Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for what we have, spend time with family, and eat great food.  But what is one to do with all those leftovers?  In our case, the leftovers included a veggie tray with carrots, broccoli, grape tomatoes, peas in the pod, and celery.

I've been on a slow cooker kick latey, and realized that we had a 2 pound pork roast in the freezer, so here's what I did...

It's that time of year again where I'm asked "what do you want for Christmas?"  Technology has the answer!  My Amazon Wish List is updated, so if you're a family member feel free to check it out for ideas.  You can also check out ELCA Gifts and Lutheran World Relief Gifts for ideas (send a goat, cow, or other animals overseas, etc.).

If you follow me on any of the social networking sites, you know that I've been taking a digital photography course this quarter at DePaul University.  I love the class, and the photo bug has bitten me hard.

I attended the Chicagoland District 30 Toastmasters Fall Conference last weekend and took photos.  Our combined total between three photographers was around 900 photos.

To see what I took go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottirwin/collections/72157622687671521/ .  For information on ordering prints check out ExpressiveTech.

I was really happy to learn that a piece I did in the "You Think You've Got Problems" file aired on the August 21, 2009 edition of "The RAIN Report," produced by fellow Toastmaster and Amateur (Ham) Radio Operator Hap Holly (KC9RP).  The piece chronicles flooding experienced by another amateur earlier this spring, as reported in a newsgroup posting.  Click here to listen.  I hope to do more of this in the future.  Thanks for the opportunity Hap!