The Robb family is very distinguished, having many branches and royal lines. It is also full of colorful characters that make life interesting. I find that all fascets of my family tree have built the person that I am, and as such make a very interesting and grounded foundation to my sense of self.
The Gathering is dedicated to all projects, both personal and collaborative, which inspire and enrich the very old and distinguished name of Robb. Most of the project information will be posted in my blog, so be sure to check there first.
Gardening: My gardening project has been running smooth, with some pretty nice herbs and plants this year. We found more Mint, and we are actually planning a separate mint garden to showcase all the mint varieties we have found. We are also looking to create a thyme lawn in the back. Ideal for low-maintenance, low-water, and low allergy lawn solutions.
Toby's End: My Steampunk novel is coming along nicely. The name has changed (for good reason), and the situations have changed quite a bit the longer I get into it. This draft is moving slow, but then I fully intend to make it as good as possible before I move on to the 3rd draft. Look for a posted chapter when I'm ready!
Having worked in higher education for most of my career, it has been frustrating to get to the students who most need college experiences. Rural areas, or low-income communities are struggling to get the education they need to succeed in this world, and are generally limited by financial and spatial obstacles.
Distance Education has been a goal since the correspondence courses of the 19th Century. New technology has always meant new advances, opportunities, and struggles for students and instructors. But there is a solution...
Yes! I have some property in Second Life, with a house and everything. It's a nice refuge, and learning center for my classes. It's also convenient for office hours.
There are so many people in my family working on Genealogy that it's hard to know who has found whom, and the reference material to back it up. This project utilizes PHPGedView, and allows the family to collaborate.