Tag Archives: DIY

The Corpse on My Porch.

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Deep as a Birdbath

I spent some time on my wife’s Pinterest account in September, pinning ideas for Halloween.  As a first-timer I quickly realized the allure behind Pinterest–it’s porn for crafty people.  Anyway, as you might imagine, there’s no shortage of neat, cheap … Continue reading →

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Design Triumphs.

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Deep as a Birdbath

I feel assaulted by the sheer number of consumer “conveniences” out there.  I mean really, was life that unbearable without the Rabbit Wine Opener? Sure, it looks exotic–to a Nazi war criminal.  Going for $45, this horny little device evidently … Continue reading →

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Triumph of the Washer.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Deep as a Birdbath

We assign roles to one another, like “he’s good with computers” or “she’s a great public speaker.” Aside from recognition of my strengths, I was saddled with “he’s not very handy.” While some of this assignment is true, I’ve discovered … Continue reading →

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