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— John Berry
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Posts Tagged ‘#365Ways’
Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, education, options, reading, think, Thoughts on April 4, 2022| 1 Comment »
Are We There Yet?
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, creativity, Thoughts, yay on April 3, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Like most kids I spent a lot of time on road trips asking, “Are we there yet?” It wasn’t that I wanted to arrive, necessarily. I liked the road part of road trips, with the ever-changing scenery, the usually forbidden foods from exotic restaurants like McDonald’s, and the sense of making progress.
I enjoy progress, the sense of action, of leveling up. I also really like finishing things, but some days that’s not in the cards. That’s particularly true on days when I am learning a new genre, a new technique, or a new idea. Those days, I have to be satisfied with knowing that I’ve moved that much farther down the road.
I spent much of my fun time today learning more about designing for 3D objects. By the end of the afternoon my screen looked like this:
Yes, my brain is now as scrambled as you might think, but it’s a fun project. And soon I won’t just be moving toward my destination, I’ll be there.
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Shine On, You Crazy Star, You
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, inspiration, space, Thoughts, yay on April 2, 2022| Leave a Comment »
This may seem late to some of my more southerly readers, but today is the first time it feels like spring. The sun is out, the sky is blue, and I went out for a walk with Mr. Man and didn’t have to shovel. (Sure, there’s still snow on the ground, but I saw my first motorcycle of the year, kids are running around in shorts, and robins are all over the yard.
It’s a good day!
The Sun did all that and more. Let’s go for a little visit, shall we?
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It’s Not What You See, It’s What You Are
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, #longfreakingday, quotes, Thoughts on April 1, 2022| Leave a Comment »
Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.
— Andy Warhol
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Tofu Pudding, I Can’t Quit You
Posted in Food and..., tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, chocolate pudding recipe, food on March 31, 2022| Leave a Comment »
I’ll go back and update the main pudding page once I’m sure I’m done, but the experimentation continues!
This latest version worked out well, so here’s the recipe.
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Mocha Tofu Pudding
- 1/3 C. sugar
- 1/2 C. strong coffee
- 349g / 12 oz. silken tofu, firm
- 170g / 6 oz dark chocolate
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- Stir sugar and coffee over medium heat just until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then add chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Chill for at least 30 minutes, although longer gives a denser texture and reduces the tofu flavor.
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When Virtual is Best
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, Thoughts on March 30, 2022| Leave a Comment »
For today, a six-word commentary on the news that in-person negotiations with Russia are once again underway, and that Ukrainian negotiators have been warned not to eat, drink or touch anything.
Russian negotiators, awaiting your Zoom invite.
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I Don’t Drink Coffee But…
Posted in Food and..., Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, chocolate, creativity, food, inspiration, Thoughts, work on March 29, 2022| Leave a Comment »
I spent a little time last night working out a new recipe for the mocha tofu pudding. What’s different? Double the espresso.
And am I using post-lunch dessert as an excuse to test the caffeine-fueled recipe results right now, on this busy busy Tuesday?
Why yes! Yes I am.
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It’s Monday. Remain Calm.
Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, Fiction, free fiction, genre fiction, Nature's Futures, sff, Thoughts, Writers, writing on March 28, 2022| Leave a Comment »
For fun today we have a short bit of free fiction from Nature‘s Futures column.
Star Corps Crew Manual Section 15-A37: On Mental Dislocation
If your parallel-universe self seems to be planning some kind of invasion, remain calm…
Good advice.
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Sunday, Slow and Fast
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, creativity, design, sim racing, Thoughts on March 27, 2022| 1 Comment »
Slow: I’m learning a new kind of art, two dimensional design for three-dimensional objects, in this case digital race cars.
Fast: Watching actual cars in today’s F1 race.*
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I’ve always liked speed. I had motorcycles once upon a time and my favorite part of any plane ride is still the acceleration on take-off. That said, I really don’t like crashing.
Digital art is a fun, non-contact way to learn new approaches to design. I spent a lot of time today working on a new technique for metallic paint surfaces. Here’s my current favorite outfit for my virtual car.
Looks fast, I think:)
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* Still Team Hamilton!
Remembering What’s Gone
Posted in Other, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2022, loss, Thoughts on March 26, 2022| 1 Comment »
“His grief he will not forget; but it will not darken his heart, it will teach him wisdom.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
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