Clients
Below, you’ll find a curated selection of my projects, each reflecting my dedication to quality and my passion for web development. From e-commerce platforms to interactive websites, I invite you to explore the stories behind my creations and the results I’ve achieved together with my clients.
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Ostara 🐇🌷
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Other Names Spring Equinox, Eostre, Eostar, Spring Equinox, Oestarra Related Holiday Easter Colors Light Green, pink blue Foods Eggs, honey, sprouted greens, baked goods, asparagus Symbols Spring flowers, rabbits, eggs, lambs, clover, baskets Flowers & Plants clover, daffodils, crocus, tulips Happy Spring Equinox! Today is a day of balance. On this day, light overtakes the […] [read more]
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Imbolc 🌱🔥
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Other Names Imbolg, Imbolq, Olmeic, Candlemas, Bride Day, Brigid, and Brigid’s Day Related Holiday Valentine’s Day Colors White, Red, Pink, Pale Green Foods baked goods, butter, cheese, dried fruit, lamb, milk, mutton, seeds, winter vegetables Stones amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, onyx, ruby, turquoise Symbols candles, cauldron, chalice, cow, sheep, swan Flowers/Plants angelica, basil, bay laurel, celandine, […] [read more]
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New Year’s Eve in Germany
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In Germany, the New Year would be celebrated by neighborhoods shooting off fireworks at midnight. I have a vivid memory of walking down to the edge of the army apartments in Wiesbaden — champagne bottle in hand, ready to share with whoever would be at the lookout — and seeing the city from an amazing […] [read more]
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The Princess Bride / Star Wars Crossover
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Here is the transcription of the GENIUS crossover that is The Princess Bride / Star Wars (originally from Reddit): “Hello. My name is Luke Skywalker. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” “Never go up against a Mandalorian when death is on the line!” immediately falls into Sarlacc pit “Bye, boys! Have fun storming the […] [read more]
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Set a Dashboard Logo
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This snippet of code will allow you to customize your WordPress dashboard logo. [read more]
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Random happy memory
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Traveling to Murray after school every Monday for clarinet lessons. I loved having the freedom to drive myself and to hang out with friends and have a little dinner before coming back to town. Those were some of my favorite memories from high school. [read more]
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Blueberry Pie
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Ingredients: 5 cups fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts 1 cup sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon sugar Method: Sprinkle berries with lemon juice; set aside. Fit half of pastry […] [read more]
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Errors with phpMyAdmin
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Quick fixes for common errors after installing phpMyAdmin [read more]
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Install WordPress via SSH
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The following are the commands needed to install WordPress from the command line. [read more]
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Web Hosting on OS X
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Included in this post is information on those errors and some general suggestions on setting up your own web hosting on your OS X machine. [read more]
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Universal wp-content Directory
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Add this code to your wp-config.php file when installing a self-contained WordPress install on this site. This will ensure that the themes and plugins directories pull from the main wp-content directory on this server. The additional code will ensure that the uploads are left within the individual site install. [read more]
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Debug
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Add these lines to your wp-config.php file to turn on debugging. Information will be saved in wp-content/debug.log file. [read more]
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Keeping Servers Up-to-Date
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Centos As new file patches come out, Centos will need to be updated. Run the following commands to bring the server and its extensions up-to-date: Occasionally you may get this message: There are unfinished transactions remaining. You might consider running yum-complete-transaction, or “yum-complete-transaction –cleanup-only” and “yum history redo last”, first to finish them. If those […] [read more]
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Backup with CRON
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Below is the code added to 192.168.254.246 to back up all the files in the /var/www/marketing/ directory,. It is set to run every day at 1am and saves a zip file with the current date into the /backup directory: This command has been added using crontab -e (vim commands needed here). After making changes, be […] [read more]
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SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux)
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After a bit of trouble-shooting, I discovered that, while Apache may have permission to read/write according to the file permissions above, an additional set of commands need to be run to have Linux verify that Apache really does have those permissions: if the above doesn’t work, you may need to specify certain files/dirs. Health Check […] [read more]
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MySQL
