AFRIGADGET

AfriGadget: Solving everyday problems with African ingenuity.

PLASTIC BAG COASTERS

PINK CHAIR SAGA CONT'D

After watching the instructional video on sock darning that Amy sent, I tried it out on the pink chair. It's better, but I'll probably keep the quilt handy. I am excited to get a hold of some holey socks though...

SINGING LESSONS

I had the privilege to hear one of the greatest voices of our time perform in Milwaukee last night; Neko Case. A well-seasoned performer, she was at the end of her tour and her voice remained pitch-perfect, clear as day throughout the show.

My appreciation for good vocals has grown over the past couple weeks as I’ve started taking voice lessons. Being surrounded by so much music, I wanted to learn to play something myself, but I don’t have the money to buy an instrument. So in the spirit of ‘nothing new,’ I’m starting with my voice because it’s built-in.

And no, don’t ask me to sing for you. Not yet.

LUCKY DAY!

The Gods and Goddesses of the Goodwill have answered a long-standing prayer of mine. I've been coveting Amy's converted sewing machine for quite some time, and today I finally found a stand so that I can convert my own. And...it was 50% off furniture day! This beauty only set me back $32.50; in excellent condition too. I'll be sewing my way through the Apocalypse.

FOLDING TABLE

Another "they don't make 'em like they used to," this metal table with 4 seats completely folds down to a suitcase! I picked it up from the Salvation Army across the street yesterday for $20. It will indefinitely serve as my kitchen table, until I need to pack it up for a game of Uno in the woods.

DRILL

This bad boy came from the Habitat Restore and yes, I used it to install the ceiling tile bulletin board. They don't make 'em like they used to.

Oh yeah, Happy Earth Day.

RUNNING SHOES

I gave up on running for a while. I was in college, and I couldn't afford new shoes, so I ran in the same pair of shoes for too long and ruined my knees. I'm easing myself back into it, with a good pair of shoes and a strategy to run on the ground instead of the sidewalk.

HYPERBOLIC CROCHET

VACCUUM CLEANERS

Used vacuum cleaners for sale on Michigan Ave, Sheboygan.