, corn, tomato. Good with salsa. You'll need a black iron skillet. Don't put in dishwasher. Instead clean by hand and keep it oiled (with cooking oil silly).

Scouting for Nerds Apparently, the fox said something rude...

Which one is cuter? Potter Kitten... OR Frodo kitten?

I've been having fun with my latest story. The Season of Leo is different enough from anything I've ever seen to be unique. From Chapter 1 you have no idea where its going. Chapter 2- oh, it's an institutional setting. Maybe a romance in an institutional setting. Then, it's not. And... we aren't anywhere near done yet. There are enough twists, turns and flops to make you air sick. It's made writing fun again for me and I think it might be showing.

Audacious Aquarius The time of Aquarius lasts from the last week of January to the third week of February. This time found us on the road again. After the trial we decided that it might not be the smartest move to go back to Hattiesburg. Mom and Dad talked and decided it would be a really good time to visit some of our relatives in Texas. The winter weather in Texas was just as fickle as it was in Mississippi. It could be eighty one day and freezing the next.

My niece has 3- ages 6, 4 and 3. She always looks tired, poor girl.

No. I use a mix of 1st and 3rd person in my various stories. It's just a little more cumbersome writing in 3rd. It takes true wizardry to make 3rd person dialog work really well. My latest story is actually a narrative. It's an experiment in using a little different style telling a story

first person is a lot easier in many ways. 3rd person is more complex and requires more thought

Capricious Capricorn The time of Capricorn runs from the last week of December through the first three weeks of January. For my new family, it was another time of joy and trials. We piled into the Crenshaw’s massive GMC Yukon and headed out to Texas on my first ever road trip. If you ever want to get to know people, a ten hour road trip is just the ticket. Jeb and the twins Benny and Kenny occupied the back, I sat with Doug and Sarah in the middle and Mr

Cute, highly intelligent, massively talented... it was inevitable. We all knew he was one of us.

Pretty Spry (for an Old Guy) How’s it going Jamie? Saw-rite, saw-rite. How’s it going Jamie? Saw-rite, saw-rite. How’s it going Jamie? Saw-rite, saw-rite. All the cuties say I’m pretty spry For an old guy. You know it’s kinda hard Being alone today. But all you really gotta do Is fake it anyway. He may not be cut, He may not be in style If he lacks for anything He makes up being wild! So don’t delay, he ma

Welcome back. I was worried about you.

Seeing you back is the best birthday present I could get! *Hugs* Thanks to the rest of you for reminding me how old and cranky I am. Now. I think I'll have a nap.

>>Are they one of the church families No-name had lunch with? Yes. You'll learn more about the Crenshaws and get our hero's name but you will have to wait.