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Since SHA-256 password hashing is used by default since version 8 of MySQL, we run into a problem if users created with this encryption are attempted with a WordPress install. Below are the commands for creating a user with the native password setup (1 create user, 2 create database, 3 give user access to database, […] [read more]
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SSL using LetsEncrypt
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Letsencrypt is what we use to generate our SSL certificates (allows for HTTPS usage). Below are instructions using certbot to generate your certificates. Generating Certificates Each domain has a line as -d domain.com within the command. You can add more domains by simply adding a listing in that format and executing the command all at […] [read more]
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File Permissions
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Occasionally, WP will have a conniption over file permissions and user/group assignments. The commands below will fix those permissions. For Centos: For Ubuntu: For Mac: or: [read more]
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My 2018
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My 2018… wasn’t so great. I didn’t talk about it very much on social media, so apologies if this is surprising to some of you. I lost my sight, barely avoided a diagnosis of MS or brain tumor and instead was told I have atypical optic neuritis. On top of that, kiddo was in the […] [read more]
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Quick Update
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Things I haven’t drank since July 1: Cow’s Milk Coffee beverages Alcohol Things I haven’t eaten since July 20: Fast food Carbonated beverages Refined sugars / sweeteners Artificial colors / flavors Processed foods Things I haven’t experienced since July 1: Headaches Upset stomach Trouble sleeping Self-loathing Things I have experienced since July 1: Meditation More […] [read more]
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Health update
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Things I haven’t drank since July 1: Cow’s Milk Coffee beverages Alcohol Things I haven’t eaten since July 20: Fast food Carbonated beverages Refined sugars / sweeteners Artificial colors / flavors Processed foods Things I haven’t experienced since July 1: Headaches Upset stomach Trouble sleeping Self-loathing Things I have experienced since July 1: Meditation More […] [read more]
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Always in the Stars
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Right this daytime minute, the stars above are below as well. Under your feet! On the other side of the Earth! Whatever you’re doing right now, you’re doing it in the midst of stars. Wherever you are on the pale blue dot — in Australia, in Alaska, in Guatemala — stars surround and cradle you. […] [read more]
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Another Eye Appointment Complete
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Since my last visit, my right eye has gone from 20/100 to 20/70, while the left eye stayed at 20/30. My color vision (what I call “static”) is still not great, but doc says it’s one of the last things to return. He did remind me that the fact that I can see so well […] [read more]
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A little more
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Each day I see a little further and a little more detail. Today I squinted involuntarily for the first time in weeks. Planes are no longer smudges in the sky. [read more]
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Steroids
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Got some reassurances from the specialist yesterday. Today I start steroids to knock out my atypical optic neuritis. [read more]
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How to Design WordPress Themes to Increase Sales and Convert Visitors into Customers
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Bruce Chamoff [read more]
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The Next-Level WordPress Developer
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Gabriel Pleszowski Good, fast, cheap Focus on best practices in WordPress and PHP to get faster Six most requested skills: Front-End Modern JavaScript knowledge Advanced JavaScript Frameworks (React, Angular) Responsiveness Mobile First Bootstrap An Eye for Design Proper HTML & CSS (of course) WooCommerce 30%-40% all e-commerce sites API Integrations REST API specifically WP has […] [read more]
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Analyze, Plan and Execute: Creating an effective SEO & Content Marketing Plan
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Ryan Erwin Google tag managerAnalyticsHttps/ssl and force itRobots fileTinypngWP cacheMarathon, not a sprintTRAIN search engines and plugins to behave as desiredSchedule regular updates (crawl rate)Mouse recordingHotjar mentioned againAnalyze, plan, rinse, repeat Consider monthly contracts with clients (security, maintenance, etc.) [read more]
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Converting new website visitors into paying customers
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Joe Howard Build trust Capture a lead Show value Hotjar – heatmap; tool to get to know your visitors [read more]
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Making Systems Work in Your WordPress Business
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Angelica Yarde Honeybook Planning center Industry specific CRMs Sales force AgileCRM Streak for Gmail (Some have GravityForms integration) Employee management – Gusto Financial Harvest Freshbooks Wave Gnu cash Bamboo Xero MileIQ – expenses mileage Freedcamp Asana Wrike Bonsai Thrive Teamwork Trello Harvest Cushion – learns work patterns and helps make suggestions Challenge: track time entire […] [read more]
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Not cat scratch fever
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Latest eye update: last test shows it is NOT cat scratch fever. I’ve now stumped 2 optometrists, 2 ophthalmologists, and an ER physician. [read more]
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No pain!
