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For Labor Day, How About $3.50 per Gallon…In Taxes.
Last week the Economist published OECD data showing the change in gas taxes for a number of countries. As you can see, the jump in taxes for some countries is pretty astounding. I‘ve always admired the Economist’s data presentations, so I decided to see how difficult it is to duplicate their techniques. So I started … Continue reading
Our WordPress Blog is Free of Malware
As many people who read this blog know, it is hosted by WordPress.com who does all the ‘heavy-lifting’ for us. We just do the content, they provide all the ‘extras’ and host the blog. There have been reports over the past few days that WordPress blogs are spreading a ‘worm’ to people who visit infected … Continue reading
New Blog Theme Tryout
If you’ve read our blog before then you may notice a new look. We’ve put on a new theme, which is much easier than changing your clothes in a phone booth. Our blog is published/hosted on WordPress.com. They do all the heavy lifting in the back room, making sure the site works, so that we … Continue reading
Bette Davis Eyes
This post really isn’t about Bette Davis, but I like the song. On the other hand, it is about eyes, so it’s not a total stretch. I’ve always been a “morning person” and usually get up around sunrise. Except in the winter when I get up earlier. Anyway, there is a time when the sunlight … Continue reading
Separated At Birth, And Now Reunited!
Turns out I’m glad I didn’t buy an iPhone. Because if I had, Nuvi and Tilt would never have been reunited. Those are funny names for a Sister and Brother combo, but in the world of electronics it’s not at all that freakish. You see, Nuvi (on the left) is the GPS device I purchased … Continue reading
Dead Simple
A reliable source has told me that my last few posts have been too convoluted. He said to get simple. OK, here we go. The question burning in your mind is whether a bird can outrun bird-shot? And the answer would be, No. But some do better than others. Here is your chart from The … Continue reading
Starbucks, Lean On Me
Leslie and I are coffee nutters. This is how bad it is. When we travel overseas our first stop is a discount appliance store where we buy a drip-style coffee maker. That way we can make our own really strong morning coffee no matter where we are staying. At the end of our trip we … Continue reading
Now Sharing Our Desktop Pictures
It’s important to find a niche where you can excel. And when it comes to photography my niche is pretty small. I specialize in pictures for your computer’s desktop; they are (just a little) harder to create than you might think. Because you need to frame and expose them so that the icons on your desktop … Continue reading
Chicken or Beef? Nope, Hand Me The Vacuum.
Leslie and I have an agreement on the division of labour. I stay out of the kitchen, and she stays out of the cleaning supplies. Here I am, in my cleaning-the-house outfit. There is once small problem however. When I’m dolled up, and the vacuum is screaming, I can’t hear the Podcasts on my MP3 player. … Continue reading
What The Flock?
I guess I completely missed the 80’s. I know for sure I missed the 60’s, but I came by that honestly; as in “if you remember the 60’s you weren’t there.” So imagine the surprise when my son Matthew told me he found a really great T-Shirt featuring a Flock of Gulls. He pointed me … Continue reading
High Tech Orbiting Comb-Over for Father’s Day
A High-Tech Orbiting Comb-Over in honor of the Father’s Day Weekend. Enjoy. This work is by a good friend, Michael Jacobs. The real title of his piece is Orbiting Infinity; I’ve taken a small liberty here to share a bit of good-natured fun on Father’s Day.
Just Another Mystery
- Weaving A Different Kind of Necklace
- Jumping into Spring
- The Art of Using Natures Bounty to Dye Cloth
- A Shibori Stitched and Felted Wrap
- Faux Fur, Vogue and Verve
- The Perfect Dance, Part 2
- The Perfect Dance
- The Vest That Mysteriously Turned Into A Purse
- Vintage Kimono Baby Booties
- Zipper, Keys, and a Linen Belt Buckle
Sterling Jewelry & Gifts
Not A Mystery 