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I Love You Like a Cover
I was going to record an album of original music, but depression and a creative block waylaid that goal. Since Alex Lahey’s debut album inspired me to reconsider some of my approach to songwriting, I decided instead to teach myself GarageBand and cover her album front to back. So here it is.
posted by pxe2000 at 9:33 AM on March 5, 2018
I was going to record an album of original music, but depression and a creative block waylaid that goal. Since Alex Lahey’s debut album inspired me to reconsider some of my approach to songwriting, I decided instead to teach myself GarageBand and cover her album front to back. So here it is.
posted by pxe2000 at 9:33 AM on March 5, 2018
The Couch to 80k Writing Boot Camp
I made a free 8-week fiction writing course in podcast form.
posted by RokkitNite at 8:51 AM on February 2, 2018 - 5 comments
I made a free 8-week fiction writing course in podcast form.
posted by RokkitNite at 8:51 AM on February 2, 2018 - 5 comments
THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM BRADLEY PITT VS. THE MUSEUM OF NEW REALITY
A short SF story I’ve been trying to sell since 2015 that suddenly has relevance thanks to the Vice story about face swap pornography so I decided to self publish it to Medium. Celebrity! Copyright! Intellectual property! Puns!
posted by The Whelk at 4:51 PM on January 26, 2018 - 1 comment
A short SF story I’ve been trying to sell since 2015 that suddenly has relevance thanks to the Vice story about face swap pornography so I decided to self publish it to Medium. Celebrity! Copyright! Intellectual property! Puns!
posted by The Whelk at 4:51 PM on January 26, 2018 - 1 comment
The Coen Brothers Must Die
Do the Joel & Ethan actually work for Big Tobacco?
I've personally counted every single cigarette & tobacco item appearing within all 17 films created by the infamous Coen Brothers. Visit tobaccoenbrothers.com to view the raw spreadsheet data and read about my alarming conclusions. Joel & Ethan Coen seem to have an overwhelming allegiance to Big Tobacco that goes way beyond simple product placement deals. Like everyone else, the films by the Coen brothers hold a special place in my heart, but what I've found during this study will shock you.
posted by dope_feeny at 8:04 AM on January 20, 2018 - 3 comments
Do the Joel & Ethan actually work for Big Tobacco?
I've personally counted every single cigarette & tobacco item appearing within all 17 films created by the infamous Coen Brothers. Visit tobaccoenbrothers.com to view the raw spreadsheet data and read about my alarming conclusions. Joel & Ethan Coen seem to have an overwhelming allegiance to Big Tobacco that goes way beyond simple product placement deals. Like everyone else, the films by the Coen brothers hold a special place in my heart, but what I've found during this study will shock you.
posted by dope_feeny at 8:04 AM on January 20, 2018 - 3 comments
Follow Along At Home
as I travel around the US in a truck and tiny camper, taking pictures and writing, well, blog entries. I left Asheville, NC on October 10, 2017 and one month in, I’m in New Mexico. So if you enjoy slow travel stories and photography, please join me!
posted by mygothlaundry at 9:42 AM on November 14, 2017 - 2 comments
as I travel around the US in a truck and tiny camper, taking pictures and writing, well, blog entries. I left Asheville, NC on October 10, 2017 and one month in, I’m in New Mexico. So if you enjoy slow travel stories and photography, please join me!
posted by mygothlaundry at 9:42 AM on November 14, 2017 - 2 comments
Clips for Hiking Poles with Hinge and Clasp
3D model of clips with a simple hinge and tension clasp. I designed these for my partner, who uses hiking poles for mobility but does not need to use both at all times. These clips allow a person to carry an unneeded pole on the one being used, keeping the other hand free.
posted by OverlappingElvis at 11:47 AM on October 23, 2017 - 1 comment
3D model of clips with a simple hinge and tension clasp. I designed these for my partner, who uses hiking poles for mobility but does not need to use both at all times. These clips allow a person to carry an unneeded pole on the one being used, keeping the other hand free.
