Monthly Archives: "October 2020"

I thought it would be nice to shed some eerie light on some of our very own little creatures of the night down here in Texas. The Ghost Faced Bat-Found mostly in the southern portions of Texas but, none the less some interesting mammals that live right here in our back yard. Here are some

The year 2020 has been crazy and the holidays are around the corner, so how do we prepare to have fun but also have precautions? Here is a link from the CDC, giving the public some useful information about celebrating holidays this year. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween

Congratulations to Caleb for earning Konica Minolta’s “Tech of the Month” for August 2020. Caleb completed 40 “break/fix” service calls with an average response time of 2.3 hours. Caleb’s FCE (First Call Effectiveness) was 80%. Caleb also received 2 customer surveys for the month with a rating of 10 in all 6 categories. 10 is

Do I have to reiterate to readers that the year 2020 has been, really something else? I think not. To throw my own 2020 into an ever deeper stage of turmoil, I recently broke my leg and as a result have been at home and very very confined and alone. As someone that typically writes

“Something Yummy this Way Comes “looking for a delicious soup to share with your loved ones on a Lazy Fall Sunday afternoon. Look no further, while the Family is cheering on their favorite team, tending to a Honey do list or reading a favorite book. Something yummy could be brewing (A little Fun with a

“We are living in a culture entirely hypnotized by the illusion of time, in which the so-called present moment is felt as nothing but an infinitesimal hairline between an all-powerfully causative past and an absorbingly important future. We have no present. Our consciousness is almost completely preoccupied with memory and expectation. We do not realize

Even in the colder months, autumn blooms can keep your home looking lively.  Summer may be on its way out, but your flowerbeds don’t have to be! Flex your green thumb this autumn with these beautiful fall flowers and plants, all of which can withstand those chilly nights ahead and bring vibrant colors to any

I was at our property last week repairing the awning around the ranch house. We call the property “The Ranch”. The ranch is located an hour or so from Del Rio. I learned how to operate a “framing” nail gun. That sucker was fun to operate and sure beats a hammer. After we completed all

It is election year, and we are at the last days of the presidential and other officials’ election, due on November 3. As a democracy we must go through this event every 4 years in this country. Some countries with democracies have elections every 5 or 6 years. The downside of this election event is

Watch out! It’s time to prep forrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Halloween! That frightful night is just around the corner and this year it’s on Saturday. Carve those pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns. Place the ghosts, goblins, witches and skeleton props out front. You need to pick up giant bags of candy at the store. It’s ok for you to eat

Be very careful when opening emails from unexpected sources.  An older malware showed back up last week with a new trick up it’s sleeve.  The email may look innocent enough with a shipping confirmation, PO or even an update on The Presidents health.  The sender of the email can even show to be from someone

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So, when I get a chance during the day, I try to step out of the office and take a walk outside.  The fresh air is rejuvenating.  On these small adventures, I will usually observe my surroundings and contemplate such things as “I wonder what that antenna on the top of that telephone pole is

2020 has been a crazy year. I do not remember living in a time where so many issues are going on at one time. The pandemic, political unrest, social justice issues, economic issues, and the list goes on. The pandemic has by far been the great equalizer. Some good that has come out of this

Can you remember the last time a stranger was kind to you? Maybe someone held a door open or offered you help with directions in the street? Kindness does not take hard work or huge amounts of time. It’s something all of us can strive to achieve every day.   During trying times, a kind

There are various ways to cook ribs. One of which I recently tried was the 2-2-1 method with spare ribs. This method of cooking ribs consists of smoking the ribs at 225 degrees for 2 hours, then wrapping them in foil or butcher paper (really tho, try butcher paper for better bark & smoke permeation)

“One has not only an ability to perceive the world but an ability to alter one’s perception of it; more simply, one can change things by the manner in which one looks at them. ”     -Tom Robbins

“During peace time a scientist belongs to the World, but during war time he belongs to his country.” —   Fritz Haber   — https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/1918/haber/biographical/

Growing up I was always fascinated by the amazing performances of magicians, not so much their showmanship as much as their genuine skill. The sheer ability to make something disappear at a moment’s glance, or make your closest friends levitate! These were just a couple of the many tricks that captured my attention as a

Living a healthy lifestyle nowadays is more important than ever. Physical fitness is not the sole basis of being healthy; being healthy means being mentally and emotionally fit. Being healthy should be part of your overall lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses. Feeling good about yourself and taking

Do subterranean drains work? Yes they do – most of the time. I have a 3-drain system in the back yard. The system works pretty good for the most part until freshly cut grass clipping and the neighbor’s oak tree leaves clog the drain covers. The original drain covers were flat, level with the ground,