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P@55w0rds
Passwords – a secret word, or perhaps a string of characters – are used to prove identity or gain access to something.
Historically, a sentry might challenge you to see if you had the correct password, or watchword. Today, passwords are more commonly associated with computers, mobile phones, ATMs, and your cable TV decoder.
A computer might […]
Desperately Dating
If I were to write a personal ad for myself I do not know what I would say. This question came up because a friend of mine came in to see me to talk about her recent quest to find a date for Christmas. She explained that last year after having to sit next […]
Through the Eyes of the Young
It’s been interesting around my house. We’ve had a visitor for five weeks…a teenage visitor. The last time I spent five weeks with a 17 year old was when my youngest was that age and that was about 30 years ago.
Back to School Snack
This Betty Crocker inspired snack will give you energy at recess or after school.
Rhododendrons: Endless Color and Variety
This is the amazing gift you get from rhododendrons in early spring to the first part of summer. When the blooms are gone, you have a bright multi-green shrub that continues to be an asset to any part of your semi-shaded garden. This month I choose to write on the topic of rhododendrons, […]
