Month: September 2009

Today is autumn

Post author By Margaret
Post date September 29, 2009

A big front came through last night and took away summer. I was too sick to go outside to enjoy that last summer day, so instead today (now that I’m feeling a little better) I am enjoying autumn.

Here’s what I’ve done. I folded a throw blanket and, well, threw it on the back of the couch rather than tucking it away in its normal ottoman hidey-hole. I dehydrated some apples and tomatoes to take advantage of the harvest. I also put the baby squashes from the CSA on a bowl on the table. Instant autumn!

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Best Brochure Ever

Post author By Margaret
Post date September 25, 2009

sail Said in comic store nerd from The Simpsons voice, of course.

Last week I went to Milwaukee and its greater metropolitan area to visit a friend. While she was busy during the day, Mike and I went to the Milwaukee Art Museum. This is a gorgeous museum with an interesting collection. I also loved the museum shop, but then what museum shop have I not liked? (See: International Museum of Surgical Science).

They also have some excellent self-guided tours in brochure form. My absolute favorite was “I’m in a Hurry!” (PDF). This has a great balance between irreverent and serious, and really does highlight the general types of art in the collection. You can find PDFs of all their brochures here.

Reading this brochure inspired me to write very slightly cheeky copy on my handout on how to print double sided. Cause I mean we might as well be having fun while making smart printing choices.

Computers Internet

Fun font tool

Post author By Margaret
Post date September 4, 2009

You can now create a font (for free, too), of your own handwriting. I’m definitely going to do this. Who’s with me? If you do it, I promise I will write you a letter using my font.