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First they came for Calibri
And I did not speak out
Because I did not use Microsoft Word
And I did not speak out
Because I did not use Microsoft Word
December 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
First they came for Calibri
And I did not speak out
Because I did not use Microsoft Word
And I did not speak out
Because I did not use Microsoft Word
Compostable is Not Always Compostable- Why “Compostable” Insulation Shouldn’t Go In the Pulp Vat
Years and years ago I dumped the soft denim based insulation from a meal delivery service into my home compost. The company bragged that it was compostable. It was but not in a home compost bin. My…
Years and years ago I dumped the soft denim based insulation from a meal delivery service into my home compost. The company bragged that it was compostable. It was but not in a home compost bin. My…
Compostable is Not Always Compostable- Why “Compostable” Insulation Shouldn’t Go In the Pulp Vat
Years and years ago I dumped the soft denim based insulation from a meal delivery service into my home compost. The company bragged that it was compostable. It was but not in a home compost bin. My compost bin didn't get to the kind of heat it needed to break down the bio plastics added to the fluff. It only partially broke it down.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Compostable is Not Always Compostable- Why “Compostable” Insulation Shouldn’t Go In the Pulp Vat
Years and years ago I dumped the soft denim based insulation from a meal delivery service into my home compost. The company bragged that it was compostable. It was but not in a home compost bin. My…
Years and years ago I dumped the soft denim based insulation from a meal delivery service into my home compost. The company bragged that it was compostable. It was but not in a home compost bin. My…
Vacuum Sealers
Over the years we've had a few different vacuum sealers. We were initially gifted an "As Seen On TV" one from my MIL who had bought one off QVC or somewhere else in the 90s. It worked okay but struggled to suck and seal anything but the thinnest bags. We didn't like it. Then my…
Over the years we've had a few different vacuum sealers. We were initially gifted an "As Seen On TV" one from my MIL who had bought one off QVC or somewhere else in the 90s. It worked okay but struggled to suck and seal anything but the thinnest bags. We didn't like it. Then my…
Vacuum Sealers
Over the years we've had a few different vacuum sealers. We were initially gifted an "As Seen On TV" one from my MIL who had bought one off QVC or somewhere else in the 90s. It worked okay but struggled to suck and seal anything but the thinnest bags. We didn't like it. Then my parents got a FoodSaver and it worked!
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December 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Vacuum Sealers
Over the years we've had a few different vacuum sealers. We were initially gifted an "As Seen On TV" one from my MIL who had bought one off QVC or somewhere else in the 90s. It worked okay but struggled to suck and seal anything but the thinnest bags. We didn't like it. Then my…
Over the years we've had a few different vacuum sealers. We were initially gifted an "As Seen On TV" one from my MIL who had bought one off QVC or somewhere else in the 90s. It worked okay but struggled to suck and seal anything but the thinnest bags. We didn't like it. Then my…
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Some claim the Clapperclaw comes from villagers forced from their homes by the clearances of medieval sheep barons or landowners wanting stately parks. A summoning of an old carrion god to bring a vengeance on greed. In this, a remembrance of folklore as ache for justice. – Dr. M. Benn #Folklore
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Some claim the Clapperclaw comes from villagers forced from their homes by the clearances of medieval sheep barons or landowners wanting stately parks. A summoning of an old carrion god to bring a vengeance on greed. In this, a remembrance of folklore as ache for justice. – Dr. M. Benn #Folklore
Bone Broth
When we buy an easy chicken (what we call a rotisserie chicken) we save the carcass. That goes into the crock pot or stock pot with carrots, celery, and onion and a little salt. All rough chopped. If I have herbs I'll add them. But generally I leave this stock pretty plain and add…
When we buy an easy chicken (what we call a rotisserie chicken) we save the carcass. That goes into the crock pot or stock pot with carrots, celery, and onion and a little salt. All rough chopped. If I have herbs I'll add them. But generally I leave this stock pretty plain and add…
Bone Broth
When we buy an easy chicken (what we call a rotisserie chicken) we save the carcass. That goes into the crock pot or stock pot with carrots, celery, and onion and a little salt. All rough chopped. If I have herbs I'll add them. But generally I leave this stock pretty plain and add seasoning later. The whole thing is covered in plenty of water.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Bone Broth
When we buy an easy chicken (what we call a rotisserie chicken) we save the carcass. That goes into the crock pot or stock pot with carrots, celery, and onion and a little salt. All rough chopped. If I have herbs I'll add them. But generally I leave this stock pretty plain and add…
When we buy an easy chicken (what we call a rotisserie chicken) we save the carcass. That goes into the crock pot or stock pot with carrots, celery, and onion and a little salt. All rough chopped. If I have herbs I'll add them. But generally I leave this stock pretty plain and add…
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Well, I guess I have a single (actual) post up on the very sparse & very new blog. Wanna go read it? It's inkvent day 1
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(I have no idea what I'm doing, please be nice. I don't have a newsletter up yet, but am going to work on it. One thing at a time)
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(I have no idea what I'm doing, please be nice. I don't have a newsletter up yet, but am going to work on it. One thing at a time)
Inkventpocalypse 2025 Day 1
Inkventpocalypse 2025
Okay, here we go. Here's day 1 of five different ink, paint, & tea advent calendars.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Well, I guess I have a single (actual) post up on the very sparse & very new blog. Wanna go read it? It's inkvent day 1
www.inkygeek.com/inkventpocal...
