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- Arts and Crafts
I tried cutting an LP with my Cricut Maker (and here’s what happened).
Can you cut a vinyl record with the Cricut Maker? So far, my answer's been "no."How to Easily Create Text on an Embroidery Machine Without Investing in Expensive Embroidery Software (and making some sweary retro dish towels, if you want them:)
If you have an embroidery machine and want to easily create text, BX fonts may be your new best friend. Here's how to use them, and my files for some sweary retro dish towels.Rediscovering the Joy of Making Things
Being stuck at or near home, I'm rediscovering the joy of making things and creating a space in which to do so.
- Art and Design
Zen is Not a Competitive Sport
Perplexity - 0This is a cartoon that I drew back in about 2011 or 2012, I think. Thank you WQ for saving it for me! Here's what inspired it.The Beautiful Faces of the Vogue Challenge (and anime characters and cats?)
I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised. It is on the Internet, which loves memes and cats.People responded to the #VogueChallenge in droves and some of the results are astounding and breathtaking. But did some of the entries subtract a bit from the movement's intent?The Drone Video of the Capitol Hill Black Lives Matter Mural in Seattle is Very Cool!
A drone photographer took a stunning overhead photo of the Black Lives Matter mural in Seattle's CHAZ. Here's more about one of the coolest things I've seen today.
- FAQs and Forums
- Animals and Pets
- Books
- AllBook ReviewsAudiobook ReviewsFantasy and Science Fiction Audiobook ReviewsChildren's BooksPicture BooksComics and Graphic Novel ReviewsFantasy Graphic Novel ReviewsHorror Graphic Novel ReviewsFictionLiterary Fiction
The Sandman Audible Version May Bring New Readers to an Old Series
Audible recently released a voice-acted audio version of Neil Gaiman's popular and acclaimed graphic novel series The Sandman. Should you listen to it? Even if you've never read the graphic novels, if you like Neil Gaiman, "dark fantasy," or horror, you'll probably love it. If that doesn't describe you this audiobook, like the graphic novels, is probably not for you.David Mitchell’s New Book, Utopia Avenue is a Touching 1960s Pop Rock Romp
David Mitchell's latest book, Utopia Avenue, is a moving and sometimes-surreal romp with a late-1960s London pop/rock/folk band.Fantasy Novels with Older Female Adventurers
I hit a big birthday last year and went on a solo road trip. I love reading fantasy and wanted to indulge myself with novels with an older female protagonist. How many did I find? None, really.
- Entertainment
- AllMoviesMovie ReviewsMovie Reviews: Animation and AnimePodcastsPodcast ReviewsTelevisionTV SeriesAnimated TV SeriesAvatar: The Last AirbenderStar Trek: Lower Decks
The Boys: Amazon Prime’s Series is an Extremely Bingeable Take on the Dysfunctional Superhero Trope
Amazon Prime's original series, "The Boys," follows (in part) a group of dysfunctional superheroes. Remind you of anything? The series returns for its second season on September 4. Here's more about the series and why we're eagerly awaiting its return.Avatar: The Last Airbender: Do We Really Need Live-Action Remakes?
Avatar: The Last Airbender has had a recent surge in popularity lately with its rerelease on Netflix. A live-action series is in the making which can only be better than M. Night Shayamalan's flop. But do we really need live-action remakes of animated shows and movies that were already great?I Have Some Trepidation About Star Trek: Lower Decks
Star Trek: Lower Decks is a new animated series that steams on CBS: All Access on August 6. Will it become a valued addition to the Star Trek Universe or will it be a cringe-inducing experience for the trekkie?
- Education
How to Type Commonly Used Accents on Windows 10 International Keyboard (Including a Cheat Sheet for French Accents)
One thing that I found frustrating when learning French was having to type a bunch of accents on the keyboard. Using the international keyboard is really not too hard, and after a while you can easily commit the keys to memory. But at first, it was très difficile so I created a cheat sheet. Here it is, along with some advice about using the international keyboard and a refresher on French accents.Can Language Learning in Our Later Years Help Stave Off Dementia?