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I’m pain free after a full month. I’m so happy I could cry. Buit, I still can’t see. [read more]
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Healing
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This blurry vision and slow healing is really quite scary. I have no patience. [read more]
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Cat scratch fever
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It’s just an infection and can be treated. I’ve never been so happy to be infected. [read more]
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Back again
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This time, it’s my right eye. In case anyone’s wondering, this is the opposite of what I wanted for my birthday. I called ahead to get someone in the office to describe to me how to walk to their location inside the building, since I can’t see hardly anything. I took a Lyft there, and […] [read more]
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Ch-Ch-Changes
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I’ve made a few #vaguebook posts lately, and I do apologize for that, but suffice it to say I’ve been working through a lot of things over the past year. I’m reminded of something my parents said when I was little: “You are an average of the five people with which you spend the most […] [read more]
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Latest update
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All my tests so far have come back negative. The only thing the doctors can find is the inflamed optic nerve, no blood borne diseases or autoimmune issues found. Since none of those “big scary words” from before could be applied to my condition, the doctors don’t feel comfortable giving me steroids. They help speed […] [read more]
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Go to the doctor.
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I wasn’t sure I was going to post this, but decided I should. The main reason being that I want to remind my friends to go to the doctor. This is another long post, so buckle up if you plan to read this. On Monday, I saw an eye doctor about severe pain in my […] [read more]
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What’s going on?
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So, I have something very strange going on with my left eye. I thought I’d post it to FB in case anyone else has had anything similar. Last Monday, I woke up with a splitting headache which I thought was a migraine (light sensitivity, nauseous, motion sickness, etc.). I thought it odd since I haven’t […] [read more]
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Finally getting relief
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I call this The Replacements. Past Tense has been helping me more than anything else. Big thanks to Danielle and Beth for the oils. [read more]
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Alexa…
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Kiddo and I spent some time looking up the locations of the AppleTV screen savers. The one we were looking at was from Dubai. When hubby got home he asked Alexa to play a song, to which Kiddo asked Alexa to play a different song. The Alexa war escalated to the point that random songs […] [read more]
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Worst Star Wars Movie
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“The Last Jedi was the worst Star Wars movie to date.” You spelled “The Phantom Menace” wrong. [read more]
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First 5k complete
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I am not a runner. I am learning to enjoy the peace, quiet, and solitude running gives me. Today was my first 5k, and I did it just for me. My only competition was myself. Having said all that, I just now found my race results. I share because, if and when you decide to […] [read more]
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Treat People How They Want to Be Treated
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We all think of the golden rule, but that places our perspective / viewpoint upon another person, which is never 100% the same. When we consider others first, we can be better coworkers and employees, because this viewpoint helps to bring home the idea of putting the customer first. This can also spill over into […] [read more]
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Wonder Woman Easter Egg!
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This took a while, but I found it!!! Wolf Kahler, German actor, made an appearance in Wonder Woman. However, he didn’t go down with his ship and die in World War I. Indiana Jones (or, the Ark, to be more precise), took him down in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Brent Crimm, I thought you […] [read more]
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Guinness Crock Pot Stew
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Ingredients 1/2 c flour 1 t salt 1/2 t black pepper 3# beef chuck 1/4 c vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 (15 oz) beer 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 oz) beef broth 1 T chopped fresh parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1# round red potatoes, halved 3 […] [read more]
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Honor Flight
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This was an amazing experience, and I only saw a sliver of it. My grandfather, SSG William C. Perry, was in World War II and experienced it through parts of Germany and France. On Wednesday, September 6, nearly 73 years later, he and my father flew to Washington, D.C. together as part of Honor Flight […] [read more]
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Cleartune
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I’m constantly forgetting my tuner at rehearsals. This has become a pain, because I leave it at home on my music stand, then rush out the door without checking. So, I’ve started looking for a tuner app for my iPhone. Cleartune is my app of choice. It’s amazing! This is the best tuner I’ve come […] [read more]
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Featured Image Replacement
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Use this snippet of code to display an image when the featured image isn’t set. Works with images inserted in posts (and galleries!). [read more]
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To anyone dealing with hardship or loss or that feeling of failure, I just want to say you are strong! I don’t believe in the universe only giving us what we can handle, because the moment someone says that, I usually feel dismissed, followed by uncontrollable self-doubt. Sometimes in life we really are given more […] [read more]
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Marc Satterwhite
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Marc Satterwhite’s newly launched website is now available for those interested in exploring his work as a composer. The site provides a comprehensive overview of Marc’s compositions, highlighting his diverse range of projects and artistic focus. Visitors can access detailed information on his music, including audio samples, upcoming events, and insights into his creative process. […] [read more]
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The Past & the Curious
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I’m so excited to unveil the fresh new look for The Past and the Curious, the engaging podcast that brings history to life through captivating storytelling. As part of this redesign, I focused on creating a more immersive, user-friendly experience that highlights the show’s unique blend of educational content and compelling narratives. The new website offers […] [read more]
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John La Barbera
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As a renowned composer, arranger, and educator, John La Barbera’s work has left an indelible mark on the world of jazz and beyond—and now, his artistry has a home online. The website was designed to highlight John’s incredible contributions to music. Custom features include a robust archive of his compositions and arrangements, a media section […] [read more]
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Louisville Jazz Society
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I’m excited to announce the launch of the brand-new website for the Louisville Jazz Society! This reimagined site is your one-stop destination for all things jazz in Louisville, celebrating our vibrant local jazz community and keeping you in tune with the latest events, news, and more. The site features custom-built tools to make your experience […] [read more]
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There will always be someone telling you you’re wrong. The choice is yours to listen to them or not. [read more]
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Ring pop?
