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  • Learning from a community

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    Of gardeners that is… I’ve been gardening alone for close to seven years now but there is just no way to know everything. I love my alone time being in my own garden. I consider that my special place. The special place however has been ruined by a flurry of unmerciful destruction from some unidentified…

  • Facebook pet costume photo contest

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    I had the idea to set up a facebook promotion for Chapman’s Dog Grooming. The idea is that people could enter a photo of their pet all dressed up for Halloween for a chance to win a $20 off coupon for grooming. Trouble is this is not allowed according to facebook policy so you have…

  • Pea babies

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    Yes we are some bleeding hearts as we have a couple of baby peacocks in the house! This one above had the unfortunate luck of getting under a horses foot. We found her crying by herself on the ground at night. They should be up in the trees at night so obviously she wouldn’t have…

  • STEM Grant Image

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    I made a little graphic today for a website about the STEM grant that Los Medanos College received. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. The primary purpose of the grant is to create a pipeline for students to transfer to university in one of these related fields. This graphic was to accompany a…

  • Come experience the Delta through Art

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    The Delta Science Center and Mt. Diablo Audubon Society Art Show  features photography from local artist exhibiting Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta view, wildlife, plants and even a few insects. The opening is this Saturday  at The Lynn House Gallery. The gallery is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 pm to 4 pm. On display will be my…

  • Find your Facebook ID

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    Have you ever needed to put a like button on your webpage or want to show what fans are following your page? I recently needed to set that up on a website and for that you need your FaceBook ID. This is not always as easy to find as you might think. It’s not a…

  • Faculty & staff art show (updated photos)

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          If you happen by Los Medanos College between now and September 12 please stop by the college art gallery. Some of my prints will be on display. Here are some new photos from the show. Gallery hours are T,W & Th 12 – 2:30 and 4 – 6pm. Located in the Los…