"Loss either teaches you to persist in the face of suffering, or hardens you into a bitter cynic. Sometimes, it does a little of both."~Grace Slick American singer-songwriter and artist Grace Slick was born on this day in 1939.
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Evacuation Day 8
Two days ago, we received news that half of our neighborhood was consumed by wildfire, including our humble abode. (C) 2020, JJ ShaunOur home. October 5, 2020 First Reader and I have spent the last few days waiting and wondering what was going on. We've been denied entry to our community daily because of the … Continue reading Evacuation Day 8
Evacuation Day 6
First Reader and I tried to get to our home today and were turned back. We were told the conditions were still too unpredictable to allow entry. As of this post, we still do not know how much of our community survived. Next: Evacuation day 6
Evacuation Day 4
First Reader and I are going on our fifth day of home displacement. After an already tense few days, we learned that the fire roared through our community yesterday. As of this posting, we have no idea whether or not we still have a home to which to return. We are keeping a positive outlook, … Continue reading Evacuation Day 4
Random Quote for October 17, 2020
Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.Mae Jemison American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison was born on this day … Continue reading Random Quote for October 17, 2020
Fire on the Mountain
This week we were evacuated due to wildfire. A small fire was spotted less than a mile from our home and we had to leave. I will be posting more quotes until we are allowed back home and can assess any damage we might have to face. Next: Evacuation Day 4
Random Quote for October 15, 2020
“The past is always with you. Some people want to be protected from this truth.”~Roxane Gay American writer, professor, editor, and social commentator Roxane Gay was born on this day in 1974.
She’s Back!
I picked my desktop up yesterday afternoon and have been adding software and the rest of what I need ever since. I've run into a snag, though. (Of course I did, it's 2020.) I keep my backup on a USB drive, and that USB drive wants to play hide-and-seek. I've looked everywhere, but I keep … Continue reading She’s Back!
Update
My desktop is at the repair shop. With luck, they will be able to recover my information and I'll be able to carry on where I left off. I should be back in business by Friday.
September 2020
As we all know, this year has seemed like one disaster after another. September is no different. I have had to re-schedule the appointment to get my system re-imaged because not only do we have a fire raging to our west, we are expecting snow overnight. Have I mentioned how crazy this year has been? … Continue reading September 2020
