Archive for January 2012
and then there’s the lazy “i’m sorry i haven’t posted” post
NOT a member of the freedom club (despite evidence)
A couple friends made allusions recently to the similarity of my profile pic, when seen in thumbnail view, to the infamous Unabomber forensic sketch. To wit: And Jeff then posted: A discussion ensued: Trismegista: I actually originally thought that you had posted him as your profile picture and thought, “damn, Becky is getting political in…
Read Moreparty formation
I believe IKEA wrote this email headline with a Superbowl party theme in mind, but I was taken with the words as-is. Party Formation! I love parties, I love the idea of anything at a party that requires getting into formation, and I (secretly) love military group synched ritualizations. Count me in, IKEA. I stand…
Read Moreme me meeee
My friend Grace just started a project, creating a portrait a day for a year! My ego was quick with the Facebook comment button, so I got to be first! You can see her portrait progress here. I am so proud of Grace; we’ve been friends for a couple years, and I’ve watched her blossom…
Read Moregoing dark on january 18
I am joining the good fight and taking my website offline tomorrow, Wednesday January 18, to protest the evil SOPA and PIPA acts being considered by congress. Find out more at AmericanCensorship.org. Won’t you consider darkening your website and joining the protest? You can also go to the Censorship site and spread the word via…
Read Morefor ripening time
I have been having fitful, weird, under-the-weather sleep patterns the past few days. After the proverbial night of the toss and the turn, I woke at dawn and fixed a small snack to leave for the Elderly Relative, as it is done daily. I took a banana from the snack hiding place (don’t ask) and…
Read Moreimportant observations whilst browsing pelican jewelry on ebay
There is vastly more bad pelican jewelry than good pelican jewelry in the world. Note to self: never tell anyone you’re interested in a simple, modern piece of pelican jewelry. People will hear “Becky collects pelicans!” and my world will fill up with cookie jars, puff-paint sweatshirts, and tote bags. Many Americans who sell on…
Read Moredazzlechronicity!!
I was, no lie, thinking about Dazzle Camouflage today, just for the hell of it, because I am fascinated by all things that are like that. Dazzle camouflage, also known as Razzle Dazzle or Dazzle painting, was a military camouflage paint scheme used on ships, [consisting] of a complex pattern of geometric shapes in contrasting…
Read Moreresolve
Tree in a tree, taken by my disappointing new camera. New resolution: stop buying cameras, learn to make the best of the ones I have I am taking back the concept of the New Year Resolution, much like many people seemed to take back the sentiment “Merry Christmas” last year. So out it’s all in…
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