Author Archives: Alice
Fwd: Interesting Art by Liu Bolin the Invisible Man
You’ve probably already seen this guy, but I like these pictures enough to share them anyway. The email this came in claimed he painted himself. Since then I’ve seen an interview with him which clearly showed someone else doing the painting. Either way, it’s in interesting concept well executed.
169/365 Big Hole
This one’s a couple years old. It was taken around Christmas in The Big Hole – which is a valley in Western Montana with an elevation around 7,000 feet.
Peaunut Butter Slices
1 c butter 1/2 c peanut butter 1/2 c granulated sugar 1/2 c packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 1/4 c flour 1 tsp baking powder Beat butter, shortening, and peanut butter together. Add sugars, egg, and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients separately then mix gradually into beaten mixture. Chill for 45 minutes. Shape into rolls. Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and chill overnight. Reshape to be nice and round. Remove wrap. Cut into 1/4 inch […]
Without Doing a Lick of Work
I kind of missed last week’s PhotoHunt, when the theme was 12. I had it planned, but not photographed. Never did get it photographed. So This week I’m combining them. Previously in Jack and Jill, Jack made fun of Jill’s newly buff bod. She said he could lose some weight, and he chased her. Jack: *pant, pant, pant* I feel like we’ve been running forever. Jill: It’s only been 12 minutes. Jill: See. I was right about you being out […]
167/365 New Camera
I got a new camera for Christmas – a Sony Alpha230. I still have a lot to learn with it, but hopefully I’ll be able to take better pictures soon.
Suzie’s House 145 : Diane Makes Herself at Home
About half an hour early, Diane walked up the steps to the porch of Suzie’s house with her over night case in hand. She paused in front of the door, trying to decide if she should knock or simply walk in. Before all those people moved in with Suzie, Diane wouldn’t have thought twice. She would simply have gone around back and walked into the kitchen, since that was where Suzie tended to spend her time. That was months ago. […]
Before You Go
Stop. Tell me why you’re leaving. You owe me nothing, still I ask, I beg; Was it the wall too high? the rope? the ladder? Which act failed? Which should I cut? Which joke fell flat? Tell me, before you walk away, leaving me nary a dime Have I no talent as a mime? . . . . The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words.
13 New Years Resolutions
1. I will spend more writing than I do reading manga or playing video games. 2. I will be absolutely sure that any and all of my vehicles have the right amount of oil. 3. I will NOT drive The Boy more than 1,000 miles to visit friends. 4. I will hug The Girl every time she sticks her head out of her room and says “hi”. 5. I will actually listen to my kids, and not merely so I’ll […]
History with Mr. Al
I’ve been in hibernation all week, so don’t have any history or research post ready for you this week, but Mr. Al has been busy. He’s already given me the first week’s post. It’s on Marie Antoinette’s mother. Until he pointed it out, I had no idea how interesting the woman could be.
