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2026-05-17 18:42:37 GMT

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I bought a simple lock to install on a cabinet door. When it arrived I reviewed the instructions before installing it in the cabinet and discovered I had to activate the lock via a website that required an account set up with my email address before it would ever lock. The description on the website had not included this requirement. I got a full refund for the lock and found another lock that I could use with no stupid connection to the cloud.

2026-01-14 03:23:38 GMT

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I do enjoy seeing your work... Have you thought about buying iron on stamps?
There are lots of choices on Etsy
https://www.etsy.com/market/iron_on_stamps_for_embroidery

2025-08-03 20:31:23 GMT

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Just keep doing what you're doing in the way you're doing it!
I subscribe to your RSS feed, but also follow you here. I've got a filter in place to filter out your long threads, but am able to see the comments folks post here in response to your posts. Seeing the replies others post often piques my interest enough to open up my RSS feedreader and read your blog post in its entirety.
Thanks for your generosity in sharing your insights so freely in this way.

2025-07-13 21:15:55 GMT

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...but at least they sent you the email "with love from the lab"

2025-07-12 19:48:07 GMT

In my quest to move away from #Windows and #Microsoft, I bought a used Windows 10 laptop that I will use to learn what I need to know about Linux. I plan to set up the laptop to run both Windows 10 and Linux and then use it to get some hands on experience with Linux.
I have several friends and family members who have Windows 10 computers that are not upgradeable to Windows 11. I hope to get all my Windows computers converted to Linux and also help them convert their computers over to Linux in the next several months. This laptop will be my test case.
I'm a little nervous, but am looking forward to success with Linux. Wish me luck! (and I'll appreciate any tips or advice experienced Linux users have for me)
#Linux #EndOf10 #Win10 #Win11 #Microsoft

2025-07-12 16:19:23 GMT

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My husband is a master gardener and uses an app called "Picture This" to identify plants when he comes across plants he doesn't know. He pays $30/year to get full access to the app's plant database but he says the app has never failed to identify a plant, so to him, it is worth the cost.
You can learn more about the app here:
https://www.picturethisai.com/

2025-07-07 20:57:17 GMT

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Have you tried adjusting the focus of the viewfinder by moving the diopter? The diopter adjuster dial is the semi-circular button right above the viewfinder.

2025-03-16 18:39:58 GMT

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Seems there is a fine line between respecting someone's opinion and being non judgemental and allowing someone to spew bad information and falsehoods. I struggle with this.
But lately, I am inclined to stand firm in disagreeing when I hear people say things that are just wrong. I have had a few heated discussions with close friends who have believed these falsehoods. It has been so painful and jeopardized some long friendships but I have seen these friends step back, think through my arguments and begin to change their thinking.
I have to believe that most people are good and are genuinely concerned about themselves and others. Their bad decisions and beliefs are often the result of passively being exposed to bad information and in not critically questioning these sources of information. When I confront their opinions and question where they are getting their information, they often just don't know what to say to me because they often don't know why they believe what they believe.
I've never been confrontational and have generally avoided confrontation most of my life. I've been the peace maker who went along with others to get along and keep the peace. So when I push back now it is shocking to my friends and family (and to me too at times) but I'm finding that most of them stop and listen to me. For me, it requires a step forward in courage to move out of my comfort zone. But it is so important now that we stand up against all these wrongs and falsehoods.
My recent experience with breast cancer has shown me that I can be courageous and so I stand up against the falsehoods, even when a long held, cherished friendship is jeopardized.

2024-09-23 04:03:39 GMT

I finished crocheting this hat tonight. Crocheted out of a soft alpaca/wool blend yarn.
#crochet
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