It's a likable notion that learning a foreign language might help stave off cognitive decline and dementia in our senior years. But is it true? Studies suggest positive benefits to bilingualism in old age but are generally small and inconclusive. Still, there are intrinsic benefits to learning a second language.
- Fiction, Essays, Poems
Judies and Maurices: Why We Need to Stop Labeling People
I was thinking about an episode from my college days when my roommate explained that there were "two kinds of people." This led me to think of all the labeling and namecalling we do, and how harmful it can be.COVID Confinement May Be Pushing Me Into Second Adolescence
Is COVID-19-imposed exile pushing me into a second childhood or at least second adolescence in middle age? Being stuck at home with my daughter (and her with me) has pushed me into a realm of animated movies and video games. What will I look like on the other side?Showcreeping
Showcreeping: a word that doesn't exist, but should. It refers to the act of sneaking up on someone who's watching a TV series, watching along, and then demanding that they not watch ahead without you.
- Food
Raspberry Chevre Green Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts
The combination of sweet raspberries, creamy chevre, and the smokiness of toasted pine nuts are amazing in this simple green salad that's perfect for Summer -- or anytime!Mangopeño Smoothie
The combination of mango and jalapeño might seem odd but you just might like it! And smoothies may just be an ultimate concoction for the healthy non-foodie!Making Mexican Sugar Skulls for Dia De Los Muertos
Here's a recipe for Mexican Sugar Skulls. Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with these colorful skulls. They're not to eat but are fun to make and make great October decor.- Cooking Glossary
- Health
Introverts Get Fewer Kudos for Expressions of Passion Than Extroverts, Study Shows
A new study suggests that extroverted ways of expressing passion receive more social support and rewards in the workplace than typically introverted ways of expressing passion. Here's more about that and what the passionate introvert might do to balance the scales.It’s OK to Feel What You Feel
Perplexity - 0We've all experienced loss recently, in one form or another. Even if you are among the more fortunate, making yourself feel guilty for feeling your feelings is, ultimately, unhelpful.Can Language Learning in Our Later Years Help Stave Off Dementia?
It's a likable notion that learning a foreign language might help stave off cognitive decline and dementia in our senior years. But is it true? Studies suggest positive benefits to bilingualism in old age but are generally small and inconclusive. Still, there are intrinsic benefits to learning a second language.
- Home and Garden
My Faux “Antique” Library Room
Want a (relatively) cheap "vintage" front room/library room? Here's mine. We gave our daughter and her friend the go-ahead to decorate our front foom however they liked. This is the outcome.Faux “French Country” Fireplace: A DIY Furniture Painting Project
Even if you're not an avid furniture painter, getting a secondhand electric fireplace and chalk painting it yourself to get a sort-of-French-country look isn't too difficult.The Terrible Case of the Toaster-Mouse
Did you know that, though some people see getting a cat as a possible solution to a rodent problem, sometimes they can be the cause of the problem?When a mouse popped out of our toaster, we knew we had an issue. The culprit? Our cat!
- Geek
- AllAnimation and AnimeFandomsAvatar: The Last AirbenderSandmanStar TrekThe BoysMerchToys and Collectibles
The Boys: Amazon Prime’s Series is an Extremely Bingeable Take on the Dysfunctional Superhero Trope
Amazon Prime's original series, "The Boys," follows (in part) a group of dysfunctional superheroes. Remind you of anything? The series returns for its second season on September 4. Here's more about the series and why we're eagerly awaiting its return.The Sandman Audible Version May Bring New Readers to an Old Series
Audible recently released a voice-acted audio version of Neil Gaiman's popular and acclaimed graphic novel series The Sandman. Should you listen to it? Even if you've never read the graphic novels, if you like Neil Gaiman, "dark fantasy," or horror, you'll probably love it. If that doesn't describe you this audiobook, like the graphic novels, is probably not for you.Avatar: The Last Airbender: Do We Really Need Live-Action Remakes?
Avatar: The Last Airbender has had a recent surge in popularity lately with its rerelease on Netflix. A live-action series is in the making which can only be better than M. Night Shayamalan's flop. But do we really need live-action remakes of animated shows and movies that were already great?
