http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog Computer hacking skills meet pearls, breadbaking, and scholasticism Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:13:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I don't know what it is about baby stuff, but I--I hope other young mothers understand--am a sucker for cuteness. Check out some of the things that I've found so far: Baby Dress--have to wait to buy any of these dresses until we actually get a baby and know her ... http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/18/baby-stuff/ At first, we were under the impression that we would foster a baby for a year. Then, we learned that a year is the longest time possible to foster, and actually, 6 months is usually more common. Most recently, however, we talked with two foster moms who care ... http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/18/expectations-keep-changing/ Alpha 1 version is up for brave souls to try. You can scroll down that page and read my alpha introduction to the game.  It uses Silverlight 2 Beta 2, so just follow the directions to install it (it's fairly fast), and email me if there are problems.  Have fun! http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/17/mountain-pass-tower-defense/ What a lovely place. I experienced the perfect moment yesterday evening, sitting on a bench in a grove of oak trees, looking west over the vineyard at the sunset, enjoying the sweet breeze, eating artichoke-parmesan fritters and listening to the plunkings of the guitarist seated nearby. The wine is great, ... http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/17/mandolas-winery/ Yesterday, I was reminded that people are good. We had a little break during our 6-hour Behavior and Crisis Management class and were chatting with our fellow participants. I asked the woman next to me the reason for her interest in foster care; she explained that she and ... http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/17/the-goodness-of-people/ Psychotropic Medications. If you have any questions about such chemicals, just ask me tomorrow; I promise to answer all your questions. http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/14/foster-class-tonight/ Devin and I are beginning to compile lullabies that we'll sing to our babies--don't laugh, Devin has a good voice, and I think men can sing lullabies, too. We especially like: Raglan Road, an Irish ballad--melancholy but beautiful; Kindle My Heart, from the sweet movie, "A Little Princess"; and ... http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/14/lullabies/ From the Family Research Council, more of what most pro-lifers already know about Sen. Obama but worth making clear as he continues to deny that he voted to let babies born alive be tossed aside and left to die--whether in 5 minutes or hours, as it sometimes took. For all of ... http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/12/politics-a-real-fact-check/ Here are our pictures from the Texas Alliance for Life Safari day: It's looks like the Serengeti but it's actually just south of Austin around the landfill run by Waste Management. http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/12/big-game-hunters/ Totally awesome--I'm full of American pride. http://www.devinrose.heroicvirtuecreations.com/blog/2008/08/11/olympics-mens-400m-relay/