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Pancakes

One day, I wanted pancakes. Then I realized: I can make pancakes! I got a pancake recipe from the internet, and I made pancake, and I realized: Pancakes are really easy to make. And: I can make chocolate chip pancakes … Continue reading

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Bulky Sherlock Scarf

I started making myself a Sherlock scarf using some fine yarn and small needles. But I got bored. It’s an easy pattern and it’s taking forever. I haven’t given up on that one yet, but bulky yarn is so much … Continue reading

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Christmas Treats

Three tasty Christmas treats. Marshmallow snowmen. Dip marshmallows in melted almond bark – add mini chocolate chips for decoration (face and buttons). (or just skip the chocolate chips and call them snow balls) ———————————- I don’t actually have a name … Continue reading

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Mini Pumpkin Castle

Besides cubicle decorating, my work also has a mini pumpkin decorating contest for Halloween. There tend to be a lot of cute entries, and didn’t really expect to win (I didn’t). Especially when two days before the contest I still … Continue reading

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George the Eggnog

I was talking with some friends, and the topic of my pet eggnog came up. For some reason, they wanted to see a picture. So, here it is. This is George.

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Cubicle Castle: The Making of

I started with some large cardboard boxes my friend had in her basement. I connected them using Mr. McGroovy’s box rivets (https://mrmcgroovys.com/). I had planned to use hot glue and duct tape, but I found the Mr. McGroovy website when … Continue reading

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Cubicle Castle

I won the office Halloween cubicle decorating contest this year. The drawbridge opens, so I can get in and out (although it is awkward, especially if I’m trying to carry something). Here’s a different angle, you can see the crenelations … Continue reading

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How not to move a couch

I noticed some people trying to get a couch into a third floor apartment… (note: the girl on the second floor is standing on the porch rail, not the couch) I was on my way out, so I didn’t stick … Continue reading

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Costume Ideas

I’m starting to plan costumes for Dragon Con next year. I probably won’t go all out like some people do, partially because I’m lazy, and partially because I‘m going to rank comfort as the most important factor. I have a … Continue reading

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Dragon Con

I just got home from Dragon*Con! It was awesome! Now I am prolonging the experience by watching DragonConTV on YouTube (we were not in a host hotel, so I haven’t seen any of it. So: What is DragonCon? (or, you … Continue reading

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