Category Archives: Web/Tech

Imagine

Posted on 8 October 2011 by morningtower

“Imagine there’s no (abortion), it’s easy if you try. . . “ Okay, that probably makes John Lennon roll over in his grave, and curdles Yoko Ono’s soy milk, since they were trying to ‘imagine’ no god or heaven, but … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Steve

Posted on 6 October 2011 by morningtower

If you know me even marginally, you know I am an Apple fanatic.  I have been crazy about Apple computers since they first came out, and am a big admirer of their co-founder, Steve Jobs.  I understand that it is … Continue reading →

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Father-Daughter Bonding

Posted on 22 February 2011 by Valarie

I envy the relationship that my daughter has with my husband.  I never felt close, or even very loved by my own father, and I was always afraid to even joke around with him because of his volatile temper.  Not … Continue reading →

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GPS In Cameras Is Privacy Threat

Posted on 19 February 2011 by Valarie

Just in case the world ‘out there’ wasn’t scary enough already, stalkers can pretty much trace every move you make if you use the ‘geo-tagging’ feature on your cell phone when you take a picture, then post it on the … Continue reading →

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The Stuff of Dreams

Posted on 14 October 2010 by Valarie

About seven years ago, I decided to build a website. I had AOL at the time, and they would give you free webspace, so I thought it sounded like a cool thing to try. I took some online tutorials and … Continue reading →

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Yep, I’m a Geek

Posted on 8 October 2010 by Valarie

I just found out that my blogging platform, WordPress, had an app for my iPhone. Ohhhhh…..be still, my heart! So this is my “test post”, just to see what happens when I type out a post and touch the “Publish” … Continue reading →

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Now I’m Worried

Posted on 12 June 2010 by Valarie

So I went to sit down at the computer and look something up on iTunes.  But Kendall had already been there, playing free online games.  He left the last one pulled up:  “Infectonator World Dominator“.  No, really.  I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Staying Busy

Posted on 20 May 2009 by Valarie

I have been scanning old family photographs for the past several days, and there seems to be no end in sight.  But, it is keeping me busy, which is very important for me, since I just quit smoking.  I’ve only … Continue reading →

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Cell Phone Tapping

Posted on 17 April 2009 by Valarie

Okay, so it sounds like something off of Star Trek, but it’s not. I am posting a link on here from a news station about how easy it is for someone to tap into your cell phone and listen to … Continue reading →

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New Theme, Again!

Posted on 20 September 2008 by Valarie

Well, if you’re reading this, and you’ve been keeping up with me recently, then you know this is the third theme in as many days!  I’m gonna get a bit “geeky” and “techy” here, so bear with me.  As I … Continue reading →

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New Theme

Posted on 18 September 2008 by Valarie

With WordPress constantly updating their software, many themes are becoming obsolete.  Sadly, my original theme is one of those dinosaurs!  So, after spending way too much time searching for a new theme, and even going as far as setting up … Continue reading →

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Back to My First Love

Posted on 8 July 2008 by Valarie

Roughly 21 years ago I bought my first computer.  It was a Franklin, and I loved it!  Back in those days, you had four types of Personal Computers: 1. Apples 2. Apple-compatible computers 3. IBMs 4. IBM-compatible computers.  Unless you … Continue reading →

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Family Tree Software

Posted on 10 March 2008 by Valarie

Our Girl Scout troop is working on the ‘My Heritage’ badge. One of the activities is to create some sort of presentation about your family heritage. Our troop is planning on making a scrapbook page at our next meeting, so … Continue reading →

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I’m Number 4!

Posted on 22 January 2008 by Valarie

I just discovered that if you “Google” the phrase “March for Life 08″, my blog comes up as the fourth listing!  Wow. . . could this be my moment of fame? Here’s the update for now on the March:  there … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Wilderness

Posted on 4 November 2007 by morningtower

I have a friend who is amazingly gifted, although she would never admit it!  She has created the most beautiful greeting cards, and is selling them directly and through local businesses.  Everyone told her she needed a website, and a … Continue reading →

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