Category Archives: Overconfidence

how to do trial and error

Posted on November 16, 2013 by

It is driver license renewal season again. That means I once again have great power to craft a visage that will be the first impression for authority figures who want to make arguments with me. As spiderman’s uncle once said, “With … Continue reading →

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Let our powers combine

Posted on November 13, 2013 by

I think we are at an historic crossroads in the history of political shitstorms in Canada. There is a beautiful opportunity here to combine forces and form a super storm. I think Harper should appoint Rob Ford as Senator responsible … Continue reading →

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a big win

Posted on November 5, 2013 by

Tonight I was granted the obligation to have my face painted in any way I chose. I asked for a visage that would be sure to convey casual indifference. This was my prize.

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dinognarus ostiology

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I am pretty sure this is the skull of a baby pterodactyl. The jaw hinge point is on the bottom left and the beak break point is clearly visible on the left-most edge. Too bad that it is broken off. … Continue reading →

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“the people have spoken”

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

  The contest has closed and results are in. Thanks to everyone who help me split the odds and and peel across the finish in style. After such an exhausting race I think I will stay in bread until sundae. … Continue reading →

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libration

Posted on June 13, 2012 by

Back in December, when we had our last lunar eclipse, I went off on a rant about the phrase “dark side of the moon.” I pointed out the absurdity of this phrase given that the same side of the moon … Continue reading →

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balls of steel

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

When I returned from the KVR adventure, one of my priorities for Tuesday was to get that  wheel of Rozzy’s repaired. [I have now added several more photos to that post, thanks to Rozzy and Tess!) Disassembling the wheel, it became … Continue reading →

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