How I Resuscitated my J Key

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

A couple of days ago I posted that I killed my j key.

Several people have asked how I fixed it.

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Learning Rebels: Why I’ve Been Blogging Lately

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

Have any of you been wondering why, after the absence of a year, I’ve started blogging again? Read this post in the Learning Rebels blog.

And to Shannon: you are a dear and wonderful friend who one day will explain NASCAR to me. Thank you.

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Don’t Be Ben Stiller

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

I watched the movie Tower Heist last night. What do I remember? Ben Stiller’s character running down the hall yelling, “Code Black! Code Black!”

Several employees asked what Code Black was. His answer (paraphrased): “Why don’t you remember? We covered it in the employee meeting two months ago.”

Don’t be Ben Stiller.

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How I Killed my J key

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

My Issue

My J key was sticking this morning.

I lifted it slightly (slightly I say) to blow out the dirt.

Key popped off.

 

My Resolution

Ok, I’m all about “pull learning” in the moment of need.

I googled “replace keyboard key youtube“.

There were over 7 MILLION results! Look:

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My Result (3 hours later):

sigh

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Tribute to My Mom

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Instead of a card and flowers, I paid tribute to my mom on Facebook by sharing her wisdom.

I heard these phrases repeatedly throughout my life – and she still says them. This is my core being. This is who I am.

My brother and I are the luckiest children in the world – we got to have Mom as our mom!

 

  • “Keep your mother happy.” ~Dad
  • “I’m not everyone else’s mother. I’m your mother. And I’m saying no.” ~Mom
  • “You are smart. You are loved.” ~Mom
  • “Yes, we’ll give you everything you need. No, we won’t give you everything you want.” ~Mom
  • “Your friends will come and go, but your family will always be there.” ~Mom
  • “Don’t pack more than you can carry yourself.” ~Mom
  • “Always have a budget.” ~Mom
  • “The world is a better place because you’re in it. You are special and don’t ever let anyone take that away from you.” ~Mom
  • “You can do anything you want. You just have to face the consequences of your actions.” ~Mom
  • “Family before friends.” ~Mom
  • “Settle it between yourselves.” ~Mom
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