Archive for August, 2007

Some Quick Weddin’ Pics

Me and my boy before the big moment. Taking vows (I’m blurry because I’m shaking) Relaxing on the stairs before making everything legally binding. At the after party, at the fabulous Doug Fir.

Software is hard

And so is grammar.

Back from away

I wasn’t making it up. The ceremony was lovely. I was only nervous when I was waiting for her to walk down the aisle. We had a blast at the reception. Pictures and stories will be forthcoming shortly. Until then, enjoy this shiny new WordPress powered webbernet site.

Paper Prototyping with InDesign

InDesign is Adobe’s prepress, page layout application. It’s intended for the design and production of magazines, books, and other print pieces. It includes some XML support, so it’s forward looking to the time when much of our documents will be data driven (instead of design once, print many, design again print again) Many of the [...]

Color Picking

John Kricfalusi (you know, the Ren & Stimpy guy) has been blogging about cartoon color theory using examples from high art (like Yogi Bear) all the way to low end crap like direct-to-video Disney schlock. If you like art, or cartoons, or are a graphic designer who struggles with color, hese are worth a read: [...]

Shaken, Not Slurred

I was inspired by some recent reading to put one of my favorite vices into prose. I enjoy the martini quite a bit. I have collected the appropriate equipment, developed a method for delivery, and have decided that I am your de-facto expert on the subject. What the Martini isn’t. I was out at a [...]

It's funny because it's disturbingly accurate

http://overheardinpdx.blogspot.com/2007/08/so-is-it-fried.html

Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients: 1 15 oz can of pureed tomatoes 3 tbs all purpose flour 3 tbs olive oil 1tbs chili powder (or more if you like it spicy) 1 tsp ground cumin 1tsp dried oregano Salt to taste 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped 1-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 cups water or chicken stock Instructions Heat [...]

Summer Vegetable Tart

This light, quick-ish, and easy dish goes well with a glass of white wine, and a side of red wine.

Happy Julia Child Day

Today is Julia Child’s birthday. Butter something. (seriously)