A spirited journey through the world of collectible artisan puzzles
Pairing craft cocktails with crafty puzzles
Boxes and Boos
Spooky season is upon us again! I love a well themed offering for both the Boxes and the Booze so I’m getting in the scary spirit and breaking out the scary spirits.
One Thing or an Otter
Otters are “semi-aquatic” mammals who live on coastlines, riverbank, lakes and oceans, eating fish and being generally playful and cute. They are also somewhat notorious for the lovely scent they deposit along their territorial habitats.
Playing With Your Food
The traditional dish of fermented soybeans, known as natto, has been a staple of Japanese diet for millennia.
Stream of Consciousness
The Hollywood writer’s strike is over! We can now proceed with our regularly scheduled programming and bring you the next episode of idiot Boxes and Boob tubes ….
Keeping Cool
The record heat wave we are experiencing in Texas has a lot of folks reaching for an ice cold refreshment. I reached for an entire refrigerator and freezer unit.
Cloak of Invisibility
The Ninja, and related Shinobi warriors, were prominent in 15th century Japan during the Sengoku period.
Bread and Butter
Milkfat (also known as butter fat) is present in milk as microscopic globules kept separate by their phospholipid and protein membranes.
A Spirited Way
The Karakuri Creation Research Group of puzzle box artisans are beloved for their fanciful secret opening boxes, which are often quite magical.