posted by OverlappingElvis at 11:47 AM on October 23, 2017 - 1 comment
Play Payba¢k
Payba¢k is a game designed to help teens understand the costs of college BEFORE they begin applying. We made it to address an issue many families face: Kids have no idea how much college actually costs. Parents are super uncomfortable discussing finances with their kids. So too often, nobody talks, kids apply to schools they can't afford, parents stretch themselves too thin and everyone ends up disappointed.
posted by missjenny at 8:12 AM on October 25, 2017 - 5 comments
Payba¢k is a game designed to help teens understand the costs of college BEFORE they begin applying. We made it to address an issue many families face: Kids have no idea how much college actually costs. Parents are super uncomfortable discussing finances with their kids. So too often, nobody talks, kids apply to schools they can't afford, parents stretch themselves too thin and everyone ends up disappointed.
posted by missjenny at 8:12 AM on October 25, 2017 - 5 comments
What I Did This Year
A quick round up of stuff I’ve written, drawn or said out loud this year that exists in an easy to see on the Internet form for both myself and something to show to editors and art directors.
posted by The Whelk at 9:47 AM on September 27, 2017 - 3 comments
A quick round up of stuff I’ve written, drawn or said out loud this year that exists in an easy to see on the Internet form for both myself and something to show to editors and art directors.
posted by The Whelk at 9:47 AM on September 27, 2017 - 3 comments
My mom died because she was too poor to afford a doctor
While Congress debates a rollback of the ACA, I wrote my mom's story as a reminder that health care isn't just a line item on a budget spreadsheet.
posted by missjenny at 6:13 PM on September 23, 2017 - 12 comments
While Congress debates a rollback of the ACA, I wrote my mom's story as a reminder that health care isn't just a line item on a budget spreadsheet.
posted by missjenny at 6:13 PM on September 23, 2017 - 12 comments
Annotated Chicken Slaughter
Our farmer friend culled his flock of chickens and we went out to help. I wrote up a description of how to turn a live chicken in to something resembling what you would pick up at the supermarket. Content warning: includes descriptions of killing and processing chickens. Photos are mostly gore-free but may not be appropriate for everyone.
posted by backseatpilot at 8:37 AM on September 18, 2017 - 5 comments
Our farmer friend culled his flock of chickens and we went out to help. I wrote up a description of how to turn a live chicken in to something resembling what you would pick up at the supermarket. Content warning: includes descriptions of killing and processing chickens. Photos are mostly gore-free but may not be appropriate for everyone.
posted by backseatpilot at 8:37 AM on September 18, 2017 - 5 comments
Fuck Everyone in the Entire History of Humanity™
Storgy has published my short story, “Love, Anger, and Pity; or Fuck Everyone in the Entire History of Humanity”. Coincidentally, it was published the same day the U.S. Supreme Court ruled offensive trademarks must be allowed, invalidating a plot point in my story.
posted by ShooBoo at 6:48 AM on June 21, 2017 - 3 comments
Storgy has published my short story, “Love, Anger, and Pity; or Fuck Everyone in the Entire History of Humanity”. Coincidentally, it was published the same day the U.S. Supreme Court ruled offensive trademarks must be allowed, invalidating a plot point in my story.
posted by ShooBoo at 6:48 AM on June 21, 2017 - 3 comments
Used Photos
I've just had a book of my photography published by Southern Glossary.
posted by komara at 10:22 PM on June 21, 2017 - 4 comments
I've just had a book of my photography published by Southern Glossary.
posted by komara at 10:22 PM on June 21, 2017 - 4 comments
Learning How To Scream Again: Promoting Leftism for Artists and Writers
The culmination of a lot of conversation I've had with fellow artists, designers, and writers. How do we effectively sell Leftist ideology ? How did we get here? What does a new left art look like? What should it's goals be? What's the best way to achieve them?
