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Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

And a wet one it is- Though not sopping. I'll say more about that later.

Today's image is titled Angles. I used a deformation that I had not used solo for some time, then flipped the image- with a result that I wasn't really looking for at all! I then added a couple more flood-fills to help delineate the main object.

The fall rains, it seems, have started. So far, we're only seeing a gentle sprinkle. That may be all we will see for a few days too. It is excellent sleeping weather- which is why I didn't wake up around 4 AM like I did yesterday!

I spent about half of the night running numbers for an accounting assignment and uncovering what I kept doing wrong. Talk about some hard work! But by the time I was done to my satisfaction, I had the numbers where they belonged! At least, I think they were where they belonged. There were a couple I wasn't sure of, but they balanced so I'm not going to argue with it.

I even had an inspiration concerning my geology's end-of-term. An entire state is really too broad a subject for one power-point presentation to adequately cover, especially considering the topography of the state in question. Now that I have that, I have a web site to start pulling information from. Speaking of that, I might want to set up a document with my resources in alphabetical order, rather than waiting until the project is done. That has worked wonderfully well for past projects that otherwise were royal pains.

Until We Meet, Gentle Readers...

Early Morning

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled X Marks the Spot. I used a filter that I normally wouldn't for the layer that has the black petals in it, then installed the broad X in the top layer. I wasn't really sure what would happen- But the green is showing up far better than I thought it would!

The next few days should be busy. The time change is coming up soon, of course. And there is Thanksgiving- which, sadly, will be but little more than a footnote to most stores. Instead, they will be gearing up for the kick-off of the Christmas shopping season.

I know at least two parties who will not be pleased by the time change: Galahad and Egraine, the cats, happen to like their meals on time or even ahead of time, if they can get it. They're part of why I'm up now and have been for several hours. Right now, though, the covers are looking mighty good!

There is one advantage; At least I've taken care of a number of chores so they won't be in the way of anything else I might wish to do today!

Until We Meet, Gentle Readers...

Cool Night

Good Morning, Gentle Readers! Or perhaps I should say afternoon.

Today's image is titled Moth Wings. I don't often try to use gold as a background color, and didn't try to use it by itself today. However, it was perfect against the oranges and reds, and just a hint of pink and green.

Well- I did manage to take notes on a whole chapter last night, and healthy fraction of a second. Toward the end, though, I was making a lot of mistakes with my writing and having difficulty concentrating. So I decided to call it a night, though I did think a lot about the stuff I had read.

I almost expected to see frost this morning! Not that it happened, but it was cool enough that I didn't try to get a light long-sleeved shirt. I almost didn't get up out of my nice warm nest either, though a few times I started to overheat until I fell back asleep again. Wood smoke has become a common smell around here now. I imagine my parents are happy they have their stove and a huge stack of firewood. I won't be too surprised if we really do see a dip in temperatures; My friend from Canada has already reported snow. She's not pleased about it either, but at least she has a better place to live in now than she did last winter.

Until We Meet, Gentle Readers...

Cold, Kitties, and other things

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Lens. You can see the unusually-colored flames in the background. however, I've never tried using a radial floodfill over flames before, especially not confined as this one has been. It is an unusual effect.

I have one word for the temperatures this morning: BRRRR!!! While we don't quite have frost yet, we aren't that far off. I hope I warm up with the Monday cleaning. Otherwise, I just might have to grab a sweater after all!

I did see something amusing yesterday. My husband left his sweater laying on the bed, and the cats were arguing over who would get to lay on it for all the world like a pair of human siblings! It was pretty laughable watching how fast the other cat would claim The Sweater when one got up for whatever reason.

I'll have to do some hard and fast note-taking today; Last night, after I finished with the one chapter, I found I had two more to go. Eww! Fortunately, they are relatively short- especially when compared to the accounting texts. Not only that, geology isn't quite as completely a foreign language to me as accounting. I was amused to see that one kind of volcanic eruption was called Strombolian. I will never view food the same way again!

Until We Meet, Gentle Readers...

Revelation!

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is yet another fractal by Ron Venable titled Fright Fest. Since today is Halloween- or All Hallow's Eve, whichever nomenclature you prefer- I thought it highly appropriate.

Wow, I just had a revelation! Since I removed Solitaire from my quick-links list, I've found that I've gained a minimum of half an hour to take care of anything else I might do on the computer! I knew I was losing time- a few minutes here, a few there- but I didn't know I was losing that much! Now that I have the time back, I had better put it to good use. Wish me luck!

Until We Meet, Gentle Readers...

Pay Attention!

Good Morning, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is a fractal by Ron Venable that he named Autumn Flower. It has been quite a while since I displayed some of his work, and I thought this was seasonal- So out it came!

I did get my 'big' paper of the week turned in to my geology class last night. I confess, I was not really pleased with it, though I did try to give what the professor wanted. It was a case of too much information that I simply was not sorting out. This morning, I took a number of games off of my ready-access list so I could study better, instead of being tempted to waste time playing them. Then out came the textbook! I'll have to do some hard-and-fast reading and note-taking, but at least I'll be able to focus on that better than I had the past couple of weeks.

Until We meet, Gentle Readers...

Explaining to a kid?

Good Afternoon, Gentle Readers!

Today's image is titled Light on Red on Red. I tried using a floodfill with colors that I normally don't use together, and didn't change them when I went to the next layer up until I got to the light. The results aren't what I normally would wish to save, but they do demonstrate possibilities.

Wow, look at the temperature go! It was down-right hot and muggy yesterday, but last night it got almost chilly! The heat is supposed to creep back in during the next few days, but it's not likely to stay long I think. It is enough to make one wonder what season it is!

I finally got the short essay done last night after invoking the Power of the Pad. As it is, I'm not terribly certain the essay does everything it's supposed to do. How do you explain the concepts of plate tectonics and mantle convection to a fifth-grader in 300 words or less, after all! That while talking about the guys that came up with the ideas? I did what I could with it, so there is no need for me to fret over it any more. The big essay will be almost easy by comparison, since it won't be so constrained!

Until We Meet, Gentle Readers...