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Dog Shampoo For People?
When their cat died, my grandmother, who had limited mobility, asked my grandfather to get her a lap dog. He came home with a Rottweiler. It sounds like a punchline but the dog was so large, that even as a puppy he hung over my grandmother’s lap. She loved him and named him Plato because he was so smart. She was generous in her anointment. He ate the contents of our litter box. My grandfather would show off his one “trick” where he would pretend to hit my grandmother with her cane and Plato would half jokingly lunge after my grandfather and bite his arm. Then my grandmother would pretend…
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I Love Television
Man, I love tv. I should really watch more of it. You’re not supposed to say that because people will think you’re stupid but thanks to a large and consistent dose of screen time, I now possess an ample knowledge of dated pop culture. I regret not one hour of this. Fortunately, I come with a matching sister. Since her job doesn’t involve narcissistic rhetoric like mine requires, she would go to work and school and I would fill her in on what she missed on television. She got me started on Grey’s Anatomy and that is how I thanked her. I feel that we’re all pretty fortunate that Shonda…
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How To Stop Obsessive Thoughts
There are numerous ways we can drive ourselves nuts, hence the entire category dedicated to this subject. I’m not even close to a professional but I can speak from experience. Yes, there are situations that require advanced treatment, even for a short amount of time. You’ll obviously want to follow the advice of the person you are entrusting your care to. This is something else. I’m referring to the breakups, financial issues, and losses that affect just about everyone at some time. And when these things are at the forefront of someone’s mind, it can be challenging to not only be unable to see the bright side of things but…
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How To Use An On Screen Keyboard
In my previous tech post, I discussed how I used an on screen keyboard to supplement certain non working keys on my laptop. This is for Windows 7. I’ve looked at other log in screens for different versions of Windows and the icons are similar. I’m sharing what I’ve learned as I go. You can Google “How To Find The On Screen Keyboard” for the kind of computer system you currently use and click on the matching videos or articles. Windows 7 shows an icon in the bottom left that looks like a clock showing 3 o’clock inside a square. Some versions of Windows have this on the bottom left…
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Could You “Fix” Your Keyboard?
I’m somewhere in between the smartest and the dumbest person in the world. About a year ago, the number 3 on my laptop stopped working. That’s not a big deal unless you have a password, credit card, phone number, address or birthday. Back then, I needed the number 3 to log in to my computer. Fortunately, and I have no idea how she figured this out, my daughter had me click on an icon on the bottom left part of my log in screen that I thought was either part of the sound system or the thing that would destroy my computer and all of the information inside it. Out…
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Save On Organic Groceries With Misfits Market
“Food deliveries are the best part of 2020”, my daughter joked last night. We haven’t been to one store since March and look forward to packages from Amazon in a way that channels the excitement of the Pony Express. Around March, I saw people massively stocking up on pantry items and found myself ordering food from independent vitamin companies that had a few staples. I also purchased cloth napkins. Fortunately, I’ve had my produce delivered from Misfits Market for about two years and found myself relying on their shipments more than ever. I even upgraded to two boxes per week, hoping to bring in more starchy vegetables to add substance…
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Supporting Those In Isolation
Many years ago, we befriended an older gentleman who lives near us. He saw me as a single mom who might be in need of his assistance and formally offered his services many times. He volunteered to pick up groceries while going out and slipped an advertisement for an energy efficient heater under the door. He was retired but on the go, traveling around the world, particularly on cruises and was active at the local gym and pool. When he injured himself, his kindness came full circle, as we were given a chance to help someone who would have never asked us for anything. His pride took a hit but…
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Find The Serial Number And Operating System On Your Computer
I share my personal experiences in this article. Any actions taken by the reader are at their own risk and are their responsibility. Knowing the model, serial number and operating system on your computer is easy, yet important information to have. I will also show you how to locate the web browser, which should take no more than a few seconds. Why would you need to know this information? Let’s say a friend looks over your computer and says you need a specific part. You want to make sure it will be compatible with your computer, whether it is a wire or a printer, battery or charger. Any repair place…
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Me, Write About Technology?
Wrong. I have, at best, fleeting interest and gratitude for the latest and the greatest completed for me and handed to me. It’s also harrrd. I can understand why kids raised to use devices can breeze through these things but when did people my age sit down and figure this out? Do I like learning new things? It’s one of those ideas that can go either way, much like major change and huge surprises. I was using Windows 7 when 10 came out. I downloaded it, read some reviews (no idea if they were true) and got rid of it. I still have Windows 7. I’m normally a decisive person…
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Welcome!
I’ve never had the romance with technology that drives people to wait in line all night for the latest phone. In the mid to late eighties, I was generously gifted with an IBM clone computer that stared at me for years. I was able to get through college by going to the computer lab or using a friend’s computer to type papers. Card catalogs, microfiche (you can Google that what that means these days) and librarians at the call desk were how we did our research. I actually received an A in the required computer class but all I remember is the term “lexical elements” and not the actual definition.…
