I’ve been writing all my blogs on my iPad’s Notes editor, which allows me to upload the text directly into WordPress for publication. The problem is that it doesn’t work for imbedded photos. What I used to be able to do is upload the text into Draft, edit and insert photo there, complete with captions,…

I’m ashamed to admit it, but my house looks like the set of a post-apocalyptic movie. You know, stuff everywhere, remnants of more carefree times hanging on walls, here and there are bags of stuff, some trash, some keepers. Just need Denzel Washington to walk through reading a script from The Book of Eli: Chapter…

I apologize again for the delays in my updates to this blog, it seems that the closer I get to my departure date the more I find that I need to do. That’s not to say that I haven’t made progress. Au contraire mon ami! I have been kicking task butt! Check this out: •…

I know I’ve been quiet here lately, but I have a good reason. I’ve been very, VERY busy. Since my last post I have: • Completed touchup painting on the exterior of my house • Completed painting the front door (looks nice!) • Completed touchup painting inside (except the room I’ve been using as an…

I got my legal clearance from the Peace Corps this morning! I am all but in the Corps! I was getting a bit concerned because that part was taking longer than even the Peace Corps was used to. Apparently the FBI was taking their time, or, as I mentioned in a earlier post, I have…

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t fascinated with weather. I’ve been called weird because I enjoy walking in all kinds of weather conditions. I love feeling the raw power of hurricane winds or the gentle caress of a warm summer breeze. I get a kick out walking in torrential downpours or mists so…

If you’ve been keeping up with my blog you’ll recall that I’ve had to deal with several lists of tasks in order to get “accepted” in the Peace Corps. While all of those tasks ( at least the ones I’m aware of. I’m going to check again) are done, the list of things I need…

This just in: The Peace Corps has granted me full medical clearance! I got the doctor’s signature I was waiting for and that was all I needed. So I am ALMOST ready. As I mentioned earlier, the legal side is still processing my background check. Hopefully that won’t take too much longer. Everyone please keep…

Last week the folks tracking my medical tasks for the Peace Corps told me that since my physical was performed by a physician’s assistant it needed to be signed by a licensed doctor. Normally not a problem, but it turned out that my primary care doctor who oversees the assistant was on vacation. So, my…

Back when I was writing articles about iPhones I had a discipline and a process. Monday I’d find a subject to write about. Tuesday I’d research the subject and produce a general outline for the article. Wednesday I’d flesh out the details. Thursday I’d produce a rough draft and take whatever photos I needed. Friday…