Category Archives: silly

Ridiculously meta fanfiction: Barsetshire and Madame Koska

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Liz Henry

In the last few weeks in my way of consuming books relentlessly when I can’t sleep and am feeling stressed, I’ve been reading all possible Angela Thirkell books that I could find in e-book format. They’re a ridiculous series written … Continue reading →

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Bad tests sink ships, or something

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Liz Henry

As a connoisseur of the caution sign, I really enjoyed these gorgeous, strange, slightly disturbing safety posters from WWII-era Britain. There are stylized warnings about driving at night, about putting an eye out with that thing, about what happens if … Continue reading →

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The wtf-ological imperative

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Liz Henry

On the last day of Open Source Bridge I had a hilarious random encounter. I was taking some notes and making badges while listening to the lightning talks (which were great). A guy came up to me and gave me … Continue reading →

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Bad Inventions: Dumpling Compass!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Liz Henry

This is hardly a bad invention. It is sheer genius, because dumplings are fucking delicious. And because I don’t have time to create it, I give it to you. The Dumpling Compass! Dumpling Compass is a phone app that points … Continue reading →

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Sub-ether message

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Liz Henry

Quote of the day, because it’s silly and perfect! Give it a dramatic reading if you dare. The photophonic visiscreen before Ranger brightened with the image of a stocky reptilian creature that looked vaguely humanoid. Its facial scales flushed violet … Continue reading →

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Furminate her!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Liz Henry

Had tea with yarnivore and friends yesterday during a weekend of rain, cold, and sick kids. I told her about the awesome, awesome book Home Life in Colonial Days and she talked about spinning. I can’t knit, as it hurts … Continue reading →

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A frivolous post about tea

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Liz Henry

On my week off from work I spent a lot of time at Noisebridge. We have a little set-up there with coffee and tea supplies, coffee makers and so on, which people keep stocked with donations. As I sat there … Continue reading →

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Poems about Francesca Woodman

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Liz Henry

I was at the SF MOMA last night for a party and noticed that an exhibit is running of Francesca Woodman‘s photos. Woodman was a fantastic photographer. Her photos often make me feel startled — caught — as if someone … Continue reading →

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Pop music interpolations

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Liz Henry

This morning I was listening to the awesomely cheerful and cheesy first (and eponymous) album by Book of Love. I have to say of all the joys of civilization, aside from bathtubs, my favorite thing might be singing in the … Continue reading →

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Bad invention: The Sockerchief!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Liz Henry

Imagine you have to blow your nose. You don’t have any pockets and no tissues are handy. But wait! You’re wearing your Sockerchiefs! Sockerchiefs, the latest in my line of horrible and pointless inventions, would be a handkerchief attached to … Continue reading →

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