Author Archives: Kathy

About Kathy

Perl, MySQL, CGI scripting, web design, graphics following careers as an analytical chemist and educator, then in IT as a database administrator (DBA), programmer, and server administrator. Diagnosed with Mitochondrial Myopathy in 1997.

still winter

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Kathy

Yesterday morning it was 5°F (-15°C) when I let Bode out, brrrr. That thaw that ended a little over a week ago got people’s hopes up, but winter is still showing its teeth. During the thaw I saw flying insects … Continue reading →

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recipe variations

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Kathy

This morning I made the recipe I posted last Wednesday substituting 1/2 cup minus a tablespoon of stone ground white rice flour for the buckwheat flour and stirring in a generous 1/4 cup each of chopped walnuts, semisweet chocolate bits, … Continue reading →

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buckwheat oatmeal breakfast bread

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Kathy

Although it is warmer than it was earlier in January here, it is still good to have a nice hot breakfast. The following makes a moist, chewy quickbread which is good cold later with a cup of tea. It is … Continue reading →

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sahana

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Kathy

Dear techie, geek, etc. friends,

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thaw

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Kathy

Yesterday afternoon the clouds cleared but it was still cold. This afternoon it got above freezing for the first time in weeks. Had a pleasant time outdoors with Bode. Saw a couple runners on the trail and people riding bikes … Continue reading →

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