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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 | 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...
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Ultimate Comfort Food on this Nerve Racking Election Day

by | 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)...
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Mom’s Chicken and Dumplings

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

by | 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...
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WILLIS – SMOKESCREEN still sooooo sexy aww-a-aww

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

by | 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...
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▶ How Awesome is This???

by | May 6, 2015 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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Centaur is Fantastic

by | 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...
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Introduction to Administering Your Website

by | 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...
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Happy Ada Lovelace Day

by | 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...
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Privacy: A Personal Thing December 2000

Dec 13, 2000 |

To publish or not to publish? I have been struggling with this question lately. In December I received a couple of emails from people who were concerned about our policy of publishing information on living people. They admitted that the information can be found in...

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We Are All Related: November 2000

Nov 26, 2000 |

I have webbed feet, as do a couple of my brothers. I got them from my mom and she got them from her dad, who got them from his mother, Lula (Williams) Rennie. When I was a kid, my swimming ability was said to be due only to the fact that I had webbed feet. In...

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