Notices by LJ (lj@zirk.us)

Email tech question/help

I'd like to keep a copy of my emails on my local (windows) machine as a backup for my Gmail.

Years ago, I used Thunderbird.

Is that still what folks recommend? Other options?

Thanks!
(#boostsWelcome)

Regarding Bezos & not supporting him. It wouldn't be a hardship to cancel prime. But as an indie author - even with wide distribution - half of my book sales come from Amazon. If I pulled my books from the platform, I wouldn't be able to afford to fund production of future books.

I moved away from KU years ago because I don't like having all my eggs in one basket, but Amazon is still the 2 ton Gorilla in indie book sales.

What are other authors thinking?

#amwriting

I'm quite pleased with these plates. Because I make them from a prepared slab of clay that is then shaped on the wheel & the rim turned up, they do not require the addition of water with the resultant problems with uneven drying that can cause cracking.

I also don't make a foot ring because I prefer the simple & grounded look of these.

I've had a lot better outcomes (no cracking or warping) using this method than with throwing/trimming plates.

#DragonBellyCeramics
#MakersLife

A quick trip to check in with the in laws. Spouse & I got away to the beach for a bit. Our 36th anniversary is right around the corner. #StillCrazyAfterAllTheseYears