QOTD: Moving Your Bits and Pieces Around

Any_Questions_About_Your_WorkIf you could redesign the human body, what changes would you make?

For example, would you combine the intakes for systems dedicated to eating and breathing? Or would you have a food-hole and an air-hole? And would they be in the same general area, or would they be far apart?

Would you keep the party equipment integrated with waste disposal, or maybe move it elsewhere?  How about moving the naughty bits to the hands? A handshake could mean a lot more than just “hello” or “let’s do business.” Or maybe it would still mean “let’s do business.” It’s possible that some things remain the same no matter where they’re located. Continue reading →

Open Caption: Simon Cowell Is a Doggy Daddy

SimonDogsSmallSometimes an image just needs the right words to go with it. Simon Cowell has provided just that image.

Yesterday Mr. Cowell decided that an incoming human baby just wasn’t enough excitement in his life and he decided to get two puppies to fill out his instant family.

He’s gone from globe trotting playboy to stay at home dad almost overnight. The only thing left for him to do is get a minivan.

Go forth and caption. Or, if you’d rather suggest names for his pups that would work too.
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The Hobbyist: An Introduction

One of my earliest memories is staying up late with my mom in our dining room building a model of the U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-A, in case you’re wondering). Well, to be precise, I was watching and she was building at my behest. Although I eventually grew out of building starships in favor of more social activities, about six years ago I found my way back into the hobbyist world. Now I do some things half-assed, but when it comes to making models, I’m serious business.

I’ve decided to share my knowledge, gained through grime, sweat, tears, and blood, in the hopes of inspiring others to take up this most noble of pursuits. This will be a multi-part series, covering tools, materials, techniques, and whatever else seems interesting.

Welcome to my world. I am… THE HOBBYIST. Continue reading →