So, next time you see me out riding my bike and I come to a stoplight and do my little “look at me, I’m stopped, but not putting my foot down!” track-stand trick, just remind me of this video and call my out for the wuss that I am, okay?
Ever wished you could post-date a letter or envelope (or tax return)??? Turns out David Malki, who pens the very worthy Wondermark online comic, has been experimenting with the Automated Postal Centers. Apparently the post office hasn’t figured out that, to some people (like the IRS and landlords), the distinction between when a stamp is [...]
‘Don’t know why, but I’ve been scoring at garage sales this summer. The tally so far … Dell 1720 laser printer ($5) – My favorite find so far, was this little gem tucked in amid the usual computer detritus that seems mandatory at yard sales. In among the keyboards, mice, and floppy disks was this [...]
Done! $200 worth of soft maple, 100-150 hours of work, a couple custom carvings by yours truly, topped with three coats of tung oil finish… I’m darn pleased with the result. It turned out much better than it had any right to (especially the carvings, since this is the first time I’ve tried my hand [...]
Dashiell is asleep on the couch. Roni too, in spite of the pent up energy that comes from not having had enough exercise. Chris is listening to music while puttering in the kitchen, getting dinner ready. Me, I sit here typing, playing back my first Father’s Day as a dad. For whatever reason the day [...]