(I have no idea what I'm doing, please be nice. I don't have a newsletter up yet, but am going to work on it. One thing at a time)
www.inkygeek.com/inkventpocal...
(I have no idea what I'm doing, please be nice. I don't have a newsletter up yet, but am going to work on it. One thing at a time)
Meal Planning and Costco
My wife and I used to have a Costco membership, it was gifted to her from a family member. We let it run out because Costco was a pain in the rear to get to. We just never went. And at the time we didn't have the chest freezer. My parents years ago insisted we all go to…
My wife and I used to have a Costco membership, it was gifted to her from a family member. We let it run out because Costco was a pain in the rear to get to. We just never went. And at the time we didn't have the chest freezer. My parents years ago insisted we all go to…
Meal Planning and Costco
My wife and I used to have a Costco membership, it was gifted to her from a family member. We let it run out because Costco was a pain in the rear to get to. We just never went. And at the time we didn't have the chest freezer. My parents years ago insisted we all go to Home Depot where they saw a dented mini deep freer, and insisted on buying it for us.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Meal Planning and Costco
My wife and I used to have a Costco membership, it was gifted to her from a family member. We let it run out because Costco was a pain in the rear to get to. We just never went. And at the time we didn't have the chest freezer. My parents years ago insisted we all go to…
My wife and I used to have a Costco membership, it was gifted to her from a family member. We let it run out because Costco was a pain in the rear to get to. We just never went. And at the time we didn't have the chest freezer. My parents years ago insisted we all go to…
Making Recycled Paper Pulp as a Meditation on Consumption
So I continued my paper pulp making into the last 2 weeks. I'm working to make more pulp for papercrete and paper mâché clay. We don't have a huge amount of stuff coming in- bills, flyers and such. Over the last few days we had some amazon…
So I continued my paper pulp making into the last 2 weeks. I'm working to make more pulp for papercrete and paper mâché clay. We don't have a huge amount of stuff coming in- bills, flyers and such. Over the last few days we had some amazon…
Making Recycled Paper Pulp as a Meditation on Consumption
So I continued my paper pulp making into the last 2 weeks. I'm working to make more pulp for papercrete and paper mâché clay. We don't have a huge amount of stuff coming in- bills, flyers and such. Over the last few days we had some amazon orders arrive that are on subscription- dog food and dish soap. IMO Cardboard is a superior material for making paper pulp.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Making Recycled Paper Pulp as a Meditation on Consumption
So I continued my paper pulp making into the last 2 weeks. I'm working to make more pulp for papercrete and paper mâché clay. We don't have a huge amount of stuff coming in- bills, flyers and such. Over the last few days we had some amazon…
So I continued my paper pulp making into the last 2 weeks. I'm working to make more pulp for papercrete and paper mâché clay. We don't have a huge amount of stuff coming in- bills, flyers and such. Over the last few days we had some amazon…
Coffee and Recycled Paper Pulp Briquettes are Better?
Well the coffee and paper pulp briquettes are dried and now tested. I see now why so many people make them. They are seriously superior to paper alone. All of the recycled paper briquettes put out a quick 20 minute burst of heat. The difference…
Well the coffee and paper pulp briquettes are dried and now tested. I see now why so many people make them. They are seriously superior to paper alone. All of the recycled paper briquettes put out a quick 20 minute burst of heat. The difference…
Coffee and Recycled Paper Pulp Briquettes are Better?
