Author Archives: Kathy

About Kathy

Perl, MySQL, CGI scripting, web design, graphics following careers as an analytical chemist and educator, then in IT as a database administrator (DBA), programmer, and server administrator. Diagnosed with Mitochondrial Myopathy in 1997.

lots of locks

Yesterday I did something that I have wanted to do for some time — donated to Locks of Love. I went to Great Clips in the Indiana Commons, on Oakland Avenue in Indiana PA. They donate their time to cut … Continue reading

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r. i. p. Bode

Yesterday I said a last goodbye to a little shaggy sheep dog, my canine companion of six years. One of the assistants at the vet’s office said that Bode always seemed so happy. He wanted to be happy and spread … Continue reading

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Blood orange antidote for winter blast

We are in a second day of snowfall. Yesterday was blustery too, so suspect there is a lot of drifting on top the several inches accumulation. Fortunately I was able to get out for groceries on Friday before the weather … Continue reading

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Advent sunrise

  One of the benefits of living with a dog is that sometimes when you wouldn’t think of going out, they insist and you see beautiful skies. I am still living in a rented room. I’ve finished a pair of … Continue reading

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Starting to feel like autumn

The chili pepper in the planter has ripe fruit: This planter was started on the deck at the house. Although it doesn’t get a lot of direct light here apparently the indirect light by my front door is enough. This … Continue reading

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