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RT @kevinclark: If you had a Portal themed fixie stolen near San Jose, this clueless asshole has it: http://t.co/w8ahvxuQMS #pleaseretweet about 5 hours ago
Spinning progress http://t.co/mFeNa0G6aD about 6 hours ago
If I built this Twitter-activated pet feeder, you all would make my cat really fat, wouldn't you?! https://t.co/O0gC3ARWh1 about 11 hours ago
@advicemonkey Those actually look pretty convincing! about 15 hours ago in reply to advicemonkey
RT @briangaar: My hometown is basically a racist Facebook post with a Chili's 05:06 PM 05/21/13
@perclexed It's not her most ladylike angle. 03:07 PM 05/21/13 in reply to perclexed
Yep, another one! http://t.co/tvI3gJsiBG 02:28 PM 05/21/13
I'm not having much luck with this. It's called "catbearding" btw. http://t.co/phFJEKU3L2 11:50 AM 05/21/13
RT @SeinfeldToday: George tries to hide that despite seeing every episode he has no idea what's happening on Game of Thrones. Elaine buys d… 11:00 AM 05/21/13
RT @dansolomon: Today in MAKING YOU CRY. MT @marcusgilmer: dog survives tornado, reunited with owner mid-interview http://t.co/ZojcYAaxP1” 07:27 AM 05/21/13

Chickens and mayo (and mayo on chicken)

By Erika, on April 30th, 2013

Two things I have been meaning to follow up on. First, many people have been asking after the chickens. They are doing well, and laying more eggs than I would have expected. They recently passed their fourth birthday, which is longer than most chickens get to live.

(I have not been able to . . . → Read More: Chickens and mayo (and mayo on chicken)

Sketch Wednesday: Evolution of a Chicken Head

By Erika, on September 12th, 2012

Every afternoon I can, I go outside, let the chickens out, and spend about half an hour either reading or sketching. I always have a small tub of chicken scratch (i.e. treats) handy, to call the chickens back if they start wandering too far.

All I have to do is reach towards the tub, . . . → Read More: Sketch Wednesday: Evolution of a Chicken Head

Sketch Wednesday: Three Hens

By Erika, on July 4th, 2012

Another exercise in working fast and loose, and trying not to get caught up on the details.

Chicken Dust Bath Video

By Erika, on May 25th, 2012

It’s so funny to watch an animal clean itself with dirt! They really love a good dust bath, but alas, in our climate you can go months between times when it’s dry enough to indulge. (And chickens do not seem to enjoy mud baths.)

Here’s hoping your holiday weekend is as blissfully balmy . . . → Read More: Chicken Dust Bath Video

Chicken Shepherd

By Erika, on April 20th, 2012

Yesterday was a rainy day, another 2 inches in 12 hours. For crying out loud, that’s an entire month’s worth of rain in some parts of the country. And frankly, those parts of the country are welcome to it, if they want. Mucky!

But today – as promised – started off beautifully.

It . . . → Read More: Chicken Shepherd