Monthly Archives: April 2011

Tile Ball

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

I like to recycle things. I had a flattish ball – still round, but a bit cracked and not so bouncy anymore.   I had left over cement.  I had left over bathroom tile and grout. And I had glass … Continue reading →

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From Seed

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

I get immediate gratification planting seedlings into the ground. Voila, rows of plants, settling into their berths, getting ready to fruit, flower, twine and twirl. Poking seeds into soil brings a different level of satisfaction.   A bit of patience, … Continue reading →

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Crepe Paper Flowers – A Tutorial

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

We’re making these for a Cinco De Mayo party, and we’re making lots.  I found other tutorials on the web that show how to make these things, but having proto-typed, noodled, and experimented, I’ve come up with revised instructions that … Continue reading →

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100,000 Toothpicks

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

I hold people with creativity, focus and self discipline in high regard.  Even when it comes to gluing toothpicks together. Note to self: See toothpicks in person at the SF Exploratorium Tinkering Studio through the end of June. Note the … Continue reading →

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Mobile Produce

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

One of my personal passions is food.  That being said, something near and dear to my heart is the goal of making sure that no one goes hungry. That’s a tall order, bound to end in hand wringing and worry … Continue reading →

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Piglet and Pooh

Posted on April 25, 2011 by
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Blondies – A Recipe

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

These things are popular.  They are a regular sell out.  While the Costco cookies sit neglected and wan in their plastic shells, these are consumed like no other confection brought to the parent/teacher or bake sale table. I love how … Continue reading →

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Warning

Posted on April 23, 2011 by
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Schooled on Focus

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

After our most recent Fat Tuesday food feast, we staggered out of the Ferry Building and were shown just exactly how focus and discipline works….. by dogs.  These guys all knew their jobs and they did it. All of them. … Continue reading →

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Waltz of the Threads

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Valsa das Máquinas, Paramount Têxteis from grafikonstruct on Vimeo.

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