shanmonster | It's Time!

My friend Steph and I want to get together and start making a variety of crafts for sale. Everything from handmade books and pouches to jewellery to full costumes. Last night, I mocked up a pattern for some simple stuff, and knocked off my first prototype. Woohoo!

I learned a nifty new word the other day: accismus. The word sums up the fable of the fox and the grapes succinctly.

Time to clear some of my tabs. Holy moly, they're overstuffed, like tomatoes or peppers. Mmmm....

Vanishing Act: In search of Eva Tanguay, the first rock star: I'm not sure I agree with the assessment that Eva was the first rock star. I think Franz Liszt might fill that position. But, the story is very interesting nonetheless!

Funky Masquerade Costume: Jeammy sent me this, and I really like it. I think I could make something similar. Doesn't look the most skin-friendly, though.

Exploding Chewing Gum Blows Off Student's Jaw : Very weird.

Latin Profanity: Yes, I'm still on my Latin kick, although I must say I'm enjoying the phrases better than learning the grammar.

Inside the Mind of Gloria Brame: How could I have forgotten about this? I used to visit this page daily. Silly me.

The Cobra Penis Cap: NSFW. Why should hats only be worn on your head (thanks, Matt)?

Turkish Star Wars Part 2: So bad it's EPIC! Full of blatantly ripped off Star Wars and Indiana Jones, with dreadful costuming, a heavy reliance on trampolines. And I think I saw a scene from Clash of the Titans in there, too (thanks,

sarcasm_hime).

MEOW: Because cats fear the zombie invasion, too. AWESOME (thanks,

elanya)!

How to Make a Schadenfreude Pie: I made this recipe the other day. It refused to set, no matter how long I baked it. Would probably do better with a quarter cup of flour added to the mix. Still, it was a delicious kitchen fuck-up.

Laredo Could Be Largest US City Without Bookstore: A population of a quarter-million, and no book store? Oh dear (thanks,

g026r).

The octopus who loves his Mr Potato Head: I hate anthropomorphic tubers. This octopus is my enemy.

Noisy sex woman admits Asbo breach: "Caroline and Steve Cartwright's love-making was described as 'murder' and 'unnatural' at Newcastle Crown Court."

Oh, for fun, I'm looking for some last-minute ideas on ways a night-loving being might celebrate the longest night of the year. Time, like daylight, is running short! Any ideas?