Author Archives: Bronwen

News and Views from Big T

Posted on Sunday, 27 September 2009 by Bronwen

Every day I am reminded of the wonders of the Universe. Nothing can compare with the miracles I see around me every day, in the Herculean efforts of the work crews striving to restore power and clear debris, and in … Continue reading →

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There’s GREEN in them thar hills!!!

Posted on Friday, 18 September 2009 by Bronwen

When I first returned to the canyon to see the damage left by the fire, I was amazed at how much life remained in spite of the devastation. Now, three weeks later, I’m even more amazed at how the trees … Continue reading →

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Status Update – Back in the Canyon!

Posted on Tuesday, 15 September 2009 by Bronwen

News Flash! I’m back in the canyon! Saturday, Sunday and Monday were all about cleaning and raking and fixing fencing and running around and putting out fires (literally and figuratively!) By the end of the day yesterday I was tired … Continue reading →

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Fire update, Wednesday AM

Posted on Wednesday, 2 September 2009 by Bronwen

Sorry for not sending an update yesterday. Between switching residences and other things, it was a busy day. Yesterday morning the Ranger for our district drove several caravans of residents into the forest so we could assess the damage, and, … Continue reading →

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Fire Update – Monday, August 31

Posted on Monday, 31 August 2009 by Bronwen

Just a quick update – not much new to report about my house and its status. As reported before, the Forest Ranger for my district personally confirmed that my cabin is one of the few left standing in Big T. … Continue reading →

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Station Fire – Latest

Posted on Sunday, 30 August 2009 by Bronwen

As you probably know, the Station Fire in La Cañada/Flintridge has wiped out Big Tujunga Canyon. It grew from 5000 acres to 35,000 overnight. And my house was right in the middle of the fire storm. But miracles still happen, … Continue reading →

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Station Fire Update

Posted on Thursday, 27 August 2009 by Bronwen

The wildfire closest to me has been given its own name: the Station Fire. As of this writing it is 5% contained, covers more than 500 acres, and is still growing. The good news is that the winds are moving … Continue reading →

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Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Posted on Friday, 14 August 2009 by Bronwen

HTML is the language used to create all web pages, but Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is what makes the modern web look so good. In this class, you’ll learn about styles, standards, and how you can use CSS like a … Continue reading →

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Summer Sizzle at GCC!

Posted on Wednesday, 1 July 2009 by Bronwen

Nearly everyone who knows me is aware that on weekends I spend a lot of quality time at Glendale Community College’s Garfield Campus teaching basic computer skills to anyone who wants to learn. Well, our Summer schedule is set, and … Continue reading →

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SEO 101: Love Your Body

Posted on Monday, 23 March 2009 by Bronwen

Now that we’ve explored how you can use your HEAD content to improve search engine listings, let’s move along to the BODY portion of your HTML code. Even if you never touch a META tag, you can still get good … Continue reading →

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