I need room for my new sewing machine and Lina controls the basement. The spare bedroom is really just a storage room most of the time, so it was time to get that space back. I bought the plans for this cheap and dirt murphy bed that uses construction grade wood. After … [Read more...] about Murphy Bed for the Spare Room
Hand Carved Cave near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Artist Ra Paulette carved 14 of these unique and privately owned caves by hand for over 25 year as part of his self-prescribed therapy after returning from serving in the Vietnam War. We booked our tour through Originnewmexico.com well in advance of our tour. I thought the space … [Read more...] about Hand Carved Cave near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Chicken Salad (With Gelatin)
I found this recipe in an old-timey church cookbook from my mom's collection. I've been wanting to make this recipe ever since I saw that four packets of gelatin was the first ingredient, but never had the guts. The Denver Modernism show had a 1960's themed cooking segment … [Read more...] about Chicken Salad (With Gelatin)
Great Dale Swamp Cooler
The 1st revision of the swamp cooler looked like this and its description can be found at http://greatdalehousecar.com/great-dale-swamp-cooler/. Then I added some vent hose to help direct the cooling where we wanted it. Everyone made fun of it, so I switched to one … [Read more...] about Great Dale Swamp Cooler
Great Dale Swamp Cooler Update
The 1st revision of the swamp cooler looked like this and its description can be found at http://greatdalehousecar.com/great-dale-swamp-cooler/. Then I added some vent hose to help direct the cooling where we wanted it. Everyone made fun of it, so I switched to one … [Read more...] about Great Dale Swamp Cooler Update