- Quotes
It’s Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been
Reflections on "It's Never too Late to Be What You Might Have Been," a quote attributed to Victorian-era novelist George Eliot.
- Society, Culture, and Politics
Judies and Maurices: Why We Need to Stop Labeling People
I was thinking about an episode from my college days when my roommate explained that there were "two kinds of people." This led me to think of all the labeling and namecalling we do, and how harmful it can be.The Beautiful Faces of the Vogue Challenge (and anime characters and cats?)
I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised. It is on the Internet, which loves memes and cats.People responded to the #VogueChallenge in droves and some of the results are astounding and breathtaking. But did some of the entries subtract a bit from the movement's intent?The Drone Video of the Capitol Hill Black Lives Matter Mural in Seattle is Very Cool!
A drone photographer took a stunning overhead photo of the Black Lives Matter mural in Seattle's CHAZ. Here's more about one of the coolest things I've seen today.
- Religion and Spirituality
On Climbing Back Out of Practice-Diverting Holes (And Avoiding Them in the First Place)
Perplexity - 0This is part of a post I wrote years ago that was saved to another website that I'm reclaiming and re-finishing. It's a little reflection on how we can be thrown off by various "holes" in our lives and how we can climb back out of them.It’s OK to Feel What You Feel
Perplexity - 0We've all experienced loss recently, in one form or another. Even if you are among the more fortunate, making yourself feel guilty for feeling your feelings is, ultimately, unhelpful.Zen is Not a Competitive Sport
Perplexity - 0This is a cartoon that I drew back in about 2011 or 2012, I think. Thank you WQ for saving it for me! Here's what inspired it.- Zen Lexicon
- Quizzes
Trivia Quiz: Who Said the Quote?
Are you a quote queen (or king?) Do you pride yourself on being able to identify who said well (and lesser-known) quotes? Challenge yourself with this ten-question trivia quiz.How Much Do You Know About TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Novels? A Trivia Quiz and a Reading Challenge
In 2005, Time Magazine published a list of what their critics considered to be the 100 best English-language novels since 1923. How much do you know about which books are on the list or about the books on the list? I'm going to challenge myself to read them all (eventually) but I know about most. Here's a quiz.
- Tech
- AllWordPress and BloggingBlogging LifeProductivity and Time ManagmentDesignIcons and FontsMarketing and Promoting Your BlogEmail MarketingMailchimpSocial MediaPlugins
Adding Google Analytics to WordPress
Zip has installed an SEO plugin. So he probably wants to be able to find out how many visitors are actually coming to his website and what pages they are viewing. In this post, he'll install Google Analytics using a plugin so he can start viewing analytics data for his new website.How to Use Yoast to Configure Your Post for SEO
Zip's added the Yoast SEO plugin to his blog. Let's look at how he can optimize a post (or page) for search engine optimization using the Yoast plugin as well as some things to keep in mind when using this helpful plugin.Sloth Installs an SEO Plugin (Why You Should Use an SEO Plugin and How to Configure Yoast SEO)
Zip has completed basic design work on his blog. Next, he's going to move on to Search Engine Optimization. In this post, we briefly look at some of the plugins available to help with SEO, and install and configure the Yoast SEO plugin. - WordPress Glossary
- Writing
Getting Unstuck with Fiction Writing
It might sound like I'm handing down advice with this post title, but it's just am exploration of my own stuck-ness when it comes to fiction writing.Should The “B” in Black be Capitalized?
Recently, my own writing confronted me with the question of whether the B in Black should be capitalized. Should it? Here are some thoughts on the matter and the policies of some various news organizations.Showcreeping
Showcreeping: a word that doesn't exist, but should. It refers to the act of sneaking up on someone who's watching a TV series, watching along, and then demanding that they not watch ahead without you.
- Home
- About
- My Stuff
- Glossary
- Arts and Crafts
I tried cutting an LP with my Cricut Maker (and here’s what happened).
