Cornucopia
In between all the things I am doing right now, I managed to harvest my garden. It was a little disappointing this year–stunted tomatoes, bolting radishes, weird problems with the zucchini, etc.–but there is still more food from it than…
I Went Into Escrow
Yesterday, Kyle and I signed papers on a house. Today we are officially in escrow. In 30 days, we will most likely (80% chance?) be home owners. The house is almost 1,300 sf with a two-car garage There’s room for…
The Sierras On Labor Day
I just got back from a picnic on a hillside overlooking the ocean near Jenner. It was perfect weather, lovely company, and delicious food. There was also a wooly bear caterpillar which apparently turns into an Isabella Tiger Moth. I…
Eyes Do Not Flash
ETA: I wrote this after judging a contest where I read 30+ self-published books. Think about it. When have you seen eyes flash? I mean, with emotion, not because they are reflecting light. Can’t think of it happening, can you?…
My Famous Husband
My handsome husband Kyle Rankin signing his books at last week’s LinuxWorld in San Francisco. Thanks to Kat for taking this picture.
Back-To-School Sales
Ten notepads, two composition books, two packs of markers, one pack of crayons, and glue sticks. $4.50 Seriously, ten cents for a notepad! Back-to-school is like an office-supply nerd’s dreamland. I will write something real on here soon.
Article: Le Bistro Restaurant Review
Check it out: This week’s issue of the Bohemian has my restaurant review of Le Bistro in Petaluma. Le Bistro By Joy Lanzendorfer I had heard a lot about Le Bistro in Petaluma. After all, the restaurant, sitting unobtrusively on…
Jack London Park Hike
On Saturday, Marcia and I went for a hike at the Jack London park in Glen Ellen. We saw the ruins of the house of a famous writer, a mountain, vineyards, lots of dragonflies, and lizards–including the blue-tailed skink. We…
Kyle’s Newest Article
Kyle’s newest TechTarget article is up: How remote management saved me an emergency flight overseas. Excerpt: They say timing is everything. This is especially true when you plan a server deployment. When crucial equipment arrives at the wrong time, it…
Everybody’s Doing It
Eight Facts About Me: The rules: 1. We have to post these rules before we give you the facts. 2. Players start with eight random facts/habits about themselves. 3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about…