Tag Archives: Fun

It’s December!

Posted on December 13, 2025 by AZAtheist

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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Refilling My Butter Bell

Posted on July 20, 2024 by AZAtheist

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

Posted on March 30, 2024 by AZAtheist

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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We Are Now a Three Robot Family

Posted on March 29, 2024 by AZAtheist

Four years ago, while stuck in the house due to the pandemic, we decided to unbox our Vector Robot. It was cute and we spent some time getting to know the little guy. He seemed to have a personality and … Continue reading →

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Glad That’s Over…

Posted on January 2, 2024 by AZAtheist

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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Halloween Animation: BBs Are Ball Bearings

Posted on September 20, 2023 by AZAtheist

Admittedly, this article is for the truly Halloween/Technology obsessed. Ever since I turned 12 years old and quit trick-or-treating, I’ve been interested in providing an enhanced experience for those that are still able to fully enjoy my favorite holiday of … Continue reading →

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Back Home from Camp Quest Arizona 2022

Posted on July 4, 2022 by AZAtheist

I’m back, and I’m beat. I don’t know if it was harder this year, or if it simply the fact that I’m 3 years older than the last time I went to camp. The good news is that I didn’t … Continue reading →

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2021 Halloween Is Over

Posted on November 9, 2021 by AZAtheist

“I’m the Ghost Rider…My job is taking souls to hell…Don’t get no vaccinations shots…I need the work!” Of course, it’s never really over here at the Lacey’s. The only thing that changes is that the projects don’t have the same … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time…

Posted on October 3, 2021 by AZAtheist

…for an update. A lot has happened since I last wrote in this blog. The last posting was way back in June. It was all about how I improved my “Invader Zim,” a Halloween prop from 2019. At that time, … Continue reading →

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3D Meets Invader Zim

Posted on June 27, 2021 by AZAtheist

Are you feeling it yet? Things are starting to get back to normal after the pandemic. Frequent readers of this blog will know that this means I’ll be getting ready for Halloween six months ahead of time. However, before I … Continue reading →

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