Category: hacks + do it yourself

As some of you know, there was a time in my life when I made a whole lot of pottery (mainly earthen and stoneware thrown on a wheel). I saw…

I made up this recipe after watching some Food Network TV and having the urge for something hot and yummy. My first time trying to make a true risotto. Lemon/Ginger…

ltg_lateral Digging this artwork created through Processing software. bit more info here

Sarah @ work gave us this terrific salad recipe: Quinoa Salad Recipe 1 cup Quinoa (Rinse well, add to 2 cups boiling water, simmer covered for 12-15 min. let sit…

Left alone on a Saturday after a cancelled trip; I find myself looking for diversions and fun stuff. Just ordered; All for a Few Perfect Waves: The Audacious Life of…

This is the best new canned beer drink tradition I’ve seen in years; “…a ‘wizard staff’ is when you finish a beer and tape it underneath your next beer. As…

Excellent graffiti that caught my eye. The artist’s name also is the key to this one: “D*FACE”. View slightly larger

Defacement of Canadian money is a crime — but if you’re going to do it – at least do it well. The zombie bills are great. More at DE-NOTED —…

oh yeah Made me laugh in this hectic week I’m having.

Crosswalk Countdown – GuerilLA from Kelly Herrington on Vimeo. Make you smile video of the day. Very funny.

Here’s a handy little app to install and then forgot about ’til the day comes when you’ve somehow overwritten your clipboard or possibly lost some work. “Jumpcut is an application…

Because Vandals Like Tetris, Too I know a girl who won Tetris. Which is crazy.

You can now follow along with Jenny’s ‘statements’ on twitter. “jenny holzer is famous for her short statements, formally called ‘truisms’. some are common myths while others are just phrases…

Twistori pulls in 6 x “I ___”‘s from the twitter-verse in stream across your screen. Visit and watch for a bit.

Excellent and entertaining presentation from Clay Shirky (thanks Johan !).