Well the coffee and paper pulp briquettes are dried and now tested. I see now why so many people make them. They are seriously superior to paper alone. All of the recycled paper briquettes put out a quick 20 minute burst of heat. The difference is in the ash left behind. The paper pulp only briquettes leave behind a fine powdery white ash that stays in the form of the original briquette.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Coffee and Recycled Paper Pulp Briquettes are Better?
Well the coffee and paper pulp briquettes are dried and now tested. I see now why so many people make them. They are seriously superior to paper alone. All of the recycled paper briquettes put out a quick 20 minute burst of heat. The difference…
Well the coffee and paper pulp briquettes are dried and now tested. I see now why so many people make them. They are seriously superior to paper alone. All of the recycled paper briquettes put out a quick 20 minute burst of heat. The difference…
The Week Long Paper Gather Experiment
The first batch of pulp made 29.5 small briquettes and 4 fist sized briquettes. Each one burns for about 20 to 30 minutes in the pellet stove and leaves behind a fine white powdery ash. Fly ash and air borne particles seem to be at a minimum. The second batch…
The first batch of pulp made 29.5 small briquettes and 4 fist sized briquettes. Each one burns for about 20 to 30 minutes in the pellet stove and leaves behind a fine white powdery ash. Fly ash and air borne particles seem to be at a minimum. The second batch…
The Week Long Paper Gather Experiment
The first batch of pulp made 29.5 small briquettes and 4 fist sized briquettes. Each one burns for about 20 to 30 minutes in the pellet stove and leaves behind a fine white powdery ash. Fly ash and air borne particles seem to be at a minimum. The second batch made another 20 small briquettes of just pulp, 10 with some dryer lint added, and another 10 with coffee grounds.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The Week Long Paper Gather Experiment
The first batch of pulp made 29.5 small briquettes and 4 fist sized briquettes. Each one burns for about 20 to 30 minutes in the pellet stove and leaves behind a fine white powdery ash. Fly ash and air borne particles seem to be at a minimum. The second batch…
The first batch of pulp made 29.5 small briquettes and 4 fist sized briquettes. Each one burns for about 20 to 30 minutes in the pellet stove and leaves behind a fine white powdery ash. Fly ash and air borne particles seem to be at a minimum. The second batch…
Matte Plastic Coating
I'm working on my most recent batch of recycled paper pulp. I had shredded a stack of mail and one of the credit card offers had a grippy matte coating. It reminded me of that rubbery coating a lot of electronics had about 5 years ago. I disregarded my worry and ran it…
I'm working on my most recent batch of recycled paper pulp. I had shredded a stack of mail and one of the credit card offers had a grippy matte coating. It reminded me of that rubbery coating a lot of electronics had about 5 years ago. I disregarded my worry and ran it…
Matte Plastic Coating
I'm working on my most recent batch of recycled paper pulp. I had shredded a stack of mail and one of the credit card offers had a grippy matte coating. It reminded me of that rubbery coating a lot of electronics had about 5 years ago. I disregarded my worry and ran it through the shredder into my pulp bag. That was a mistake.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Matte Plastic Coating
I'm working on my most recent batch of recycled paper pulp. I had shredded a stack of mail and one of the credit card offers had a grippy matte coating. It reminded me of that rubbery coating a lot of electronics had about 5 years ago. I disregarded my worry and ran it…
I'm working on my most recent batch of recycled paper pulp. I had shredded a stack of mail and one of the credit card offers had a grippy matte coating. It reminded me of that rubbery coating a lot of electronics had about 5 years ago. I disregarded my worry and ran it…
So my interns (grad& undergrad) are looking for positions post grad, what are the favorite job seeking apps& websites for professional jobs other than LinkedIn? They are involved in an art org in a number of levels& are stellar interns. Very driven to learn& grow. Fave places to look for positions
December 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
So my interns (grad& undergrad) are looking for positions post grad, what are the favorite job seeking apps& websites for professional jobs other than LinkedIn? They are involved in an art org in a number of levels& are stellar interns. Very driven to learn& grow. Fave places to look for positions
When someone says, "Not to make you feel guilty but..." The next thing out of their mouth is designed to make you feel guilty and when you respond with, "oh I don't feel guilty about that." They do not know what to do.
