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How to write a blog entry

Posted on 17 May 2010 by conrad reynolds

Not too long ago, my wife brought me a draft of a marketing brochure that she was going to have printed up.  It had lots of good information in it, but the most eyecatching summaries and titles didn’t stand out … Continue reading →

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Alien Death Ray Strikes Louisville

Posted on 13 May 2010 by conrad reynolds

Last weekend, all of the little plants that I had grown from seed suddenly keeled over and died.  Admittedly, most of them weren’t looking like they were long for the world to begin with, but several appeared strong and healthy … Continue reading →

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VMWare! It’s a miracle!

Posted on 9 May 2010 by conrad reynolds

This post is a geeky one, but when you find a piece of software that is truly amazing and useful, you’ve just got to write it down. I bought a new (cheap) computer about a year and a half ago.  … Continue reading →

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Knock knock! Who’s there? Duck!

Posted on 28 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

CVH was sitting and working at her desk today when she heard a tapping, a gentle rapping. “Now what could that be?” she wondered.  After a moment she realized that someone was knocking softly at the front door.  She went … Continue reading →

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More Cowbell!

Posted on 24 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

The Kentucky Derby Marathon was held today, and our company fielded a small team of runners and walkers.  I was a member of the team, but I wasn’t perambulating the course – I was one of the support team, cheering … Continue reading →

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Norton Walking Club

Posted on 19 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

A co-worker told me that Norton HealthCare, one of our local medical megacorporations, was sponsoring a walking club: free signup, and you can walk around the Louisville Zoo early in the morning before it opens up to all the rug … Continue reading →

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The Fat Lady Sings Tonight

Posted on 17 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

This morning we made a trip to the farmer’s market on Bardstown; it was crowded and I don’t know why. This early in the season there isn’t anything more than there was last month, mostly frozen meats, potatoes, cold season … Continue reading →

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First Harvest!

Posted on 16 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

Well, it was just some lettuce and scallions for a side salad tonight, but still… It is pollen week here in Louisville.  The air is nearly toxic outside.  You don’t breathe more than necessary and your nose still hurts.  The … Continue reading →

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If you try the topsy-turvy…

Posted on 11 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

I’ve decided to try three different tomato plants (Early Girl, Celebrity, and Black Prince) in the Topsy-Turvy (As Seen On TV!) containers this year.  When I went to hang them up, however, I discovered that the hoop on the planter … Continue reading →

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Bunny Love

Posted on 11 April 2010 by conrad reynolds

The big dark rabbit was out for silfay behind our house last night, and when I went to confront it in an effort to direct it away from my lettuce plants, it hopped toward me instead of away. Awfully cheeky, … Continue reading →

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