Monthly Archives: January 2010

Ubuntu v. Macintosh and Windows continued

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Don Watkins

Since writing my first piece on Ubuntu v. Macintosh and Windows I’ve had thousands of visitors to my blog and over a dozen comments. All of the comments have been instructive and constructive in my own growth and I’m grateful … Continue reading →

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Worshiper or follower?

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Don Watkins

This past week I had dinner with my friend, Br. Kevin Kriso, OFM. We’re both reading a book by Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM entitled Naked Now. As we chatted over dinner at the Linger Longer Cafe in downtown Allegany, New … Continue reading →

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Red Spanish Tile

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Don Watkins

This morning I got up at 7 AM, showered and got ready for the first class of the Spring 2010 Semester at St. Bonaventure University. I was excited to once again be meeting with this small group of nearly two … Continue reading →

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Whoa!

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Don Watkins

I cannot believe the responses I’ve received and the number of site visits my piece on Ubuntu vs. Macintosh and Windows has received. I originally wrote that as an email to my brother who has followed my Macintosh, Windows and … Continue reading →

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Prayer request

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Don Watkins

Tomorrow I begin a new chapter in my life. It’s the official beginning of my leadership practicum at St. Bonaventure University. I’m confident that I can do well and that I’ll learn a lot, but like most things academic there … Continue reading →

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Putting other people first

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Don Watkins

A couple of days ago I wrote a short piece for a colleague who is the senior class adviser at Franklinville Central School. I was trying to be helpful and I’ve found that whenever you try to help others you … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu v. Macintosh and Windows

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Don Watkins

I’m not bowled over by the Macintosh.  It’s a great OS with some great tools and like a friend said on Facebook when I first got it, it is Linux with great multi-media.  I love Photo Booth, iPhoto, iMovie and … Continue reading →

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Senior Trip

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Don Watkins

A few days ago the faculty advisor for this year’s senior class at Franklinville Central School approached me with a problem. He’s got some seniors who cannot attend this year’s senior trip because their parents recently lost employment. Now, I … Continue reading →

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Anniversary

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Don Watkins

Today is the fourth year anniversary of this blog. It’s also my brother Mark’s birthday. Mark will be 56 today.  I’m wishing Mark a happy birthday and thankful that I’ve been able to hang around another four years to share … Continue reading →

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Prayer request

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Don Watkins

Yesterday I learned that my sister has cancer. We don’t know much about it at this time, but she will meet with a surgeon Tuesday to determine their course of action. I’m a person who tries to help others but … Continue reading →

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