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April Pastis

Hi, I’m April Pastis, a proud female geek living in the Central Valley at the Gateway to the Sequoias. My life is a blend of science, Apple products, writing, reading, swimming, and spending quality time with my family. Since 1989, I’ve been sharing my passions and experiences, hoping to inspire others to embrace their unique interests.

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Happy New Year

by April Pastis | January 15, 2020 | Notes while surfing | 0 Comments

Well, we finally did it. After 13 years in our new home town we bought a home. Thanks to everyone who's supported us over the years. In addition to the new home, 2019 was quite the year for us. Lucas received his Master's Degree from Cal State Northridge. We're so...

Ultimate Comfort Food on this Nerve Racking Election Day

by April Pastis | November 8, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Latest polls all show that people are losing sleep over this election, so no matter how you vote here's some lovin' from mom's cookbook: her famous, award-winning lasagna. May it bring you comfort while you watch today's polls. 1 lb hamburger Spaghetti Sauce (Prego)...

Mom’s Chicken and Dumplings

by April Pastis | July 28, 2016 | Genealogy | 0 Comments

My brother Shane asked me for this after I posted this pic of my bowl of Chicken and Dumplings: 1 Stewed Chicken 1 1/2 cup self-rising ﬂour Pot with chicken broth (reserve1/2 cup hot broth) Debone the chicken, put aside. Bring broth to a boil. Take 1/2 cup broth and...

On a College Campus? Don’t Try to Tell a Joke

by April Pastis | May 23, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

It really is becoming a little ridiculous, when the one place where alternative ideas should be free are being muffled. Carlos Mencia, Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy, Chris Rock...even Bill Maher will no longer speak on college campuses. So, when I read this, I...

WILLIS – SMOKESCREEN still sooooo sexy aww-a-aww

by April Pastis | September 15, 2015 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Years ago, Fiat released a Superbowl commercial with this song, and ever since then I was hooked. Still one of my most-played songs on iTunes. It's not on Apple music yet, hmmm.

Van Morrison and Mick Hucknall, “Streets of Arklow” – 25 Best Songs of 2015 So Far | Rolling Stone

by April Pastis | July 3, 2015 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Essential tracks by cheese divas, thug romantics and punk scruffs Source: Van Morrison and Mick Hucknall, "Streets of Arklow" - 25 Best Songs of 2015 So Far | Rolling Stone I am so out of the loop as far as my music listening these days. There is some really exciting...

▶ How Awesome is This???

by April Pastis | May 6, 2015 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Centaur is Fantastic

by April Pastis | May 30, 2013 | Writing, Books, and Words | 0 Comments

CENTAUR by H.E. Fairbanks My rating: 5 of 5 stars I confess, I abandoned this genre years ago finding it too formulaic to waste any more of my precious time. So, when I finished reading Centaur by HE Fairbanks, I simply had to write a review. This book is the best...

Introduction to Administering Your Website

by April Pastis | May 11, 2012 | Notes while surfing, Tutorials | 0 Comments

This is a quick introduction on accessing the administration area of your website. This is a short overview on the areas of your website's Administration area. It includes information on the front control panel, the tool bar, the Administrator menu, and where to get...

Happy Ada Lovelace Day

by April Pastis | October 8, 2011 | Notes while surfing | 0 Comments

Image via WikipediaI have been fortunate enough to have had many wonderful women in my life who each left an impression on me in some way. But today, in honor of Ada Lovelace Day, I'm sharing a few of the women who inspired me. Ada Lovelace was the worlds first...

I Think Accordions Are Following Me!

Sep 13, 2011 | Notes while surfing

Image via WikipediaWe've all been there. You're sitting at the traffic light waiting patiently for it to change and someone decides that the song on their radio is so good they want to share it with everyone around them by increasing the decibel volume until your...

How to create an online community that will survive

Sep 13, 2011 | Genealogy

My genealogical community, Heycuz, has been around since 1998. That's way back when you had to use a telephone to get online. Today, there are between 900 and 1500 people on it right now. I mean this very second. You can check by the "Who's Online" widget on the front...

How to Survive The Football Season

Sep 11, 2011 | Notes while surfing

As if on queue, the weather has turned to fall, perfect weather for the first Sunday of the NFL. It's an official holiday at my house. As I write this, my husband is doing a touchdown dance behind a wall of minuscule helmets each representing his team picks. In my...

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