“Perversely inclined to do the opposite” is exactly what makes my attempt to have a Southern California garden, so maddening.
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Liebster friends
I was nominated by my blogging friend, Patti, Wednesday’s Child for the Liebster Award. I am very honored by her nomination. … More
Movie intermission?
A bad time to give up popcorn Watching a movie like Avenger Infinity War seemed like a good idea. A … More
La Vida barbacoa
With sincere apologies to my vegan pet “caretakers”, who search out special recipes for their furry friends, Dexter and Comet … More
laundry talk
On the way home from work, once or twice a week will stop at a favorite haunt to engage in … More
waiting on Santa
Fire now dying down in the fire ring; the missus and I sharing crackers and cheese. In lieu of eggnog, … More
labor’s fruit
“Craftsmanship isn’t like water in an earthen pot, to be taken out by the dipperful until it’s empty. No, the … More
engineering dogma
Successful engineering is all about understanding how things break or fail. – Henry Petroski, Duke University One of the roles … More
engineering is an art form
Relying on nothing but scientific knowledge to produce an engineering solution is to invite frustration at best and failure at … More
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