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Christmas by the Fireplace in ASCII Text Art

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When I was a kid we had a fireplace out in the front room. The room we were only allowed to sit in a few times out of the whole year, mostly around Christmas. It was then family would gather, we would set up the Christmas tree in that room and have the big family dinner in the dining room.… Read the rest

Snowflakes in ASCII Text Art

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Snowflakes in ASCII art can be lacy, delicate, mathematical creations. When they turn out well they look fantastic. But, getting there isn’t so simple. Any time you try to match opposite sides or top and bottom in ASCII art you have the challenge of handling characters that don’t fit together perfectly, with equal spacing between them.… Read the rest

The Little House Down the Lane

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I saw someone else make trees like these, different from the trees I have made so far. So I wanted to try them with a house and more trees and houses (another time). Here is what ended up being the little house down the lane.

The Little House Down the Lane

Coronavirus ASCII Art

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Although I believe there is a virus and people are sick with it, I don’t believe in the need for lockdowns, shut ins and etc.

Coronavirus ASCII Art

Most people who have had the virus recovered from it, just like many other flu viruses. You don’t hear about them. We don’t hear about domestic violence caused by people still having access to abused substances while in close confines with the people they abuse.… Read the rest

Welcome Home ASCII Text Art

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Have you ever been really homesick? I lived in another country, twice. That got a bit tough at times. To feel out of contact with the familiar, my family and friends. Little things I didn’t think about very much became important when I was so far from them.
Welcome Home ASCII Text ArtIn my family, when someone comes home from a long trip away, we used to make huge ‘Welcome Home’ signs.… Read the rest

My First ASCII Art Picture

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Created in 1998, when I was just getting into the ASCII Art newsgroup, this was the first ASCII art picture I finished. I thought it wasn’t too bad. But I didn’t like it. Other people in the group at the time, like Joan Stark, were making much better art. I remember many others but unless you were there at the time you won’t know them.… Read the rest