Month: September 2011
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Amazing, beautiful, and breathtaking “yarnbombing”. See? It’s not all done by people using a trend to excuse their crappy technique.
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Shared today on Google Reader: Felted Berets For Your Cat Honey Mustard Ice Cream As the book business changes, so do the bookshelves – IKEA already made doors for BILLY; using them for things other than books isn’t a new thing. We’ve got one as a liquor cabinet! Metafilter discussion about Orson Scott Card –…
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Shared today on Google Reader: The Real Reason I’m Disappointed in Orson Scott Card [Essay] Hardwire (Red is Dead, but Sexism Isn't) – I know lots of chicks who play Warcraft, and I’m sure most of them could kick your ass. Knitted Glass From Carol Milne Demented Product of the Day – Hahahaha… I almost…
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And once again, I see how much health insurance costs in the U.S. and I am very, very glad I live in Australia. Our cost: $207.75 per month for the pair of us. Includes a high level of Extras cover (dental, optical, orthotics, etc).
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Shared today on Google Reader: GERD: Symptoms, Causes and Remedies – This is me in a nutshell. Interesting that NSAIDs may be implicated, given that I have other stomach issues caused by that. I’d love to stop taking Nexium. 🙁 Sour Beer Sorbet You can follow me on Reader here.
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“It’s called POP, not SODA.” Dear entire Midwest, I would love that shirt for Christmas. Big hugs, Kristy.
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“Nazis, needlework and my dad.” This is a fascinating article about a British officer to cross-stitched while held in a POW camp in WW2 and managed to include subversive, coded messages into the design. His son is also a stitcher and has a few pieces on exhibit at the V&A in London. You can see…
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“Men-Ups” – photos of men engaged in traditionally masculine pursuits (wood-chopping, ditch-digging, carpentry) in traditionally feminine/submissive poses. LOVE IT.
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Shared today on Google Reader: Sean Hartter's Dark Tower movie posters – I think Orson Welles as the Crimson King is pretty spot on. I’d love an actual print of the first one… "Clients respond best to professionals who look more professional than they do." – Something to think about. Adventures in Indiana State Fair…
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Seriously, have you donated to TON OF WOOL yet? Because you really, really should. There are only 2 days left, and we’re more than 2/3 of the way there…