- My name is Katrin Becker. This is my blog. It is about Digital Games, Educational Technology, Computer Science, Academia, and sometimes Rural Life and other notions. Comments are welcome but will be edited as necessary to maintain relevance.
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The End of an Era
Glen, our last Guinea Fowl, died yesterday. He was a little more than 6 years old. I don’t know if he just died – I’ve seen them keel over with absolutely no warning – or if he had help. I’ve … Continue reading →
The Massively Multi-Player Online School
A typical encounter at a yet-to-be built massively multiplayer online school: Suddenly, Amy realized that unless they all worked together, they wouldn’t get out alive. She wiggles the fuzzy slippers dangling from her swinging feet and glances out the window … Continue reading →
A mouse in my glove.
Today I found a mouse in my glove. I hate mice. I found one in my boot once – I was barefoot when I put it on – something squishy in the toe – shook out my boot and … Continue reading →
Lost Dog
This story was originally written May 31 1998. Republished on June 13 2007 Copyright, K.Becker Today was one of *those* days. I went downstairs to check on the 2 little mallards that hatched a few days ago only to find … Continue reading →
