Wind No More

No more wind for a few days which is a welcome change. Decided to trade in dog for a cat. Walking out in weather just too much effort.

Seems everywhere I look someone is breaching secure site and stealing credit cards. Enough already let us have a bit of free trade without thieves.

Photo Detective Blog

Found a very interesting blog while reading Ancestry.com newsletter today. Photo Detective blog not only has goodies on site but good links.

Are you looking for photos of ancestors? Will you be able to identify any of the people? Here is link which I will be adding to my site.

http://www.photodetective.com/

BLACKBERRY

Why would the US Supreme Court want to hamper business communication in the US and cost employers (already under monetary stress) hundreds of thousands of dollars. Let us consider who would benefit from such an outlay. How about a big business donor to Republican campaigns?

If you have the answer let me know. Just seems strange how everything seems to be profiting certain chums of the administration.

KINKY FRIEDMAN

Now here is a fellow who knows how to get attention. One is tempted to move to Texas and vote. Just imagine a governor who is not bound to special interests. Wonder if that was what founders were thinking.

Time we had a few more independent politicians so raising money would not be the only qualification for office. Don't agree with all of his ideas yet that is the way of our country. We are given a right not to agree on all matters.

At least he will give the parties something to think about. Maybe he could get the lady ex governor to run with him. For a Texan she seemed down to earth. Better yet what about Molly newspaper lady from Austin? Probably too much truth for Texas.

GENEALOGY

Trying to decide on a computer program to record family history. There are one or two popular programs both with connection to ancestry.com. Question then becomes how deeply will one become engaged in the projects.

Friend just found picture of 2x great grandfather after searching for 14 years. That is a dedicated genealogist who is to be congratulated.

Any advice or comments on which program might prove most worthwhile for a mediocre researcher?

Another clear, breezy, cool day in the land of dirt.

FDA TURNS ITSELF INTO JUDGE AND JURY

In the latest assault on personal rights the FDA is saying they have a right to decide whether drug companies should be held accountable.

Link is to article in Washington Post which clearly states an FDA position contrary to patients rights when injured by bad drugs. Everyone should be concerned by agency grabs of judicial decisions which should be left to juries or judges with personal knowledge of each individual case.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/18/AR2006011802320.html

Modem Crashed

Seems the modem has crashed and leads me to cable company this morning for check. Dial up is a drag but the continued cable problems are getting to be a bad habit. Especially when you consider the extra charge.

Latest news in this area power company is seeking 25% rate increase for entire state. Now we are still paying for Enron rip off so this will just about drive lower income and seniors into the grave. Power or food is not a good choice.

TEAM SPORTS

TEAM SPORTS

Whatever happened to fun team sports for young people. Looks more like a try out for killer of the decade when watching team sports these days.

Guess I have become an old fuddy but it was more fun playing stick ball with old stick and yarn ball.

Did some shopping today. Limit on what purchase at Wallie World these days. Decided would rather pay more than contribute to abuse of workers. I miss the local business where you could go in and know the staff. Seems they were well informed on their products which I do not find with the new system of mass marketing.

WINDY DAY

Another windy day in dirtville. Still trying for a color combination which is easy on the eyes while provides a bit of uplift to plain stuff.

Probably go for plainer background to speed up load so more photos less type.

Located some fun plug-ins for Photoshop so will be off experimenting this afternoon.

HANDLE ON LIGHTING

Working with photos taken yesterday and believe I have a better handle on library lighting. Took awhile to figure out what problem was cause of tinge. Adjusted out with simple color adjustment. Thanks to Libby for her assistance in steering in correct direction.

LOOK FOR COLOR

Was looking for the color chart to select writing color and finally realized was in Compse not Edit. Live and learn. Not sure use of color does anything for the page but does brighten day.

BUSTED PROGRAM

Program was a bust yesterday at library. Meeting was good yet only one parent and child appeared for program. Group has Grandmother and Granddaughter who attend so at least there were 2 young people to enjoy setting up a family tree.

Guess area was more interested in SCORE (dirt raceing) annual event. No wonder children are rated so low against other countries.

In restoration of page have noticed some bloggers have relocated or left the scene. Guess there were others on vacation.

LIBRARY DAY

Library is a fun place in this area. Lots of programs for all ages plus ability to get almost any book ever published.

This morning going to a family type genealogy presentation. Should prove interesting to those of us who are just getting toes into the area.

All those old family secrets no one ever talked about would be lots of fun to explore.

Linn is the expert in the area and has over the years given me much good advice. She has also provided some exceptional reading material. Linn is more than Blackwork Stitcher pro.

FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH

FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH

HAS ARRIVED WITH NO DIRE CONSEQUENCES AS OF THIS HOUR. MAYBE WE JUST GOT LUCKY THIS YEAR.

Seems in past we always lose something when a 13th Friday shows but luckily today found some things misplaced earlier.

Friends are happily farming in TN and KS so I am considering trying my gardening again next month.

Finally back in business after a rather long time away. Busy with digital camera, visitors and just plain fun. Will be posting some fun time links in the next few weeks for people interested in romping over the internet.