Archive for November 2010
wordless weekend, hygiene edition
This is one of my most-viewed photographs on Flickr. It’s me posing in the rock shower in a room at the Madonna Inn, kitsch hotel extraordinaire. The reason it’s such a popular picture is because people encounter it when searching for “Madonna” and “shower.” Perverts. I hope they’re happy with my G-rated surprise!
Read Morenotes to self
I wrote this a while ago: things to try to keep in mind. Updates as to the status of each item are indicated. Bring those bags into the store. For years, I have owned two large vinyl sacks, perfect for carrying groceries (and for feeling like I’m doing my part not to rape our mother…
Read Moremore science is magic
I love science! Here are more atom-smashy mergings of science, art, and humor (original “Science is Magic” post here). Chemical Party [direct link] I included this link in the last “Science is Magic” post but here’s a different version. I love this Chemical Party series. These videos promote Marie Curie actions. Dance Your PhD Directed…
Read Morehack
You’ve noticed this, haven’t you? eBay sellers (especially fabric sellers) often mention in their descriptions that their items come from a smoke-free environment. I found that puzzling, until now. Morgan from the Brick House scored a Danish Modern wooden candle holder from eBay, and discovered an added feature upon delivery: It must have come from…
Read Morefa fa and the soca
In my 20s, I worked in a popular retail shop in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco. It was a very groovy, World-Beat-y kind of place, and very of the time (late 80s, early 90s). East African music pumped through the speakers as we tried to keep out the local shoplifters and scam artists, gossiped…
Read Moremaster makers, the quilt edition
Steely Wonky Log Cabin Quilt by craftster member jacquieg I’ve been collecting these links for a couple years. It is so fantastic to see so many modern/interesting/downright edgy quilts. I’ve been waiting for you guys. Jay McCarroll on Quilting TV [direct link] A Quilt made out of ski bibs! From Prints Charming White Deer Quilt…
Read Moreall four of them
[mostly] Wordless Weekend while I’m in San Francisco, hopefully having fried chicken for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. These are all four of my grandparents. My dad’s parents on the left (my paternal grandma was 100% Danish!) and my mom’s parents on the right. My heart breaks and soars at the same time, looking at…
Read Morebig pete
[mostly] Wordless Weekend while I’m in San Francisco, hopefully having fried chicken for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. That’s my brother Peter and me! He’s 12 years old there. I could just melt, looking at this cuteness. I have a habit of getting huggy with tall men because Petey was the only family member that…
Read Moreone to four
Dad, Becky, Mom in Lexington, MA What are your earliest memories? My sister Annie can remember being a baby, being held by mom as they visited my dad in the hospital. I can do no such thing. My earliest memories, Lexington, MA Age 2: Crying after climbing up on a shelving unit that collapsed upon…
Read Moretales from the bay
This cat is one of two cats who stared at me in threatening and malevolent ways throughout my recent weekend in San Francisco over Columbus Day weekend. I am not fluent in Cat, but the glares, the avoidance of my petting hands, and the hissing (from the big Siamese with no tail) were loud and…
Read More