I am trying to make a decision on computer operating systems. I am writing this on Sandbox, my Linux computer and I am using LibreOffice Writer to compose this post. This system and combination works perfectly for this purpose and many other uses. The best part being it is totally free. The only real draw back is there is very little high powered commercial software applications written for Linux. This is because of it’s very...
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Texas Hots
I haven’t been able to adjust to the hot Texas weather this year. I am not sure why but it just seems excessively excessive this summer. It really wasn’t a record temperature setter but the humidity must be up. It’s not like Houston and I am thankful of that. I don’t know how those folks down there stand the humidity from the Gulf. It could be my age but we don’t like to think about...
Continue reading...Scratch Building
Scratch building is a term that is dear to my heart. When I was a preteen kid, my folks would buy my brother and me plastic model kits to assemble. The typical kits of the day were cars, navy ships with lots of guns, model war planes and army equipment. This was a decade after WWII in the Eisenhower era so that explains the subject models. The big question was whether to paint the plastic...
Continue reading...Benched Wax
I received a new jeweler’s bench last night. My intent is to use it for my wax carving work within the air conditioned environment of my home office. It is usually termed “a beginner’s bench” because of its low cost and only three drawers. I think it is perfect for my special or single purpose use. If I had the space I would have a bench for every special purpose. I almost have that now...
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