Monthly Archives: June 2010

new sidearm

My Dell Mini 9 netbook killed its video card last weekend while I was camping. After thrashing about trying to find a repair or replacement option, I finally landed on a new laptop. It’s a departure from the true netbook … Continue reading

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Garter Snake

While doing some gardening around sunset, the family ran across this gorgeous creature living in our backyard. This is the second time we’ve seen this snake (assuming this is the same one), and this time we were able to get … Continue reading

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Coyote Lake, CA

Bare threat on bare wall shiny licorice gumdrop with poison fangs Even the gnats avoid her Bathroom breaks timed by a red hourglass Buzzing cloud of non-biters Almost an engine noise that lulls me to sleep bats swooping in like … Continue reading

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