Surprise! Well, maybe...

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

After having written in so late last night, I'm sure you are just a bit surprised to hear from me again while it is morning. But here I am!

Today's image is a brand new creation that I titled Another Ornament. Last night, I finally figured out how to make one of my tools actually let go of stuff, short of saving and closing the picture altogether. I admit, that was fun! And now that I've finally gotten a handle on that, I'll be able to share more things with you.

I will have my hands full today: Some of the work that I meant to get done Friday wasn't. But that's not a problem: It's not really due until tomorrow. Still, I would like to pull ahead just a bit more so there will be less pressure on during the final weeks of the courses. Wish me luck!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Home Again, Home Again...

Good Evening, Gentle Readers!

My husband and I have not been home long, and we've been bouncing ideas off of each other for business ventures. So in honor of that, I am kicking off the after-Thanksgiving holiday season with Ornaments.

He is wanting to offer to consult individuals and small businesses in the use of Linux computer systems. Lately he has been quite disenchanted with Microsoft, and so has been using other operating systems. He has learned quite a lot, and has shown me a few times. In truth, the basic use of Linux is not terribly different from that of Windows. It does require some adjusting in one's mind set, but that is about all. I'll tell you more about that when he is ready to reveal more!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Over The River And Through The Woods...

Good morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image isn't my work, as you can see: I found it in Photobucket, and saw it had been placed there by a person called Steppyville. Thank you for sharing!

My husband and I will be going out of town for the weekend. I'm not sure if it will be today or tomorrow, but it has become a tradition with our family to celebrate holidays with my parents during the following weekend. I think my parents would rather we celebrated the holiday during the holiday, but given my husband's job that's not really practical.

Later on today I'll be making brownies. Mother won't be able to eat much of them since she's diabetic, but it is a small indulgence. And meanwhile I can always enjoy them myself!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Thanksgiving!

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is an oldie but goodie titled Crystal Ball. I apologize for not writing yesterday: I was extremely busy trying to get some sizable homework assignments done. But it was well worth the effort, so now I can get back to writing here!

As you would have noticed, we are now into the Thanksgiving Holiday. So I will talk about things to be thankful for yet again.

I am thankful for coffee! That beverage has been my faithful companion through many hours of working, writing, and thinking.

I am thankful for my husband having the day off! He needs the break. A day of relaxing will do him a world of good.

I am thankful for my cats, who remind me not to take things too seriously.

And I am thankful for my friends of the Internet, who have been wonderfully supportive and inspiring in my endeavors!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

Home Stretch!

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

I managed to get my week's reading for one class done in the wee hours of the morning. Some of it I'll have to go back over: I'm required to make a power-point presentation this week, and I've NO idea how to go about it! I think I have a couple of ideas, though.

The other item I have due is an assignment that has been giving me a fit for days! I think I've beat it though. All hail the power of the yellow pad!

Wish me luck, Gentle Readers!

Until we meet...

Good News and Thoughts

Good morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Cupcake Crown. In itself, it isn't that good. But it does demonstrate a few of the surprises I've found while exploring my programs. The cupcakes are in honor of a bit of silliness a few friends and I have been enjoying recently.

Last night when I went to bed, I was feeling pretty overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of homework I have to do this week- before going out of town for the weekend. But this morning, it doesn't really look so bad. All hail the power of copy-paste! After all, some of it is just a basic reorganization of work I've already done. And I was sure to get a copy of a manual that I needed, so I don't have to go on-line to get it.

I do have another bit of good news: My husband thinks that he can get a sort-of vacation from his job this coming week. He does need the break, and we can see about setting up Starfire Images as an actual company instead of just a theoretical one. Wish me luck, and if you want a little something nice for your wall let me know!

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...

A Computer Thought

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Threads of Light. I had noticed a number of things happening when I tried adding lines then a distortion, so I thought I would see what I could make deliberately.

I have my coffee, and all is right with the world! My assignments are turned in, and after a night of web surfing to find some other stuff I decided it was time to relax just a little. I did install a different antivirus from my previous one, which was AVG. Apparently AVG 9 just doesn't get along well with Windows XP: I'm not seeing any lag now. I still am not sure what was causing the lag though.

No matter. Did you know that sometimes one feels like one can't breathe when one has to depend on a lagging computer? I suppose that it's a sign of how dependent I've become on the cantankerous machine.

Until we meet, Gentle Readers...