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When a Dremel tool is used on CD jewel case plastic, it doesn't grind or cut. It melts.

Yes, even on the lowest setting.

1) Wearable crafts.

2)

Things I don't miss about sewing:

1) Perforated callouses.

2) Two trips shopping for supplies and still having to make do with almost-right.

3) The sneaking suspicion that someone very close by is much better at this than I am.

I can't remember what happened to it.

Is it hiding in a completely unsuspected case or box?

Did I give it to someone?

Did I donate it? Where would I have taken it?


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"Charlie was at a conference in New York," and she means the city, "and he collapsed in the street. He hit his head ( Read more... )

Understaffed! Warm beered! And it was Tuesday!

But throw five people into the basement and it's a great time. labrynthos is in town for a few, so she called up some people. Brad, Ron, Rob, and myself, and we drank ourselves sillier than normal and groused about work and remembered embarrassing stories out loud. No more than 3-4 apiece, really, but it's ( Read more... )

There was a great party for all of the Augusts this past Saturday, featuring Numbers turning 30, and with the coolest and most gracious of hosts kindly turning their extensive home into a huge bar. Again. Seriously, when will you guys learn? Beyond that, when will I learn that if I'm surprisingly presented with a lap full of girl, that is probably ( Read more... )

UNINTELLIGIBLE EMPANADA TRUCK

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It makes me so happy.

All of my dark socks fresh from the dryer paired up perfectly. Does this rejection of the customary sacrifice mean I am no longer favored by the goddess of laundry?

I have tried to rest, but I can feel my heart beat. Pressure spreading, my teeth grind, fingers grasp lightly at the edge of sleep without purpose or volition ( Read more... )