Author Archives: The Velvet Zebra

Okay, so here’s the thing – I’m really getting into this whole Stone Age Keyboard idea. So much so, that I’m asking around to everyone I know, to see if I can score some working, functional, plain-Jane PC Keyboards that are sitting in closets, going unused. And Lori wisely suggested I put a request outContinue reading “a shout out to ma’ peeps”

I’m sure you’re all just fascinated by this, but there are other blogs to read if you’re bored! I’ve come to the conclusion that my first test run doth sucketh. It’s the keyboard I’ve chosen there, that monstrosity of an MS natural keyboard. It’s looking too  . . . What’s the word?  Stupid. So likeContinue reading “back to the rock pile”

I’m just guessing on the stage, since I have yet to get a concept of how many stages are involved in this experiment! But here are some photos of the progress so far. What I’ve done, first, was to pull the keys off of a Microsoft Natural (ergonomic keyboard) that I had on hand. TheseContinue reading “Stoneage keyboard, stage 4”

<>Updates on the Stoneage keyboard – with photos to follow tomorrow. Today I finished cutting the keys. It was so simple, using the cutoff wheels and the Dremel.  Thing is, though, you’re not so much cutting the plastic as you are cutting and melting it. Safety glasses were a must, and I had them handyContinue reading “molten lava lip gloss”

Honestly, it nearly skipped my mind. I’ve been so wrapped up in the Stoneage Keyboard – which I’ll be working diligently on this weekend and posting photos of my progress. So here’s chapter 13, such as it is. I was really in love with plot twists and turns, and I’m sure I still am, butContinue reading “almost forgot it was friday”

Not long ago I came across this funky computer keyboard that someone had made and labeled his Steampunk Keyboard, and I thought that was the coolest thing ! I wanted one so bad, but the man sells them for thousands. I didn’t become financially secure by spending thousands of dollars for a fancied-up computer keyboard,Continue reading “yabba dabba doh!”

3-day weekend!  Yay 🙂  Okay, here are the promised two chapters, since I’m in a good mood, it’s Friday, and it’s also a 3-day weekend and who doesn’t love those?  I didn’t look these over, since my brain is fully engulfed in Ether right now – and I’m going to beat Pete and Tori inContinue reading “tgif”

Okay, I admit, when I checked the mail tonight and pulled the two credit reports out – then carried them into the house – I was too scared to open them myself. So I waited until my sister got home, and made HER open them up.  Turns out — We’re golden ! 😀 Both ofContinue reading “She Shoots, she scores!”

Okay, so yesterday I found myself with some time to kill, and I happen to have this novel what needs writin’, so I sits myself down in Starbucks with a double tall soy latte, my beautiful 5-subject notebook and lovely pen – and figured I’d get happy for an hour. I mean write. That’s whatContinue reading “scratch only a chicken could love”

Well, I don’t have the credit report yet – it’s due to arrive via the mail by next week. And I’m reaching a slightly calmer state regarding this whole stupid thing. I’ve reported the calls to the appropriate agencies, then this passed weekend I relented and told the rest of my family what was happening,Continue reading “Public Service announcement update”