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
When someone says, "Not to make you feel guilty but..." The next thing out of their mouth is designed to make you feel guilty and when you respond with, "oh I don't feel guilty about that." They do not know what to do.
Growing Up on a Farm and Grow Your Own Nonsense
One of the things that has really been upsetting me lately is the grow a garden to make ends meet nonsense. Clearly no one saying this ever spent time on a farm or grown much of their own veggies. Let alone preserve those veggies for winter use. I…
One of the things that has really been upsetting me lately is the grow a garden to make ends meet nonsense. Clearly no one saying this ever spent time on a farm or grown much of their own veggies. Let alone preserve those veggies for winter use. I…
Growing Up on a Farm and Grow Your Own Nonsense
One of the things that has really been upsetting me lately is the grow a garden to make ends meet nonsense. Clearly no one saying this ever spent time on a farm or grown much of their own veggies. Let alone preserve those veggies for winter use. I did. And I can tell you right now growing enough veggies to feed a single person let alone a family, is hard work.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Growing Up on a Farm and Grow Your Own Nonsense
One of the things that has really been upsetting me lately is the grow a garden to make ends meet nonsense. Clearly no one saying this ever spent time on a farm or grown much of their own veggies. Let alone preserve those veggies for winter use. I…
One of the things that has really been upsetting me lately is the grow a garden to make ends meet nonsense. Clearly no one saying this ever spent time on a farm or grown much of their own veggies. Let alone preserve those veggies for winter use. I…
A Return to the Rolled Cardboard Briquette
I first started to delve into this recycled paper briquette madness on a whim- rolling some cardboard and paper I had in the recycle bin into a log that fit into my charcoal grill. This was quite effective but smokey because I didn't cut my cardboard and…
I first started to delve into this recycled paper briquette madness on a whim- rolling some cardboard and paper I had in the recycle bin into a log that fit into my charcoal grill. This was quite effective but smokey because I didn't cut my cardboard and…
A Return to the Rolled Cardboard Briquette
I first started to delve into this recycled paper briquette madness on a whim- rolling some cardboard and paper I had in the recycle bin into a log that fit into my charcoal grill. This was quite effective but smokey because I didn't cut my cardboard and paper down to a precise size and I used masking tape to hold it in place.
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November 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A Return to the Rolled Cardboard Briquette
I first started to delve into this recycled paper briquette madness on a whim- rolling some cardboard and paper I had in the recycle bin into a log that fit into my charcoal grill. This was quite effective but smokey because I didn't cut my cardboard and…
I first started to delve into this recycled paper briquette madness on a whim- rolling some cardboard and paper I had in the recycle bin into a log that fit into my charcoal grill. This was quite effective but smokey because I didn't cut my cardboard and…
Worth It?
I've been weighing the "worth" of the recycled paper and other styles of briquettes. Worth meaning time spent to make, cost and energy to create, and final usefulness. Time spent is complicated because much of the time is down time- shred paper, put the paper into the bucket, cover with…
I've been weighing the "worth" of the recycled paper and other styles of briquettes. Worth meaning time spent to make, cost and energy to create, and final usefulness. Time spent is complicated because much of the time is down time- shred paper, put the paper into the bucket, cover with…
Worth It?
I've been weighing the "worth" of the recycled paper and other styles of briquettes. Worth meaning time spent to make, cost and energy to create, and final usefulness. Time spent is complicated because much of the time is down time- shred paper, put the paper into the bucket, cover with water and then wait 5 to 7 days for the paper and card to absorb the water.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Worth It?
