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Gosha Helps Aziza Shell Almonds

…and helps himself to some apples; crow beaks are no joke. I feel like I told this story on this blog already, but WordPress’s search function sucks, so I’ll tell it again. I found an injured crow, when I was like 10 or 12, and our friend Pat Oldham let me rehab him under herContinue reading “Gosha Helps Aziza Shell Almonds”

Husky Breaks into Bunny Crate for Cuddles

I have Covid again (sigh), so it’s time for some more cute animal videos! youtube.com/watch

ATEEZ Favorite Holiday Spots in Korea for Chuseok

My boys are just killing it this Chuseok: here’s an adorable animated video where they introduce viewers to their favorite relaxation spots and restaurants for the holidays….

Chuseok Message from ATEEZ: Don’t Nag the Ones You Love!

Chuseok is like Korean Thanksgiving; it happens at the Harvest Moon, and everyone takes time off work to see their families. ATEEZ puts out a holiday video every year, and this year my boys are back with some practical advice for their fans and their families: youtube.com/watch

ESC #26

This one had a sort of late-summer-at-an-Argentinian-estancia theme. It was all pretty good, but the lomo al trapo stole the show—as you would expect from a $90 piece of meat that you wrap in a red-wine soaked dish towel and throw into a fire…as long as it comes out right, which it did b/c it’sContinue reading “ESC #26”

Loading…Review of Highland Song

Just finished playing this game through 3 times. Yep, you read that right—and this from a person who hates repeating anything. But part of the mystery and charm of Highland Song is that you never make the same journey twice. Moira is 15 and hates her mom in the unserious way that most 15-year-olds do.Continue reading “Loading…Review of Highland Song”

Raccoon Tries to Catch Snowflakes

Aw, buddy! youtube.com/watch

Cold Spicy Ramen

I love Shin Ramyeon when I’m exhausted and in the mood for something quick and comforting—but not when it’s in the 90s out. But, hold the phone, did you know you can make cold spicy ramen/ramyeon? Yes, you can. Here I garnished with surimi, a hard-boiled egg, some julienned spicy soy radish pickles and freshContinue reading “Cold Spicy Ramen”

Wednesday’s Child/Loading…Review of Gris

This is the most beautiful game I’ve ever played, and I’ve played a lot of beautiful games. In fact, art style is a major factor for me in choosing a game in the first place and in my ultimate rating of it. For example, Final Fantasy 7 makes pretty much every list of best gamesContinue reading “Wednesday’s Child/Loading…Review of Gris”

ESC #25: DessArt Day 3 (Bookmaking)

Nicole taught us how to do a fun and easy pamphlet bind with a paper cover, and some folks painted really pretty watercolor covers for their books. Favorites on the menu included the blueberry pie and the salted caramel mousse, but the butterscotch bars and meringue cookies also got lots of thumbs up. Ugly ButContinue reading “ESC #25: DessArt Day 3 (Bookmaking)”