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New Coat of Paint!
So, that was a year, wasn’t it? I’m not going to make any excuses, but 2017 was quite a year on many fronts. Folks far more able to describe it clearly talked about how everything going on with our country Read more…
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Goals 2017: April Update
This update takes place at least in the first week of April, so I’ll give myself a small pat on the back for that. Goal 1: Health March continues the theme of challenging on the health front. I continue to Read more…
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Make: Lamps!
Some time ago, roughly four months ago, I was watching a show called The Librarians. I enjoy it because it’s silly and escapist and it’s filmed in Portland. In the past they have used many familiar landmarks including the Read more…
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Goals 2017: March Update
I’m roughly a half month late in reviewing February, but it’s still fresh enough to allow me to rate my progress. It wasn’t a great month for progress on some personal fronts, but still, I need to hold myself accountable. Read more…
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Goals 2017: February Update
If you’re going to publicly post your goals, you ought to remain publicly accountable. At least that’s what I read. On the Interwebs. Somewhere. So, how am I doing? I’ll use a classic US letter grading scheme and see how Read more…
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Make: 3D Printed Stackable Height Risers for RPG Minis
One of my goals for the year is to document some of my projects. Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame is credited with saying “Remember kids, the only difference between screwing around and science is writing it down”. Side note: according Read more…
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Goals: 2017
Rather than make resolutions, which tend to be a bit trite and are typically abandoned soon after making them, I thought this year I’d try to make some specific and concrete goals for 2017. I’ve also read that one way Read more…
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Vancouver Rocks! And It’s Spreading…
Have you heard about Vancouver Rocks? Here’s a story from the local paper. Here’s the Facebook page which describes and shares some of the creations. Basically folks have been painting, hiding and finding rocks up in Vancouver where I live. Read more…
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2016 – Well, that was a hell of a thing.
Let’s start off the new year with a picture of a pretty meadow as way to be mindful that as much as 2016 could be described as many things, not all good, we also have things to be thankful for. Read more…
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Book Reviews
recently finished a book which made me want to do a quick review. Then I wanted to contrast that with a different book. Then maybe toss in a third book, just for contrast. Finally, I thought I’d mention a book Read more…
