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Blogger: Josh Brown
Bio: i've always been much better about starting projects than finishing them. unless by project you mean vegan lasagna, in which case, there's no problem.
Email: veganboyjosh@gmail.com
Many crafty projects require the use of rope. Macrame anyone? Hammocks, shelving, finishes for railings, bannisters, etc. (ever been on a navy ship?) put knots of all kinds to good use. Learning how to tie various knots is probably not something you’d think would be easy online.
And with it, lots of outdoor activities. If you’re anything like me, you love getting new gear to play with while you’re hiking, camping, climbing, biking, etc. If you’re even more like me, you hate paying retail for it. And if you’ve read this far, you’re probably like me to the extent that you have at least a minimal set of skills/desire to make this stuff yourself.
Who doesn’t need some more LEDs in their life? Whether on a bike, a backpack, a pair of shoes, or on a necktie, these are simple enough to go anywhere. And cheap enough to be almost disposable. They even have a pretty ingenious on/off switch.
On a recent shopping trip to eBay, I was looking for a knife for use while camping, hiking, and climbing. There were a ton of rambo style “survival” knives, none of which would help me survive even had I found myself without compass, tree saw, and/or waterproof matches.
I did come across an interesting listing, which upon further searching, led me to some more national transportation safety administration listings. Since 9.11, nail clippers, travel scissors and the like have been confiscated en masse from air travel passengers. Where do all those instruments of geriatric terror wind up? Glad you asked.
It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of one of my first real tangible artistic influences.
You know the one. The old Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Bed Bath & Beyond; the one that shut down or moved out of town, leaving the big empty warehouse which isn’t good for much, since no local businesses can afford or manage to fill it with their wares? Yeah, that one.