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Kiddo: mommy, can I have a ring pop? Me: no, not this late at night. Kiddo: fine, then you can’t buy me roller skates tomorrow. Me: works for me. Kiddo: (audible huff) Either they don’t understand how this works, or they’re training to be a master of reverse psychology. [read more]
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Just heard Kiddo giggling in their sleep. Adorable level = 1000. [read more]
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“Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle.” Mal Reynolds, “Firefly” [read more]
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Hand Position
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This post describes the best way to place your hands when playing clarinet. This is a great check-up for anyone who’s put the instrument down for a while, or if you’re just starting to play clarinet for the first time. Right Hand Placement This thumb is used to hold the instrument up in place. The […] [read more]
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So Kiddo has found their baby toy piano. They’ll “sneak away” to go play it. I think I’ll start leaving my clarinet out. [read more]
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Kiddo’s first words of wisdom
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“People shouldn’t be mean. Only monsters be mean.” [read more]
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Kiddo just told Mat, “it’s 50:18: time to go see Santa.” Can’t argue with that. [read more]
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How to Keep That Gig
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“One bad apple spoils the bunch.” We’ve all been in an environment where one person seemed to always be a naysayer. They’re either a hot-head, a know-it-all, or the passive-aggressive type who mumbles under their breath about how things should be done. This is the exact opposite of what needs to happen in any group […] [read more]
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So kiddo and I are sitting in the floor of their room, flipping through radio channels on their little radio. They stop it on the NPR jazz and say this is their favorite. I’m suddenly reminded of how I fell asleep to that same station, the Murray version, almost every night my senior year in […] [read more]
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My sister is the most amazing person ever. I was having a “dress shopping crisis” last night at Macy’s in Louisville, and she made a special trip to her Macy’s in Lexington to shop with me. We traded photos of dresses in an effort to get me to pick something elegant and not old ladylike. […] [read more]
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“It’s not easy being drunk all the time. Everyone would do it if it were easy.” Tyrion Lannister, “Game of Thrones” [read more]
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Beckie Menzie
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I’m thrilled to unveil BeckieMenzie.com, the brand-new online home for the incredibly talented Beckie Menzie! Known for her dynamic performances and exceptional musicianship, Beckie now has a site that brings her music to life and connects her with fans, collaborators, and fellow artists. This website was crafted with custom features to showcase Beckie’s unique style. […] [read more]
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“…as long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you might otherwise.” Marian Anderson [read more]
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“I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do, because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.” ~ Susan B. Anthony [read more]
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Second Reply from CDC Complaint Update Request
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From: Kita Blackwell <xxx@xxx.xxx> Subject: RE: Complaint remaining open Date: December 21, 2012 10:05:44 AM EST To: Sharon Murphy <xxx@xxx.xxx> Dear Ms. Murphy, Thank you for contacting the NAEYC Academy for Early Childhood Education. According to the program’s record the complaint is still open. In reviewing the allegations outlined in the complaint, it was determined […] [read more]
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So I went to start up Beauty and the Beast for Kiddo, and they picked The Big Lebowski instead. I’m sure Mat is very proud. [read more]
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Kiddo saw their first big screen movie last night. Wreck-It Ralph was a hit! [read more]
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I got to take Kiddo to daycare (I do that every morning, but we sang songs on the way there today). I shadowed a band director at a school that I’m now excited to teach at, be it as a sub or volunteer. I finished my day earlier than I have in weeks and was […] [read more]
