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Sagittarius Horoscope for week of October 24, 2013
"If you’re in pitch blackness, all you can do is sit tight until your eyes get used to the dark." That helpful advice appears in Norwegian Wood, a novel by Haruki Murakami. Now I'm passing it on to you, just in time for your cruise through the deepest, darkest phase of your cycle. When you first arrive, you may feel blind and dumb. Your surroundings might seem impenetrable and your next move unfathomable. But don't worry. Refrain from drawing any conclusions whatsoever. Cultivate an empty mind and an innocent heart. Sooner or later, you will be able to gather the clues you need to take wise action.
"...We're gonna make our own lightning!"--Neil Diamond
"If you’re in pitch blackness, all you can do is sit tight until your eyes get used to the dark." That helpful advice appears in Norwegian Wood, a novel by Haruki Murakami. Now I'm passing it on to you, just in time for your cruise through the deepest, darkest phase of your cycle. When you first arrive, you may feel blind and dumb. Your surroundings might seem impenetrable and your next move unfathomable. But don't worry. Refrain from drawing any conclusions whatsoever. Cultivate an empty mind and an innocent heart. Sooner or later, you will be able to gather the clues you need to take wise action.
"...We're gonna make our own lightning!"--Neil Diamond
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Writer's Block: Muwahahaha!
May. 16th, 2012 04:36 pm[Error: unknown template qotd]
Dr. Scribbles is working on a device to move the planets of the Solar system to new orbits. To prove it, he'll set Mercury so its new orbit perpetually eclipses the Institute and puts all those fools "where the sun don't shine".
Dr. Scribbles is working on a device to move the planets of the Solar system to new orbits. To prove it, he'll set Mercury so its new orbit perpetually eclipses the Institute and puts all those fools "where the sun don't shine".
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I Speak Too Soon
Aug. 23rd, 2011 03:43 pmYesterday on Facebook, the FB presense for HobbyTown USA asked, "What hobbies haven't been invented yet?" to which I replied "Fashion Fabbing."
Turns out I wasn't that far from the mark. Today I got the latest issue of Laser Focus World and its cover story is about printable 3D metamaterial. Just as stereolithography can make solid objects, it could also make fabrics. Already they are talking about fabrics that light up, change colors, even display video (imagine a movie theater without the need for physical projectors!--or laptops without the mass of a video unit!).
In theory, you could have your measurements on file, get a design file, and have a suit constructed by a fabbing machine with absolutely no tailoring and it would fit you perfectly, as well as have features that you can't get from a store-bought suit. How about a t-shirt that cycles through a variety of graphic "screens"? A travel jacket with a built in GPS so all you have to do to get directions is look at a sleeve? A space suit or wet suit that is seamless and completely impermeable?
We ARE living the future.
FP
Turns out I wasn't that far from the mark. Today I got the latest issue of Laser Focus World and its cover story is about printable 3D metamaterial. Just as stereolithography can make solid objects, it could also make fabrics. Already they are talking about fabrics that light up, change colors, even display video (imagine a movie theater without the need for physical projectors!--or laptops without the mass of a video unit!).
In theory, you could have your measurements on file, get a design file, and have a suit constructed by a fabbing machine with absolutely no tailoring and it would fit you perfectly, as well as have features that you can't get from a store-bought suit. How about a t-shirt that cycles through a variety of graphic "screens"? A travel jacket with a built in GPS so all you have to do to get directions is look at a sleeve? A space suit or wet suit that is seamless and completely impermeable?
We ARE living the future.
FP
The Real Thanksgiving
Nov. 20th, 2010 01:37 pmToday is the real Thanksgiving...at least at Rather Manor. Yes, we may have a feast on Thursday too, but the Church to which Mum and Dad belong does a neighborhood-wide superfeast, both on-site and delivered. So I'll have my quota of turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes--and perhaps a slice of cake (I'll let everybody else have the pumpkin pie)--tonight for my dinner whether I go with the folks or stay here. And I'll likely stay here.
Earlier today I went to Harbour Freight in Knoxville and picked up the highest-priority tools for my purposes: a measuring set of calipers, dividers and scales; a combination square with multiple heads; a screwdriver set; a steel ruler; a mini flashlight. I'd toyed with the idea of buying more tools then and there, but decided against that because I'll be doing more shopping at the local Lowe's tomorrow and will try to complete my list that way. Besides, there's only so much me and Moonshine can carry at once. (I'll have to borrow Dad's Dodgepodge to transport the tool cabinet piece d'resistance.)
Earlier today I went to Harbour Freight in Knoxville and picked up the highest-priority tools for my purposes: a measuring set of calipers, dividers and scales; a combination square with multiple heads; a screwdriver set; a steel ruler; a mini flashlight. I'd toyed with the idea of buying more tools then and there, but decided against that because I'll be doing more shopping at the local Lowe's tomorrow and will try to complete my list that way. Besides, there's only so much me and Moonshine can carry at once. (I'll have to borrow Dad's Dodgepodge to transport the tool cabinet piece d'resistance.)
Today, I...
Apr. 30th, 2010 06:56 pm...replaced the lightswitch in my bedroom, as overnight it burnt out.
