February 18, 2009
by dword
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As of this post, the baby’s not here yet. So, I thought I’d write about a name that had serious consideration for Son #2 – Kermit Roosevelt Crumley. Kermit Roosevelt was the 2nd son of President Teddy Roosevelt. Kermit displayed … Continue reading
January 29, 2009
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So, the other day, I (D-Word) stumbled upon Important Trees of Eastern Forests – a booklet I borrowed back in Jr. High from a friend of mine and never returned (sorry Rob). Since we’re trying to assemble a well-rounded curriculum … Continue reading
December 3, 2008
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Well, the winners for the Instructables Halloween contest were announced and I was shocked stunned depressed to find my entry wasn’t among them. Unlike most of you, I don’t enjoy losing, so I’m taking this very personally.
November 4, 2008
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It’s election day, and time for all Americans to do their patriotic duty.
October 10, 2008
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The final part of the WW2 Captain America costume is the shield. Now, observant readers will notice that the shield Cap used in WW2 (in the retold story, which this costume is from) is a triangular shape with a field … Continue reading
October 5, 2008
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The jacket is the most important part of Fuller’s WWII Captain America Costume. I began by eye-balling a pattern from one of Fuller’s winter jackets. Then I cut out the pieces and sewed together the vest (with lined right and … Continue reading