Weta’s Smaug the Terrible Bust
Stilts
When I was a kid, I had a pair of stilts. I believe I got them for Hanukkah, probably in 1985 or 1986, and worked my way up to the highest notch in the wood. It got boring just walking around so I taught myself some tricks, like like spinning one around, and tossing one to the ground while staying up for a minute or so without falling.
I’m not sure what happened to them – last I saw them they were in the corner of the garage, and I probably haven’t used them in more than 20 years, but I’m sure I still know how – just like riding a bike.
Incompetence
8/29 Roommate loses parking pass after getting into an accident. I order a new one, which costs $75. (I have two other passes).
9/4 Parking pass company doesn’t get back to me so I have to call again to place my order.
The Sumner Family Cookie Monster Halloween Costume
My mother made this costume in the late 1970s and we’re still using it.
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Marbled Orbweaver Spider
Taken at the Maryland Renaissance Festival. I’m fairly certain this is a Marbled Orbweaver Spider.