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Diversity in Hollywood

On January 29, 2025 By kstern999 In Writing

An excerpt from my new book. “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.”—Benjamin Franklin The US Supreme Court has often had to balance national …

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Cooking with Appliances

On March 30, 2024 By kstern999 In Recipes

I was a late bloomer when it comes to cooking. Until I was in my 60s I ate three meals a day in restaurants. I told myself I didn’t have time to cook, and definitely …

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Home Improvement Plan

On September 9, 2023 By kstern999 In Home Improvement

Setting priorities when you move into a home Everybody finds things to improve, whether their house is brand new or a hundred years old. Even in a custom-built home, there is always room for improvement. …

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Stir Fry Chicken with Broccoli and Peppers

On August 29, 2021 By kstern999 In Recipes

Chicken stir-fried with broccoli and peppers Takes 30 minutes to cook after marinating chicken and prepping vegetables Ingredients Instructions Make a slurry of starch and wine, pour over chicken, add a little brown sugar if …

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Recipe for Costco Chicken

On August 28, 2021 By kstern999 In Recipes

What do I do with a Costco Chicken? Here’s a recipe that uses rotisserie chicken as the base. Every day, Costco sells millions of rotisserie chickens for $4.99 each, losing money on every one. They’re …

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Going Solar, Part Six: Results!

On February 5, 2021 By kstern999 In Solar Energy

We have ignition! NV Energy replaced my meter and gave me thumbs up on January 6, so I pulled the handle to connect my panels to the grid and my home. That afternoon, the panels …

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Going Solar, Part Five: Panels on!

On December 26, 2020 By kstern999 In Solar Energy

Nearing the finish line. Thursday-Friday, December 3-4, 2020, workers installed 24 solar panels on my roof, and associated electronics such as an inverter in my garage and circuit breakers on the outside wall. I wish …

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Going Solar, Part Four: Snags and Glitches … Overcome

On October 30, 2020 By kstern999 In Solar Energy

The dreaded HOA Ten days ago, nearly two months since I embarked on this adventure, I was ready to throw in the towel. For the first time, I wanted to cancel the whole thing. I …

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Going Solar, Part Three: Waiting for permission

On September 12, 2020 By kstern999 In Solar Energy

What to do while you’re waiting The adventures of installing rooftop solar panels on an existing home Now we wait. Whiling away the hours by reading the warranties and contracts. HOA My homeowners’ association (HOA) …

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Going Solar, Part Two: A Secret Way To Save

On September 7, 2020 By kstern999 In Solar Energy

Secret to me, until now: Time of Use Rates The adventures of installing rooftop solar panels on an existing home There is much to learn! Like Time of Use rates. Since I posted “Part One” …

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  • Going Solar, Part One: Up on the Roof
  • Going Solar, Part Two: A Secret Way To Save
  • Going Solar, Part Three: Waiting for permission
  • Going Solar, Part Four: Snags and Glitches … Overcome
  • Going Solar, Part Five: Panels on!
  • Going Solar, Part Six: Results!

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