I was setting up a new laptop, and it was a Windows system laptop. I guess that means the Microsoft spy tentacles are already buried all over the place. But then the Microsoft spy tentacles wanted to ensnare themselves even further -- way more than I wanted. Have you ever tried to configure a brand-new… Continue reading Configure Windows laptop without making a Live account
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Something new in the Blender tutorials
It's rare enough to find a Blender tutorial made by a woman. I won't complain too much, because essentially all the men making tutorials are sharing their knowledge for free -- aside from some ads -- but when there's no women making tutorials, it gives you a sense that you don't really own the field… Continue reading Something new in the Blender tutorials
Are you low-class for electioneering?
When I was little, I didn't want to belong to any political party, because it seemed like politics was a power-hungry world and I didn't want the rot rubbing off on my purity and high-mindedness. Also, you know, I didn't think that people are actually evil. I thought if someone was evil, I could talk… Continue reading Are you low-class for electioneering?
Lessons from the election
This was the first election where I knocked on people's doors, called people, wrote postcards to people, and stood outside the polls handing out sample ballots. I also made campaign videos specific to North Carolina. So my top take-aways (for helping out with local races) are: 1. Human contact trumps social media. At least, I think.… Continue reading Lessons from the election