Narrot's News http://www.narrot.net/ en Copyright 2007 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 21:29:50 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Music Composition? Yeah, Right. No, Really! Oh so many years ago, I knew the basics of piano music. I can still read it - kinda. But I have long forgotten all the technical terms and symbols. Enter the computer. Over Thanksgiving, I was introduced to this dandy piece of software called Noteworthy Composer. (http://www.noteworthysoftware.com/) You input the notes and it plays back. Nifty! Let's write something, but where do I start? Start with something familiar...

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Photo Gallery

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]]> http://www.narrot.net/2006/06/post.html http://www.narrot.net/2006/06/post.html Life Wed, 07 Jun 2006 17:49:46 -0600 They're Here! The annual visit from the barn swallows is here! For the past seven or eight years, we have been fortunate enough to have one or more barn swallow families take up residence on our porch. They return around this same time each year, fortify the existing nests (we haven't the heart to knock them down), and settle in. Four or five babies will hatch in a couple of weeks. It's amazing to watch as the new barn swallows enter the wide world. And now you can watch and listen along with us! The bird cam is up and focused on the back porch nest. You will need to use Internet Explorer for viewing. http://birdcam.selfip.com:800/]]> http://www.narrot.net/2006/04/theyre_here_1.html http://www.narrot.net/2006/04/theyre_here_1.html Look Wed, 05 Apr 2006 16:55:59 -0600 Two Artists Emerge For Valentine's Day, Steve signed us up for a glass paperweight class at VETRO, a local art studio. Wow!
       "Isn't that dangerous?"
       "Well, yes, but only if you're careless."
       "Are you sure I can do this?"
       "Yes. The instructor will help."
       "Awesome! When do we go?"]]> http://www.narrot.net/2006/03/two_artists_emerge.html http://www.narrot.net/2006/03/two_artists_emerge.html Life Mon, 27 Mar 2006 12:37:05 -0600 Just Enough Essential Parts
Jeep Side
After a couple of years of talking, Steve finally got a Jeep. I am so glad he did this for himself. He deserves it.
Jeep Front
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]]> http://www.narrot.net/2006/02/refrigerator_rater.html http://www.narrot.net/2006/02/refrigerator_rater.html Life Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:41:21 -0600 Corral Quartet Sometimes I'm so simple-minded it's laughable. Which is why I like this Corral Quartet.

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Another entry from "Eye Drops". And one that should not be missed. We have both DVDs and share them with anyone who will sit down to watch. People like them for different reasons. My nephews think the robots are "totally cool". Some appreciate the work behind the scenes. Some like the music. I like the whole package. Buy a copy or two or three. "Pipe Dream" is probably their most famous animation.

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Yes, it works! We had reasonable success with our experiment during our visit to NC.

It's the only reason you should buy Mentos...

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Another artistic and cute flash puzzle.

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Artistic and imaginative

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