好多水好爽小荡货好多水好爽小荡货I host this blog along with some other sites on my server. I know, I am a relic. Who hosts their own site anymore? Who even has a blog? The purpose of a
gardening好多水好爽小荡货I decided I wanted to try to grow some hydroponic vegetables. My family loves leafy greens year round. Lettuce does not grow well in the summer here, or in the winter. Spring is
How to build a self watering system for seedlingsEvery year I start seeds for my garden in my basement. Every year it is inevitable there is a time when I am out of town and cannot water my plants or otherwise
potteryBackyard Adobe Kiln part II – The ResultsAs previously mentioned, I built a kiln out of adobe bricks that I made in my backyard. See my other post to see how. After that, I wanted to make some test pots.
potteryMaking a Backyard Kiln for my Backyard PotteryIn my earlier post on Making Primitive Pottery in my Backyard, I used clay I had dug from my yard and fired it in a pit. While all well and good, I wanted
Software Testing and Design in the Men’s RoomIt seems like testing is the hip thing to do these days. Developers are almost more proud of the tests they write than the code that makes the product work. Clone a repo
testingStupid things that usually cause defects in softwareIn software, it seems like there are certain things that we implement that result in the same defects every single time. They are difficult to test and catch in action because they may
recipePickled Eggs: The perfect use for your Easter eggsIf you were to rank all of the things you can do with eggs, crème br?lée would probably be near the top. Following very close behind is the pickled egg. The pickled egg
gardening2014 Garden Retrospective and 2015 PlanEvery year I like to try a few new things. Last year, all the new things I tried were failures. I was also reminded of why I had stopped doing some other things.
Nuance is the Essence of DesignLet me qualify that title. Design is so much more than just making things pretty. A well designed object is as simple as it needs to be, but no simpler — as probably said
My Favorite Wassail RecipeThis is a recipe that my grandmother made every year when I was growing up. Later, my mom made it, and now we do. It is a fantastic winter treat. This is a
Air Quality on the Wasatch FrontThe air in Utah along the Wasatch front is notorious for being bad in the winter. Sometimes in the summer, but in the winter it can get really, really bad. How bad you
QA Engineers, Learn About DesignI was on vacation in the mountains of Colorado. We were staying at a small cabin near the Conejos river. The simple A-frame, 2 bedroom cabin was built by my wife’s relatives
testingGUI Automated Testing is the Worst — And What to Do About itThe temptation is great. A new feature is developed and the tester goes right for the GUI test. After all, it tests the complete stack of code just like the customer is going
recipeGrilled Peaches and Ice CreamAT the end of winter we are rewarded with spring. At the end of summer, we are rewarded with peaches. There is nary a fruit finer than a fresh peach. I do not
randomFinishing My Backyard Primitive PotteryAfter several attempts at making a simple cup, (see my previous post on making primitive pottery) I finally got one that was good enough to fire. Above you see my pieces ready to
photographyChicago Zoomed inI made a recent trip to Chicago to attend An Event Apart. As we wandered about the city as tourists in the evenings, I tried to take pictures as close as my lens
recipeRevisit to my rye-ish breadI had another go at making bread. I have tried baking in a pan and really prefer the free-form loaf. I used the same recipe as found in my previous post on making
recipeMy Favorite Handmade Soap RecipeWhy I Make My Own Soap It started as a challenge. My wife wanted to buy this $9USD bar of soap in La Jolla California. I thought, “if there is anything different about
recipeHow I Make a Grilled PizzaOne of my favorite summertime meals is grilled Margherita pizza. Fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic from the garden are ideal. If these items are not available, you can still make it — but it
recipeHow to Eat a KohlrabiKohlrabi is not your most common garden vegetable. It can be, however, one of the finest. I prefer it raw and fresh. Kohlrabi is high in vitamin C and potassium – as well as
recipeThe Only Way to Eat a Green BeanI grew green beans in the garden this year because my wife likes them. The problem with a green bean is that it is, for all intents and purposes, inedible. There are very
Do Your Trees Have Yellow Leaves? Here is How I Fixed MineI was sold an Autumn Blaze Maple under the pretense that it would be one of the few trees that would grow and do well in a clay, alkaline soil. What they did
recipeAmazing 4th of July RecipesHot Dog Salad There is nothing more American than July 4th. There is no better way to celebrate the 4th but with hot dogs. This simple recipe will leave your guests in a
randomCreating Primitive Pottery in my BackyardWhen I moved into my house I did not have any grass. A light rain storm moved through the area moistening the surface of the dirt. As I walked across the surface, I