posted by The Whelk at 10:18 AM on February 9, 2017
The culmination of a lot of conversation I've had with fellow artists, designers, and writers. How do we effectively sell Leftist ideology ? How did we get here? What does a new left art look like? What should it's goals be? What's the best way to achieve them?
posted by The Whelk at 10:18 AM on February 9, 2017
Evening.Camera: Fragments of my life from twilight
I'm a photographer. I wanted to make more, better pictures, so I started going out a couple of evenings a week with my camera. I've found myself drawn to what I've pompously called "liminal light", as artificial lights take over from the daytime. There's a blog post about the first 100 days of the project here.
posted by gmb at 7:00 AM on January 25, 2017 - 5 comments
I'm a photographer. I wanted to make more, better pictures, so I started going out a couple of evenings a week with my camera. I've found myself drawn to what I've pompously called "liminal light", as artificial lights take over from the daytime. There's a blog post about the first 100 days of the project here.
posted by gmb at 7:00 AM on January 25, 2017 - 5 comments
Wikinaut
Wikinaut is a compendium of intriguing, unusual and extraordinary Wikipedia excerpts.
posted by Operation Afterglow at 12:52 PM on January 10, 2017 - 3 comments
Wikinaut is a compendium of intriguing, unusual and extraordinary Wikipedia excerpts.
posted by Operation Afterglow at 12:52 PM on January 10, 2017 - 3 comments
Trailer for Ginevra
I have finished my first project using the multi-plane animation stand I built this Fall. The trailer for the short film Ginevra is now online. Based on Percy Shelley's poem "The Dirge", Ginevra depicts the aftermath of the murder of a young woman. As her distraught mother looks on, she learns that life after death involves a transition she never could have imagined.
posted by tessmartin at 11:23 AM on January 3, 2017 - 4 comments
I have finished my first project using the multi-plane animation stand I built this Fall. The trailer for the short film Ginevra is now online. Based on Percy Shelley's poem "The Dirge", Ginevra depicts the aftermath of the murder of a young woman. As her distraught mother looks on, she learns that life after death involves a transition she never could have imagined.
posted by tessmartin at 11:23 AM on January 3, 2017 - 4 comments
CallGov.us
CallGov.us is a simple tool for calling your senators and representatives in Congress -- you can create scripts and calls-to-action, track your calls, and share with friends.
posted by anotherthink at 3:08 PM on November 29, 2016 - 4 comments
CallGov.us is a simple tool for calling your senators and representatives in Congress -- you can create scripts and calls-to-action, track your calls, and share with friends.
posted by anotherthink at 3:08 PM on November 29, 2016 - 4 comments
1958 Rambler Super Station Wagon Rebuild
My brother has been rebuilding a 1958 AMC Rambler Super Station Wagon (4 door) for me. The original vehicle was in rough enough condition that he "transplanted" the body onto the chassis of an 1986 Oldsmobile, and then he just went from there.
posted by hilaryjade at 5:02 PM on December 4, 2016 - 11 comments
My brother has been rebuilding a 1958 AMC Rambler Super Station Wagon (4 door) for me. The original vehicle was in rough enough condition that he "transplanted" the body onto the chassis of an 1986 Oldsmobile, and then he just went from there.
posted by hilaryjade at 5:02 PM on December 4, 2016 - 11 comments
RIP My Menchies: Thoughts on Going Viral
I had a tweet blow up for the first time and it changed the way I use Twitter and think of Twitter. Here are my thoughts on that.
posted by griphus at 8:12 PM on November 11, 2016
I had a tweet blow up for the first time and it changed the way I use Twitter and think of Twitter. Here are my thoughts on that.
posted by griphus at 8:12 PM on November 11, 2016
I Married a Jew
A meditation of what a crazy 1939 essay in The Atlantic can tell us about white fragility and the rise of Trump.
posted by maxsparber at 11:13 AM on November 17, 2016 - 2 comments
A meditation of what a crazy 1939 essay in The Atlantic can tell us about white fragility and the rise of Trump.
posted by maxsparber at 11:13 AM on November 17, 2016 - 2 comments