I’ve always been a fan of Tiffany style stained glass lamps like these beauties: Still in my stained glass novice stage, I wasn’t foolish enough to take on a project of this level of craftsmanship, however I couldn’t get this particular lamp out of my head: Not only did I love the look of this…
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Note from 2026 Me: I posted this on my old site at least ten years ago and it was always my most commented-on post. I mean, who doesn’t love Roadhouse? If you don’t, other websites are available, weirdo. I figured it was high time to bring it back. ~RB First of all, let me set…
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I saw this wooden vine thingy at Hobby Lobby and figured I could use it as part of my first project of 2025. I don’t cut corners. I make ’em! (Note to self – window screens do not a good backdrop make) Triangles! I was a little disappointed with how this one turned out. There…
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Years ago I started mentally compiling movie and TV tropes and clichés that I’ve seen over the years. Bucket list? How quaint. Below is the list of all the things I plan to do in real life, as seen in movies and TV. Got one or two to add to the list? Let me know…
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In the fall of 2024 I decided that I needed a new winter hobby to keep my sanity. I’ve always been interested in stained glass. How hard could it be? Well, it’s not easy or cheap, but it can be very rewarding and I took to it like a glass…thing in water. Or something. My…
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The internet sucks now. I know I’m not breaking any new ground that you haven’t heard before, but it bears repeating. I’ve never been one to wear rose-colored glasses and claim that everything was better in the past, but I do find myself missing the “old” internet lately. Look no further than Facebook. Yeah, remember…
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