Monthly Archives: September 2017

The chef who made chicken fried steak

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

In a very small town with ranchers and folks who work in coal mines, it’s hard to be fancy. There was a chef who had fabulous skills in the kitchen. Trained as a French chef. When we met him, his … Continue reading →

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Favorite: The Codeless Code

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

This is one that totally appeals to the geek in me. http://thecodelesscode.com It’s about code, but it’s also about the people who code, and why we end up with what we’ve got. It’s like lessons in the craftsmanship of code … Continue reading →

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Banana smoothie

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Bananas: 2 (more than usual, but they need to be eaten) 2 Tbsp+ peanut butter (the natural kind – we don’t need shortening in our smoothie; and really I just glop it in there, I don’t measure it) Chocolate something: … Continue reading →

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How to make a friend

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Once upon a time, I decided that I was going to go to WorldCon in Toronto, because it was not too far from my home town. ‘Not too far’ meaning about four hours of driving. I can’t remember exactly how … Continue reading →

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What my step tracker has taught me

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

It takes a lot more effort that I think it does to get basic levels of exercise. Some days, the opposite is true. It seems to take hardly any effort to get a lot of exercise. The upshot is: I … Continue reading →

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Quote: Motivated

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

“People are always motivated. The question is not if a person is motivated but why.” – “Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work… and What Does” – Susan Fowler

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Picture of the week: 3D Calligraphy

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

That’s what they called it. It was a Saturday fun event at a museum. This is what happens when you give me paper on sticks, pipe cleaners, and a foam base. My name is on the base, and the art … Continue reading →

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The Girl Whose Life Has No Meaning

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

This must have been some time early in my first semester at college. The class must have been philosophy or some other subject that encouraged discussions. The was a young woman who had been through something over the summer, some … Continue reading →

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Favorite: LiveMon 4.1

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

I have no idea how I found this one day, but I’ve gone back many times because it just entertains me that someone put this together. http://cam.birchenallhowden.co.uk Because the Internet is a living, changing thing controlled by living, changing beings, … Continue reading →

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Veggie Cream Cheese

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

This is one of my favorite things, especially if I have good bagels to spread it on. Start with your favorite cream cheese. I like the Neufchatel kind for some reason. Usually I will do a whole package, this time … Continue reading →

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