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Braid

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Anna

Thanks to my better half, I’m hooked on a new video game: Braid, a platform game download for the Xbox.

Braid is a game of puzzles that uses time manipulation as both a tool and a philosophical theme. I love how the artwork, a wash of swirling watercolor skies, underscores the sad and mysterious narrative.

Curious lion-like creatures that inhabit the game’s landscape are also a nice touch.

Sadly, I’m not too far from the end of this brief game right now. It’s like a good book that I wish wouldn’t be ending so soon.

John blogged about it on Geek Out New York last week, so I’ll direct anyone interested in reading more to his post.

Plush You SF

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Anna

This year’s second Plush You show is opening this Friday at double punch in San Francisco!

I won’t be there, but my couches (and their mini dust bunnies) will.

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Check it out if you’re in the area!

Plush You SF
November 7 – 30
double punch
1821 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Baby Donkey Celebrates

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Anna

There’s a bit of boasting going on around here, after a night of election results and too much soda pop…

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Our little Democrat is trying to offer some consolation his red friend, though, with a suggestion that he join the blue team. (Not likely, I think.)

Here’s to our shiny new president!

Vote!

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Anna

As babies, the Pundit Babies are not eligible to vote this year. But they want to remind you to do it if you can. (As if you could forget!)

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Then, go get free coffee at Starbucks.

Squirrel Eating Apple

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Anna

I saw this squirrel munching away on an apple core in a parking lot last week.

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He looks pretty happy.

Boos are Better in Twos

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Anna

… or threes, or fours! I couldn’t resist posting a few more adorable Boos on Halloween.

Two blue Boos from katbetty:

These three Boos from kadootje are named Betty, Beatrice, and Benedict (beautiful!):

One likes its wings closed, and one likes them open! from eaglechic:

“The Boos Brothers” fron Najwa:

A snuggly pair with holiday buttons from twill:

A trio of kooky Boos from lulubelle:

FOUR Boos from fibercrafter:

A lovely duo made of Lamb’s Pride yarn from CoriInKansas:

And another cute quadruple from wrchili!

Happy Halloween, everyone!

You Bazaar this Sunday in SF

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Anna

Are you in or near San Francisco this weekend? If so, make plans to visit You Bazaar this Sunday at Golden Gate Park for lots of plush vendors and rotating workshops.

The free event will kick off the Plush You SF Show at Double Punch, which opens Friday, November 7th. (That’s where you can see my couches!)

You Bazaar San Francisco
Sunday, November 2nd
10 am – 5 pm
San Francisco County Fair Building
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Super Boos!

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Anna

As of now, there are three more days until Halloween. It takes less than a day to make a Boo or two, so it’s not too late for spooky knitting!

As promised, here are a few more of my favorites from Ravelry:

I’m astounded by this Giant Boo and mini Boo from lisamarykay1.

(Check out her amazing toy designs too!)

Wouldn’t it be nice if real bats had the same colors as melissa85148’s Boo?

And finally, these Boos from yarnpr0n win for most Halloween-y!

New Boos are being added to Ravelry all the time (we’re now up to 111 projects), and they are all so cute. Great job, everyone!