• 01:44 It looks like we’ve managed to salvage the fog witch’s head. We cast it today in papier mache and, with a little rebuilding, it looks fine. #
• 17:21 Whew. The gun repair was only $300. I was worried it would be pushing a thousand. #
• 18:53 Making a Pict helmet. #
• 20:38 I’m sanding the fog witch’s head after the first two coats of gesso. #
• 22:19 Woot! Rob came by the shop and we had dinner. This is the third time I’ve seen him when we’re both conscious this week. #
• 22:47 The Pict helmet is finished and I’ve stopped the woogedy-woogedy action through judicious use of armature wire and paper-mache. #
• 22:48 Since the fog witch head is dry, I’ll sand it and then move on to Spackle. #
• 23:21 Spackling finished. Now I’m making nine identical crowns. #

This is an amazing resource. The Center for Puppetry Arts, where I intered lo these many years ago, has opened a virtual puppetry museum which has 91% of their collection online. I can’t tell you what an amazing thing this is. I remember spending hours in the museum when I was there. It didn’t matter how often I went in, I always found something new to look out.

Scott Westerfeld does the math on the economy of the U.S. under Republican vs. Democrat control.

Since World War II the Democrats have been overwhelmingly better at running the economy. Hands down, case closed, beyond any statistical doubt. They’ve borrowed less money, created more wealth and opportunity, and left the next generation in better shape.

Now these are bold claims, and maybe you’re shaking your head. But let’s look at the numbers.

And he then goes on to break down the numbers in ways that even innumerate folks like myself can follow. It’s interesting reading and well worth the gander.