So, it is the close of another weekend in which I have accomplished nothing and learned little. My neck has a crick in it from being in weird positions while reading and slouching in front of the computer. I have read two books this weekend, The Lazarus Effect by Frank Herbert and Bill Hansom, and The Drifter's Wheel by Phillip DePoy. The first book was more or less your standard science fiction story, involving mutants, the beginnings of a civil war, and sentient kelp. The second was different, a murder mystery set in Appalachia, with a bit of the surreal, supernatural, and eastern philosophy mixed in.
I bought new boots in a second hand store, and braided laces for them a few weekends ago. I posted a picture of them on facebook (yes, I am that lame, depending on your perspective). I am very pleased with them, they are some of the first comfortable boots I've had in over a year.
I have also discovered scrambled pancakes this weekend. I put too much batter in the pan, tried to flip it too early, said f*ck it and decided to stir them up. The second batch I did on purpose, then drizzled maple syrup over them. I rather like the taste of pancake in scrambled form. It also seems to have a thicker texture than those cooked in the traditional manner. All in all, I find it to have been a culinary success, despite the slightly odd appearance.
As for other pursuits, I've actually been getting some writing done. Nothing really publishable, but enough to get me back into the habit. Perhaps in a few months I will gather the nerve to start submitting again.
I need to get out and use my forge. Perhaps next weekend. I'm sure I've got some steel lying around that I can hammer into something or other.
So, yeah. Randomness. The main reason this post even exists is because I liked the title. You really didn't have to read beyond that to get the best part.
Toodles.
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