Sunday, February 5, 2012

Dropped off shirts at Fabricate and caught these two scheming the upcoming Crafty Supermarket.
It’s kind of a ridiculous photo of Grace and Chris, but it shows their good spirits.
They’ve made a great event that keeps getting better.
Proof: Photos from last November’s Crafty Supermarket.
Pimp hat: Applications for the Spring Show are open til Feb 29.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Trivia night fundraiser up in Oxford.
Our table’s theme was “Forever Lazy” because it involved the least amount of effort.
We donned pajamas, slankets, and the aforementioned As-Seen-On-TV polyester get-ups.
We also won, but even losing would’ve been a blast I’m most sure.
Thank you Zan, for letting me steal the following photo of our group from your camera:


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Friday, February 3, 2012

So the groundhog saw his shadow and we’re going to have more winter.
If it continues with these 60° days, I’m not sure what that means other than
we can have bonfires in this climate.
And that’s what went down last night.
A good fire brings out the best conversation.
My contribution included a glowing review of Gummi Fiber supplements.


This image was too big in share, but here’s a tiny animated slice of the clouds in the sky last night.

Saw this on The AV Club:
Terrifying horse mask has the greatest customer image gallery on Amazon
I have no shame in seeing something and wanting to get on the train if it means
fun will come of it. Haven’t figured out what type of setting would really add to the
mix of the Amazon gallery, but the gears are turning and I have the prop ready.
(Thanks Tom, for snapping the photo)
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Thursday, February 2, 2012



A friend’s mother passed away this week and she was laid to rest today.
The unseasonable weather made for a fine backdrop to honor her life.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

I don’t spend much time lamenting the Lego of yore. You know, where you had a box of fairly basic
geometric shapes that when put together formed a thing.
They’ve not been replaced, these basic kits are still around. But alongside these sets are more complex endeavors
with injection-molded bits that curve to fit the needs of the thing. There are entire lines licensed to movie tie-ins.
And there is now a new category to lure young girls into the fray as pictured above. (That’s Emma, she comes with
a clothing design workshop.) Lego also makes some mistakes.
The saving grace is watching my friends’ kids actually play with the plastic building blocks.
They pull pieces together from all these different sets and make their own things to act out their own stories.
It’s heartening.
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It is commonly documented. This chicken restaurant supports groups that are anti-gay.
Under the premise of faith, many organziations draw lines as to what is acceptable
and how society should be governed.
I get it. I don’t agree. I have my own lines.
I’m encouraged to boycott this establishment to send my message.
But these chicken nuggets on yeast rolls with a hint of honey butter are So Damn Good.
I just wished they didn’t make me so gassy and feel so bad about stuff.