Can you cut a vinyl record with the Cricut Maker? So far, my answer's been "no."How to Easily Create Text on an Embroidery Machine Without Investing in Expensive Embroidery Software (and making some sweary retro dish towels, if you want them:)
If you have an embroidery machine and want to easily create text, BX fonts may be your new best friend. Here's how to use them, and my files for some sweary retro dish towels.Rediscovering the Joy of Making Things
Being stuck at or near home, I'm rediscovering the joy of making things and creating a space in which to do so.
- Art and Design
Zen is Not a Competitive Sport
Perplexity - 0This is a cartoon that I drew back in about 2011 or 2012, I think. Thank you WQ for saving it for me! Here's what inspired it.The Beautiful Faces of the Vogue Challenge (and anime characters and cats?)
I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised. It is on the Internet, which loves memes and cats.People responded to the #VogueChallenge in droves and some of the results are astounding and breathtaking. But did some of the entries subtract a bit from the movement's intent?The Drone Video of the Capitol Hill Black Lives Matter Mural in Seattle is Very Cool!
A drone photographer took a stunning overhead photo of the Black Lives Matter mural in Seattle's CHAZ. Here's more about one of the coolest things I've seen today.
- FAQs and Forums
- Animals and Pets
- Books
- AllBook ReviewsAudiobook ReviewsFantasy and Science Fiction Audiobook ReviewsChildren's BooksPicture BooksComics and Graphic Novel ReviewsFantasy Graphic Novel ReviewsHorror Graphic Novel ReviewsFictionLiterary Fiction
The Sandman Audible Version May Bring New Readers to an Old Series
Audible recently released a voice-acted audio version of Neil Gaiman's popular and acclaimed graphic novel series The Sandman. Should you listen to it? Even if you've never read the graphic novels, if you like Neil Gaiman, "dark fantasy," or horror, you'll probably love it. If that doesn't describe you this audiobook, like the graphic novels, is probably not for you.David Mitchell’s New Book, Utopia Avenue is a Touching 1960s Pop Rock Romp
David Mitchell's latest book, Utopia Avenue, is a moving and sometimes-surreal romp with a late-1960s London pop/rock/folk band.Fantasy Novels with Older Female Adventurers
I hit a big birthday last year and went on a solo road trip. I love reading fantasy and wanted to indulge myself with novels with an older female protagonist. How many did I find? None, really.
- Entertainment
- AllMoviesMovie ReviewsMovie Reviews: Animation and AnimePodcastsPodcast ReviewsTelevisionTV SeriesAnimated TV SeriesAvatar: The Last AirbenderStar Trek: Lower Decks
The Boys: Amazon Prime’s Series is an Extremely Bingeable Take on the Dysfunctional Superhero Trope
Amazon Prime's original series, "The Boys," follows (in part) a group of dysfunctional superheroes. Remind you of anything? The series returns for its second season on September 4. Here's more about the series and why we're eagerly awaiting its return.Avatar: The Last Airbender: Do We Really Need Live-Action Remakes?
Avatar: The Last Airbender has had a recent surge in popularity lately with its rerelease on Netflix. A live-action series is in the making which can only be better than M. Night Shayamalan's flop. But do we really need live-action remakes of animated shows and movies that were already great?I Have Some Trepidation About Star Trek: Lower Decks
Star Trek: Lower Decks is a new animated series that steams on CBS: All Access on August 6. Will it become a valued addition to the Star Trek Universe or will it be a cringe-inducing experience for the trekkie?
- Education
How to Type Commonly Used Accents on Windows 10 International Keyboard (Including a Cheat Sheet for French Accents)
One thing that I found frustrating when learning French was having to type a bunch of accents on the keyboard. Using the international keyboard is really not too hard, and after a while you can easily commit the keys to memory. But at first, it was très difficile so I created a cheat sheet. Here it is, along with some advice about using the international keyboard and a refresher on French accents.Can Language Learning in Our Later Years Help Stave Off Dementia?
It's a likable notion that learning a foreign language might help stave off cognitive decline and dementia in our senior years. But is it true? Studies suggest positive benefits to bilingualism in old age but are generally small and inconclusive. Still, there are intrinsic benefits to learning a second language.