I've been weighing the "worth" of the recycled paper and other styles of briquettes. Worth meaning time spent to make, cost and energy to create, and final usefulness. Time spent is complicated because much of the time is down time- shred paper, put the paper into the bucket, cover with…
I've been weighing the "worth" of the recycled paper and other styles of briquettes. Worth meaning time spent to make, cost and energy to create, and final usefulness. Time spent is complicated because much of the time is down time- shred paper, put the paper into the bucket, cover with…
Planning My Spring Garden
I am starting to plan my garden for this spring. We looked at the various veggies we like to eat fresh in the summer but also what veggies we like preserved for winter eating. For fresh veggies we like lettuces and a variety of greens. We also like a whole assortment of…
I am starting to plan my garden for this spring. We looked at the various veggies we like to eat fresh in the summer but also what veggies we like preserved for winter eating. For fresh veggies we like lettuces and a variety of greens. We also like a whole assortment of…
Planning My Spring Garden
I am starting to plan my garden for this spring. We looked at the various veggies we like to eat fresh in the summer but also what veggies we like preserved for winter eating. For fresh veggies we like lettuces and a variety of greens. We also like a whole assortment of peppers and tomatoes and cucumbers. Not to mention the herbs we really like.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Planning My Spring Garden
I am starting to plan my garden for this spring. We looked at the various veggies we like to eat fresh in the summer but also what veggies we like preserved for winter eating. For fresh veggies we like lettuces and a variety of greens. We also like a whole assortment of…
I am starting to plan my garden for this spring. We looked at the various veggies we like to eat fresh in the summer but also what veggies we like preserved for winter eating. For fresh veggies we like lettuces and a variety of greens. We also like a whole assortment of…
I have realized that I'm on vacation. For the whole week. It's the last real vacation I'll take until the first week of July, then I'm going to try to take all of August off. I'll see my fam next week but these first few days I'm doing DIY stuff and relaxing.
November 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I have realized that I'm on vacation. For the whole week. It's the last real vacation I'll take until the first week of July, then I'm going to try to take all of August off. I'll see my fam next week but these first few days I'm doing DIY stuff and relaxing.
I started writing on my micro blog again, this is intended to be a place where stuff that doesn't quite belong on my Ko-fi, regular blog, or Less is More Healthy goes. It's one part prepper, secular homesteader, and a little bit nutty. I just posted about fire pits and paper briquettes.
Fire Pits, Solo Stoves, Charcoal Grills and Recycled Paper Briquettes
A friend of mine recently purchased a new home in the outer edges of an urban area, it’s pretty much in the sleepy suburb next door. She and her boyfriend purchased a solo stove and upon fir…
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November 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I started writing on my micro blog again, this is intended to be a place where stuff that doesn't quite belong on my Ko-fi, regular blog, or Less is More Healthy goes. It's one part prepper, secular homesteader, and a little bit nutty. I just posted about fire pits and paper briquettes.
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I am truly and genuinely so glad you asked!
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
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This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
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November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I am truly and genuinely so glad you asked!
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
This site is a one-stop shop for reasons why ULINE sucks ass, and a massive link list of handy alternative companies AND a short blacklist of ULINE-alikes to avoid!
refuseuline.com
So I do not need knee surgery. I just, well nearly tore my MCL in half I need to wear my brace for another 4 or so weeks.
November 15, 2025 at 3:49 AM
So I do not need knee surgery. I just, well nearly tore my MCL in half I need to wear my brace for another 4 or so weeks.
My wife does not have cancer!!!
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
My wife does not have cancer!!!
My wife's emotional state this AM- she walks into the office, gets my attention, flashes me, point to the biopsy spot and says it's smaller than I expected. Then starts singing, "There's a hole in my boooobie!" to the tune of there's a hole in the bucket. (She is doing well this AM.)
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 AM
My wife's emotional state this AM- she walks into the office, gets my attention, flashes me, point to the biopsy spot and says it's smaller than I expected. Then starts singing, "There's a hole in my boooobie!" to the tune of there's a hole in the bucket. (She is doing well this AM.)
Today I experienced the homophobic patriarchal side of threads when I made a judgey post about men being absent in the waiting room at the breast health center. I did a lot of blocking and muting and deleting of posts before I decided to just deleted my posts. It got to be too much.
November 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Today I experienced the homophobic patriarchal side of threads when I made a judgey post about men being absent in the waiting room at the breast health center. I did a lot of blocking and muting and deleting of posts before I decided to just deleted my posts. It got to be too much.
I have printed plushies with two different groups of middle schoolers. Art teachers, if you ever get a chance to print plushies with middle school kids, do it!!!! Oh my God, they were so funny and hilarious and their prints are awesome. It's also a great way to teach press safety. Also, hilarious.
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I have printed plushies with two different groups of middle schoolers. Art teachers, if you ever get a chance to print plushies with middle school kids, do it!!!! Oh my God, they were so funny and hilarious and their prints are awesome. It's also a great way to teach press safety. Also, hilarious.