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Abstraction and the Ways of Art
Can I get any more stuffy with my titles? <insert>Laugh at your self, idiot!</insert> I’ve been exploring abstract artwork lately, both...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 20, 20241 min read
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The Spirit of Giving Is Still Alive and Well
I stopped by to see my dear friend today at the grocery store before heading to work and was so touched by her thoughtfulness. As I...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 15, 20241 min read
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Winter chills outside, with a toasty kitchen inside... (Updated)
With the chill of winter nipping at my nose and the magic of Christmas just around the corner, I decided to cozy up in my kitchen and...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Development Strategies, using different Database Drivers
I’m about a quarter of the way through developing the software for my food bank project and am at the point where I need to decide on the...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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Disc Golf at New Quarter Park!
No, it’s not a silly game at all, and here’s why: 1. You’re outdoors —not sitting on the couch snacking on bonbons. 2. Courses...
Robert Hopkins
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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I know I'm beating a dead horse with a stick...
Check out the gif below! I come across this image on various forums around the Internet, and every time I see it, I can’t help but laugh....
Robert Hopkins
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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The FISH, Inc. November Newsletter
Read the Thanksgiving Edition of the FISH, Inc. newsletter!
Robert Hopkins
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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To Tone, or Not to Tone...
Artists like Monet, Turner, and Van Gogh often began their works by toning their canvases with hues such as Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre, or...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 16, 20241 min read
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PantryTrak usage for FISH, Inc.
Yesterday, I had a conversation with Jill and Bob from FISH, Inc. about improving how we track client data. Many food banks across the...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 15, 20241 min read
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Well, Shit Marge...
I knew I’d need surgery, but I hoped the outcome would be a bit different. As you can see in the X-ray, my index finger has two...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Final Stage Touchups
Getting back into my hobbies, I decided yesterday that it’s finally time to finish this painting. I know it’s been a long journey with...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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Vladimir, is on a roll and going for it.
Quick update on today’s video, produced entirely by Vladimir. Not only has he been creating the music for each piece, but his production...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Vladimir Volegov and his wonderful landscapes
The master’s skill is truly remarkable. Imagine if we could all paint like that—capturing the finesse of the Old Masters from the 1830s...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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Coding can be fun, and a pain at the same time too...
Microsoft Access can accomplish a lot with minimal code, thanks to its integrated database platform that includes tools for form design,...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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People... Can be really quite amazing!
FISH, Inc. currently has 225 active volunteers, each contributing in their own way—some once a month, others weekly, and a few multiple...
Robert Hopkins
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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Update on my Index Finger and FISH, Inc.
I rescheduled my index finger appointment with Dr. Mason in Hampton for November 9th—no way am I waiting until January. The pain has been...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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I think I'll go fishing on Wednesday!
On Wednesday at 10:00 am, I’ll be meeting with Martha, the Volunteer Coordinator, and Catherine from I.T. Support at FISH, Inc. I’m...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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Busy days this week.
That was fast! I submitted my application to FISH, Inc. yesterday afternoon (Sunday), and I already received replies. In addition to...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Isn't AI an amazing tool!
AI is set to transform how we think and act. As I work through therapy to better understand how I became who I am, I also find it...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 25, 20246 min read
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What are your thoughts about a floral arrangement?
I’ve never painted a floral arrangement before, but I’m thinking that might be a great direction for my next piece. What do you think?...
Robert Hopkins
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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