- Fiction, Essays, Poems
Judies and Maurices: Why We Need to Stop Labeling People
I was thinking about an episode from my college days when my roommate explained that there were "two kinds of people." This led me to think of all the labeling and namecalling we do, and how harmful it can be.COVID Confinement May Be Pushing Me Into Second Adolescence
Is COVID-19-imposed exile pushing me into a second childhood or at least second adolescence in middle age? Being stuck at home with my daughter (and her with me) has pushed me into a realm of animated movies and video games. What will I look like on the other side?Showcreeping
Showcreeping: a word that doesn't exist, but should. It refers to the act of sneaking up on someone who's watching a TV series, watching along, and then demanding that they not watch ahead without you.
- Food
Raspberry Chevre Green Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts
The combination of sweet raspberries, creamy chevre, and the smokiness of toasted pine nuts are amazing in this simple green salad that's perfect for Summer -- or anytime!Mangopeño Smoothie
The combination of mango and jalapeño might seem odd but you just might like it! And smoothies may just be an ultimate concoction for the healthy non-foodie!Making Mexican Sugar Skulls for Dia De Los Muertos
Here's a recipe for Mexican Sugar Skulls. Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos with these colorful skulls. They're not to eat but are fun to make and make great October decor.- Cooking Glossary
- Health
Introverts Get Fewer Kudos for Expressions of Passion Than Extroverts, Study Shows
A new study suggests that extroverted ways of expressing passion receive more social support and rewards in the workplace than typically introverted ways of expressing passion. Here's more about that and what the passionate introvert might do to balance the scales.It’s OK to Feel What You Feel
Perplexity - 0We've all experienced loss recently, in one form or another. Even if you are among the more fortunate, making yourself feel guilty for feeling your feelings is, ultimately, unhelpful.Can Language Learning in Our Later Years Help Stave Off Dementia?
It's a likable notion that learning a foreign language might help stave off cognitive decline and dementia in our senior years. But is it true? Studies suggest positive benefits to bilingualism in old age but are generally small and inconclusive. Still, there are intrinsic benefits to learning a second language.
- Home and Garden
My Faux “Antique” Library Room
Want a (relatively) cheap "vintage" front room/library room? Here's mine. We gave our daughter and her friend the go-ahead to decorate our front foom however they liked. This is the outcome.Faux “French Country” Fireplace: A DIY Furniture Painting Project
Even if you're not an avid furniture painter, getting a secondhand electric fireplace and chalk painting it yourself to get a sort-of-French-country look isn't too difficult.The Terrible Case of the Toaster-Mouse
Did you know that, though some people see getting a cat as a possible solution to a rodent problem, sometimes they can be the cause of the problem?When a mouse popped out of our toaster, we knew we had an issue. The culprit? Our cat!
- Geek
- AllAnimation and AnimeFandomsAvatar: The Last AirbenderSandmanStar TrekThe BoysMerchToys and Collectibles
The Boys: Amazon Prime’s Series is an Extremely Bingeable Take on the Dysfunctional Superhero Trope
Amazon Prime's original series, "The Boys," follows (in part) a group of dysfunctional superheroes. Remind you of anything? The series returns for its second season on September 4. Here's more about the series and why we're eagerly awaiting its return.The Sandman Audible Version May Bring New Readers to an Old Series
Audible recently released a voice-acted audio version of Neil Gaiman's popular and acclaimed graphic novel series The Sandman. Should you listen to it? Even if you've never read the graphic novels, if you like Neil Gaiman, "dark fantasy," or horror, you'll probably love it. If that doesn't describe you this audiobook, like the graphic novels, is probably not for you.Avatar: The Last Airbender: Do We Really Need Live-Action Remakes?
Avatar: The Last Airbender has had a recent surge in popularity lately with its rerelease on Netflix. A live-action series is in the making which can only be better than M. Night Shayamalan's flop. But do we really need live-action remakes of animated shows and movies that were already great?
- Quotes
It’s Never Too Late to Be What You Might Have Been
Reflections on "It's Never too Late to Be What You Might Have Been," a quote attributed to Victorian-era novelist George Eliot.
- Society, Culture, and Politics