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No, seriously, back up your data
Did you see my post entitled, “Back Up Your Data.” I am bringing it up again, in such short return, because you seriously need to back up your data....
Products that I LOVE
We all have products we love. Right? Well, a long time ago now, I really really wanted to do Bullet Journal videos. In those videos, I dreamt about...
One Year
Peter and I were barely working between the two of us, he had been laid off and with struggles feeding Levi I was barely pulling 5 hours a week. We were at the DHS office applying for food stamps when Peter got the call that yes indeed TriMet was offering him a job. We had been at the DHS office since 7:20 am and we finally got home close to 10:30 am. We barely set our things down, relieved that there was more money in our future and we could at least buy food for our small family when the phone rang. It was my mother. It was one of those phone calls where you just know something is wrong, and how wrong it was. She asked if I was sitting down, and I think I sat down. She didn’t wait to tell me and simply said, “Cristi is dead.”
Back Up Your Data
This is all about backing up your data. Why is it important to back up your data? Well, sometimes hardware fails. Sometimes companies make changes...
Vote
When did you decide you wanted to vote? I have been passionate about voting since I was in middle school. Kerry Washington couldn’t remember if it...
6 Tips to Starting Your Podcast
My friend said I should start a podcast. That moment brought up the invitation I had to pay someone to help me with a podcast, which happened just a...
People Matter
It was in 9th-grade geometry class, and I was sketching peace signs and flowers on my notebook. (I have always loved doodling.) While I knew the...
A list of domestic violence resources, in memory of Cristi Curtis
Domestic Violence crosses every intersection – race, ethnicity, income, education, employment, and more. In this post, I reflect on the 13th anniversary of the passing of my sister, Cristi Curtis. And, I offer a list of domestic violence resources.
Seeing a Legend, Live
[This post originally published August 30, 2008.] Have you ever seen a legend, live? Seeing a legend, live - it can be an incredible thing. Here's...
9 Steps to Stop Fake News
Sussing out good information can be challenging today. Here are 9 tips for you (plus more) so you can stop fake news and read responsibly.
DIY Mayonnaise
Do you like mayonnaise? I do. And, I hate buying it because it always has additives. I got this "DIY mayonnaise" recipe from a 1960s Better Homes...
In the wake of George, how will you change?
How is your heart today? In the wake of George Floyd’s death there is collective grief, mourning, and rage. This is an invitation to disrupt our system.