http://www.sandyp.com/ Copyright 2009 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:21:42 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.3-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Well, I'm still working on my new site, Sandylp.com. I have posted a few entries, but have yet to post my photo gallery, crochet pictures, or photoshop projects. I've been really busy with work and my new Photoshop class,... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/new_site.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/new_site.php Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:21:42 -0800 I am starting my second Photoshop class this week (online). The text book is Photoshop CS4 The Missing Manual by Lesa Snyder King. I'm so glad it's the required text book, because I've been wanting to purchase it anyway.... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/photoshop_ii_cl.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/photoshop_ii_cl.php Personal Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:31:19 -0800 I've not written much lately because I've been busy trying out WordPress. While I've used Movable Type for years, I thought it was about time that I look at something new. I'm so tired of the MT upgrades. It... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/wordpress.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/wordpress.php Miscellaneous Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:12:46 -0800 I just had my site upgraded to the new version of Movable Type by Pro-It-Service. I usually do it myself, but this version looked too complicated and I just didn't have the time to study it. Anyway, I'm pleased... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/movable_type_up.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/movable_type_up.php Miscellaneous Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:49:16 -0800 This morning I watched Fat Head. In case you've never heard of it, the movie is a documentary told with humor about diet and nutrition and the misconception that most people have that they must eat a diet consisting... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/faead_movie.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/08/faead_movie.php Movies Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:29:36 -0800 I've been wanting a laptop computer for awhile now, and I just bought a MacBook Pro. I'm going to use it in conjunction with my desktop, which will hold the bulk of my files. I wanted a computer that... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/new_macbook_pro.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/new_macbook_pro.php Technology Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:31:07 -0800 I just finished The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles, who is one of my favorite authors. I think I've read all of his books. I listened to the audio unabridged version and it was almost 24 hours long. The... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/the_devils_punc.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/the_devils_punc.php Books Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:47:47 -0800 Yesterday, my daughter, grandson, and I went to see the latest Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We thought it was the best of all the movies, although we have enjoyed them all. All three of... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/harry_potter_mo.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/harry_potter_mo.php Movies Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:35:52 -0800 I found a remarkable wallpaper site today called Vladstudio. Vladstudio is the project of Russian digital artist, Vlad Gerasimov. He has such an assortment of the most unique desktop wallpapers that I've ever seen. There's every size imaginable and... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/valdstudio_wall.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/valdstudio_wall.php Miscellaneous Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:26:41 -0800 I decided to check out Facebook today for the first time. I had heard about it, but had never used it. I was already able to contact a classmate from high school and found a few other friends, too.... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/facebook.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/07/facebook.php Miscellaneous Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:12:10 -0800 This is my first bookmark using Royale Classic size 10 thread and a 1.65 crochet hook. I found that working with such a tiny hook and thread to be quite a challenge, but I hope to make more bookmarks... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/first_bookmark.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/first_bookmark.php Crochet Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:03:48 -0800 I got a new iPod to replace my 60 GB iPod that I've had for about 3 years. I use it so much (3 to 4 days a week at 7 hrs a day) and I didn't know how... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/new_ipod.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/new_ipod.php Technology Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:16:56 -0800 I just installed a new Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB Hard Drive into my Mac Pro. This is the third 500 GB drive in my computer, and I'll use it for back-ups. I had a 250GB drive for... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/new_hard_drive.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/new_hard_drive.php Technology Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:53:26 -0800 I just finished this afghan for my son. I think it will match his living room furniture. Anyway, the pattern is exactly like my Granddaughter's pink blanket. It's made with the 5 dc shell stitch, which I found in... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/garys_afghan.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/garys_afghan.php Crochet Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:09:51 -0800 I saw the movie, UP, yesterday. I think you can always count on Pixar to deliver a good film, and this is no exception. It's a children's film with side jokes for adults. (Or maybe it's an adult film... http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/the_movie_up.php http://www.sandyp.com/archives/2009/06/the_movie_up.php Movies Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:22:32 -0800