Author Archives: Kirk M

The problem with nice weather.

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Kirk M

The problem with nice weather we’ve been having of late is it means I’m outside most of the day. Not lounging around and enjoying the sun and breezes through the treezes, nothing like that. I’m outside trying to catch up … Continue reading →

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Firefox extension to fix tiny site fonts.

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Kirk M

Not everyone has 20/20 vision. This has been true ever since the human race has been…well…the human race, and I am no exception. But in these days of the early 21st century those who publish online still don’t seem to … Continue reading →

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I’ve forgotten how to do Windows!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Kirk M

While helping a good friend of mine work up a new theme for her WordPress powered site, she began to complain that since she switched themes her site wasn’t loading correctly. Since I have my own back end account for … Continue reading →

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Have I been neglecting you?

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Kirk M

Okay, so it’s been few and far between as far as posts go lately–I apologize. With the new house and all I find myself becoming more and more distracted from my writing by things that just need doing around here. … Continue reading →

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Has the rain stopped yet?

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Kirk M

Has the rain stopped yet? Is it safe to move more firewood into the woodshed without sinking into the yard, wheelbarrow and all? The last week has been been absolutely tropical. Monsoon season in the Northeast Kingdom complete with tropical … Continue reading →

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Monday thoughts at random

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Kirk M

Without allowing for any preamble… I changed the theme, I didn’t change the theme. I was using WordPress 3.0′s default 2010 theme. I still am…sort of. It’s 2010 Weaver. The author’s site is down at the moment but credit is … Continue reading →

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Love us, love our manure

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Kirk M

It never ceases to amaze me when these folks from down country (read: “out-of-state”) make the decision to move themselves and their household up to Vermont or to perhaps buy a second “summer” home because they love all the picturesque … Continue reading →

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Visit from the sister

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Kirk M

This post isn’t about a visit of some nun from the local convent as the title might suggest. No, this post is about the yearly visit from my wife’s sister who ventures out from Florida around this time of year … Continue reading →

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