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.

r.i.p. mousey

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Kathy

This frosty morning I took a trap out to release last night’s catch. It was the 8th mouse of the campaign started on November 24. I opened the trap door but it didn’t jump out right away like most of … Continue reading →

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Mousey Tale

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Kathy

Below: Live capture trap with mouse inside. After the furry little party animals interrupted my sleep several nights in a row I decided to reinstitute the capture and release program averaging one mouse a day for the past six days. … Continue reading →

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Overnight guest

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Kathy

Last night Tammy was working in her office and heard a bird in the entryway. This time it was a tiny sparrow fledgling. It easily fit in the palm of my hand when I picked it up. (Tammy isn’t comfortable … Continue reading →

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email subscriptions

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Kathy

Been immersed in MailChimp for about a week now. There was a learning curve, but I’m feeling confident and it seems to be well designed. Sign up HERE.

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quest for email subscriber system

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Kathy

Still looking at a Feedburner replacement. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name View previous campaigns. Powered by MailChimp

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