Monthly Archives: May 2012

Staggering with relief

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Kat Richardson

And… it’s done: the receipts and bits of paper and electronic mummery are all found, documented, input, tallied, and saved to a very large and detailed spreadsheet for the accountant to rip apart on Thursday. So, now I can… umm… … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction and Romance

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kat Richardson

I just finished reading an advance copy of GHOST PLANET by Sharon Lynn Fisher and I’m so pleased with it I’m going to make a bit of noise here: it’s *wonderful!* It’s an SF Romance novel where both the Science … Continue reading →

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Someone You Should Read

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Kat Richardson

As fans of mine looking for more good stuff to read, here’s someone you should probably be keeping an eye on: Robin K. MacPherson. No, he’s not a big name–he’s barely even published–but he’s got the right attitude and the … Continue reading →

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Gears on the Brain

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Kat Richardson

My right hand, wrist, and fingers are sore and slightly swollen from all the paper-bending Wednesday. And last night I dreamed of gears–all sorts of gears made of paper and brass: reduction gears, bevel gears, rack-and-pinion gears, chain-drive gears, friction … Continue reading →

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Moving Paper part 2

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Kat Richardson

Continuing with the paper automata: After the first experiment with the Simple Crank Slider mechanism, I decided to try heavier card and a more ambitious model. Once again I went to Rob Ives’s site and downloaded a popular and apparently-simple … Continue reading →

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Moving Paper part 1

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Kat Richardson

To get a better understanding of basic automata for a writing project in progress. I don’t really have the space or money for a wood or metal workshop, so, although there are some differences due to the materials, the basics … Continue reading →

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Forays into Automata

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Kat Richardson

I’ve finished my first two paper automata. Crouching over a coffee table to score, cut, bend, paste, and assemble is rather backbreaking and I’m currently wandering around looking like an old woman. Of course, allowing the dog to sit behind … Continue reading →

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