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.

fb inspired rant

One of my former students shared a short video clip of Senator John McCain apparently participating in a don’t ask don’t tell hearing. I won’t post a link, but it was played on Comedy Central and the word Zen was … Continue reading

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serious freeze

It was below freezing this morning with a clear sky. It stayed cold too, was still hovering around the freezing point when I went out to vote at about 10:30. Had to scrape the windshield, side and back windows. There … Continue reading

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fog and frost

This is the second frosty morning of the season, not really a hard frost. The temperature is hovering near freezing and there is ground fog softening the edges on what will probably later be a crisp, clear day. The water … Continue reading

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freeze warning time

There was a freeze warning last night, but fog rolled in. Still frost free here in the valley in Ford City. It is quite pleasant out today, blue skies and mild but seasonal temperature. The leaves don’t seem to be … Continue reading

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September blazes out

September ended in a blaze of glory. I saw the ruddy light yesterday evening and when I went out front this was the sunset I saw. (Got more saturated colors using the auto flash setting.) I got some sweet potatoes … Continue reading

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