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The Problem With Government
Paul Cushing
Writing
Jan 7, 2021
Technology

The Problem With Government

Let’s be honest. There’s not just 1 problem. But as I see it, the biggest problem is this: As soon as the government goes beyond protecting “life, liberty, and the
React and Third Party Scripts
Paul Cushing
Writing
Nov 4, 2020
Community

React and Third Party Scripts

In many React projects, there often comes a time when you’ll want to integrate with a third-party service that uses their javascript. Maybe it’s an analytics or tracking service, or
Box Of Beauty
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jul 7, 2020
Faith
Outdoors & Adventure

Box Of Beauty

Box Canyon Springs is one of too many hidden gems in Idaho. When a thing seems oh so dry and pale and drear, you’d least expect that within lay a
Throwin’ Hay Bales
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jun 29, 2020
Family

Throwin’ Hay Bales

I remember a time in my life when I dreamed of technology, modern everything, and the life of ease and fun. My how times have changed. And not. I still
Pie Experimentation
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jun 22, 2020
Food

Pie Experimentation

Over the years, I’ve enjoyed making cookies from time to time. I love the responses I get when people enjoy the delicious treats, and I love the homemade goodies myself
Permaculture
Paul Cushing
Writing
Jun 18, 2020
Faith

Permaculture

I’ve desired a piece of land and a nice garden for a long time. We’ve also wanted chickens and goats and lots of other things that more property would support.
Computer Security
Paul Cushing
Photography
Jun 15, 2020
Technology

Computer Security

Today has been filled with video training on computer security. It’s all very good material, and vital for our employees to know. In all of the videos though, I learned
Developer or Engineer?
Paul Cushing
Writing
May 28, 2020
Technology

Developer or Engineer?

I didn’t go to college to be a software engineer. Actually, I didn’t complete college at all. When I did go, my intent was electrical engineering. The problem was, I
Justice – Social or Otherwise
Paul Cushing
Writing
May 15, 2020
Faith

Justice – Social or Otherwise

I have mixed feelings when it comes to social justice. I know that God is just. Isaiah 30:18 says “…for the Lord is a God of justice, how blessed are
Fried-Day Night
Paul Cushing
Photography
May 4, 2020
Food

Fried-Day Night

We decided to try something new in our kitchen last week. We’d never tried deep frying anything before and thought it would be fun to give it a shot. My
What Is Love?
Paul Cushing
Writing
Mar 10, 2020
Faith

What Is Love?

Love is a word that is used often in our culture. Many of us aspire to love well, and even more of us desire to be loved more than almost
Friar Freeman
Paul Cushing
Photography
Feb 28, 2020
Faith
Family

Friar Freeman

Even not dressed up like a monk, you can’t help but see Pastor Mike Freeman as a seeker. His wealth of knowledge and unending humility reflects what must be a