A while back I thought I'd try my hand at wood carving. It looked like a fun, easy way to spend my time. With practice, I'm sure I could crank out some basic carvings in a few minutes. The first thing I made was a little wooden bookmark with an owl at the top. I... Continue Reading →
Pokémon, a bulbasaur
My first experience with Pokémon was the cartoon series. I watched it because my kids were little and I wanted to enjoy time with them. So we watched. All these years later, I finally find myself actually wanting to play with one version of that world: Pokémon GO. I’m not trying too hard, maybe out... Continue Reading →
Eating out
Have you ever worked with a hot glue gun? I’m eating cheesy enchiladas at a restaurant and the gummy, melted string of cheese follows my fork. Over the carne guisada, over the beans, around the blade of the knife. I want the cheese to cool and break off; I rest it on the beans, but... Continue Reading →