LeighMo's bit of heaven (or hell)

one heck of a good time!

Not like that.

Little M and I made us some "scrap crayons". Now, for those of you who didn't go to daycare centers that offered new, shiny, pointy-tipped crayolas for budding creative geniuses, allow me to enlighten.

One takes broken, dull, and otherwise over looked crayon refuse and melts them down. *remove paper first* Then, allow to cool. And presto, chango, you have new, psychedelic, chunky color chunks.

I admit, our first batch doesn't resemble the ones I was forced to use as a child I recall, but is life not an experiment, a procedure of trial and errors, by which we learn what does and does not work?

We had fun, recycled some otherwise useless crap, and I had something with which I could bribe her to get my work done (Murphy's Law: child will be grounded from all electronics, outdoor play, and anything else she may enjoy on the one day I actually have paying work.)

Without further adieu, here are our "bullet crayons":

So, we had a pretty good weekend 'round these parts. The little M went off to her mother's to enjoy some Seafair this weekend (water festival in Seattle). N showed me some of the old stomping grounds from his days living in the city, including the U of Washington campus. As far as campuses go, it is gorgeous. The buildings are very gothic in nature, huge brick buildings with ornate trimmings, spires, and even a gargoyle or two. I like architecture.

Sunday we went camping. Very grab and go; we didn't take a tent, figuring if we had to vacate the campsite by 6 am we could just sleep in the jeep. And it was quite comfy. Did some hiking, took a few paths that were off the beaten trail, because with no kidlet, we could be slightly adventurous.

There hasn't been much in the way of precipitation out here this year, but we did come across one river that was full of water, with the falls rushing and echoing through the campground. I love water, even though I fear it a little, and could listen to it fall from level to level all day long.






















I also took some time this weekend to do my toes. My toenails, I mean. I got a new pair of flip flops for 80% off the other day, very blingy, and figured the nails should match. This particular shade is Caribbean Blue. Enjoy!