Jinked

Worked on my zine all day today. It’s nearly done, but looking at the video I realize I had one of the pages laid out wrong… so I have to cut it up and re-lay it out. Live and learn I guess. This master copy is going to be a bitch. Oh well. Live and learn.

I think I was channeling DeceasedCrab in the beginning there. Too many Let’s Plays. Today was a highly productive day despite being out of the house for a good chunk of it. I went to get a quote for my health insurance this morning at the Shaner Agency. Such nice people who have known our family for over 10 years, I think. It was a [...]

Snow. A snowstorm is okay because it has a visible beginning and end. I can plan for things, especially things that are travel related. Lake effect snow? Nuh-uh. There’s a beginning, but no end. Endless snow rolling off Lake Michigan right to my front door (or rather my apartment complex) makes me want to rip out my hair and put chains on my tires. Lake [...]

Just as I started cooking tonight, the thought of, “Why don’t I make this a video?” struck me, and I quickly acted on it. I need a tripod. I’m not sure whether or not this Indian Curry recipe counts as a thrifty cooking meal. Let me do a little math. Chicken breasts – $4.47 Coconut milk – $2.39 Tomato paste – $0.50 Lemon – $0.75 [...]