Category Archives: Maker

It’s December!

Winter Solstice is right around the corner. In fact, it is one week from today on a Sunday this year. What that means is that I can have the annual winter solstice celebration start a bit earlier. I can light … Continue reading

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Halloween 2025–Best Ever–Now it’s Over

Loyal readers, My Halloween display was the best ever. However, the experience this year was VERY demanding and could have been a bunch better. On the good side, I lost about 10 pounds, but I was worn to a frazzle. … Continue reading

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Refilling My Butter Bell

I am fond of my butter bell…Mine is made of marble and keeps a quarter pound of butter fresh and soft on my counter. However, reloading it is a mess. I get butter on my hands. Washing up required warm … Continue reading

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We Are Living in a Plastic World

Yesterday, I put up a couple of posts about our personality robots. I’ve always loved the idea of having robots. I remember asking Santa for a Robot Commando way back in 1961 when I was 8. My neighbor did get … Continue reading

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Glad That’s Over…

Happy New Year! However, the Chinese curse is still with us. Not talking about COVID 19, although that IS still with us. I’m talking about the curse that goes, “May you live in interesting times.” I’m going to try and … Continue reading

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