After partly re-reading a book on perspective in drawing, I decided I had better get a mechanical pencil for setup lines. After a bit of research I ordered one that is well recommended, with three hardnesses of leads. One place I was reading said that Japanese leads were definitely the best; don't break easily like the German ones, not to mention the even weaker Chinese ones. Pentel and Uni Ball are Japanese leads and easy to find.
Lunar Eclipse Wednesday morning our time, but rather early. Info at Interactive Eclipse Map [Click]
I salute you if you can abide using a mechanical pencil. I have never found one without rather stiff and scratchy leads. Moreover, when I've attempted to draw with them they have pulled a little (needed a softer lead!) and have even worked to etch the lines into the paper. Any erasing is a joke, because of the little rivulets left behind. I would much rather use a simple #2 pencil and have a good white art eraser in hand.
Let me know how you find it. I'm sure you've found good leads, because you are so good at finding the best writing materials.
Our daughter likes mechanical pencils because she doesn't have to sharpen them; she favors an inexpensive one from Office Depot (0.5mm) and let me take it for a test drive. I figure I will only be using it for making very fine, faint lines that will be obscured with ink or watercolor paint if not erased, so went for 0.3mm, three different leads to experiment with--HB, H and 2H. Here is a mechanical pencil review page I found: Best? mechanical pencils [Click] Their No. 1 pick (Uni Ball Kuro Toga) sounds interesting, but doesn't seem quite right for the use I have in mind for it. There is another that is said to be good for lefties (Pentel Sharp Kerry). I ordered the Pentel Graph Gear 1000, 0.3mm, in large part because of the retractable tip. I have some of the vinyl erasers, which are good, but decided to get some art gum erasers (Blick house brand) to try. Will let you know how it all works out.
“I regret things that I did that brought embarrassment to myself, my family, friends of mine who have been very big supporters.”-— Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, quoted by The Hill, on working for President Trump.
FBI Director Pressured McCabe to Quit[Click] Historical side note: The deputy FBI director during Watergate, Mark Felt, turned out to be “Deep Throat.”
Per the Washington Examiner, Republicans may have to recall all State of the Union tickets because they misspelled “Union.” [As “Uniom”]
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) will not call special elections to fill seats in the Wisconsin legislature, following Democratic upsets in recent elections, The Nation reports.
It occurs to me once again to wonder if the Dear Leader might have sufficient strength of character to cheat the prosecutor the way Goebbels did. One can never be sure; surprises are always possible. But I doubt it.
Good for Bernie. He really doesn't need to go round and round for the sake of gossip. Seven Days is a liberal paper, but he should be allowed to stay on topics of national and state concern and not be asked about his family, especially when both situations mentioned are ongoing.
A bit more dried skin got removed, which seems to have reduced the discomfort when the leg is stretched or flexed. I asked Penny if she thought the swelling was going down. She said maybe a bit at the time but not at the bottom.
Accept the slow progress as good progress. Cellulitis is known for being tough. Every cell counts. As I understand it, keeping it elevated is important. Could gravity have anything to do with the swelling being greater at the bottom? Gosh, Bill, all the best as you navigate this.
There's no good way to keep it elevated when I'm at my computer. So yes, gravity could have something to do with that. Of course, as mentioned, I'm spending a lot of time lying down in bed.
Re "for impeachment referral mueller would need rosenstein" scroll down in the comments to the one by "nemo." And then there is referral of appropriate matters to the Attorney General of New York to be considered. Attempts to undermine Mueller should be of limited effect.
After partly re-reading a book on perspective in drawing, I decided I had better get a mechanical pencil for setup lines. After a bit of research I ordered one that is well recommended, with three hardnesses of leads. One place I was reading said that Japanese leads were definitely the best; don't break easily like the German ones, not to mention the even weaker Chinese ones. Pentel and Uni Ball are Japanese leads and easy to find.
ReplyDeleteLunar Eclipse Wednesday morning our time, but rather early. Info at Interactive Eclipse Map [Click]
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I salute you if you can abide using a mechanical pencil. I have never found one without rather stiff and scratchy leads. Moreover, when I've attempted to draw with them they have pulled a little (needed a softer lead!) and have even worked to etch the lines into the paper. Any erasing is a joke, because of the little rivulets left behind. I would much rather use a simple #2 pencil and have a good white art eraser in hand.
DeleteLet me know how you find it. I'm sure you've found good leads, because you are so good at finding the best writing materials.
Our daughter likes mechanical pencils because she doesn't have to sharpen them; she favors an inexpensive one from Office Depot (0.5mm) and let me take it for a test drive. I figure I will only be using it for making very fine, faint lines that will be obscured with ink or watercolor paint if not erased, so went for 0.3mm, three different leads to experiment with--HB, H and 2H. Here is a mechanical pencil review page I found: Best? mechanical pencils [Click] Their No. 1 pick (Uni Ball Kuro Toga) sounds interesting, but doesn't seem quite right for the use I have in mind for it. There is another that is said to be good for lefties (Pentel Sharp Kerry). I ordered the Pentel Graph Gear 1000, 0.3mm, in large part because of the retractable tip. I have some of the vinyl erasers, which are good, but decided to get some art gum erasers (Blick house brand) to try. Will let you know how it all works out.
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A Very Bad Week for a Lawless President[Click] This puts together the [publicly known] obstruction of justice evidence in a compelling way.
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Sanders Backs Out of Interview[Click]
ReplyDelete“I regret things that I did that brought embarrassment to myself, my family, friends of mine who have been very big supporters.”-— Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer, quoted by The Hill, on working for President Trump.
FBI Director Pressured McCabe to Quit[Click] Historical side note: The deputy FBI director during Watergate, Mark Felt, turned out to be “Deep Throat.”
Trump’s Gripe Against McCabe Included Comey Flight[Click]
Trump Erupted Over Justice Department[Click]
Per the Washington Examiner, Republicans may have to recall all State of the Union tickets because they misspelled “Union.” [As “Uniom”]
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) will not call special elections to fill seats in the Wisconsin legislature, following Democratic upsets in recent elections, The Nation reports.
It occurs to me once again to wonder if the Dear Leader might have sufficient strength of character to cheat the prosecutor the way Goebbels did. One can never be sure; surprises are always possible. But I doubt it.
Alan
It was an honest mistake. They don't know what that word "union" means. They can't even say the word.
DeleteGood for Bernie. He really doesn't need to go round and round for the sake of gossip. Seven Days is a liberal paper, but he should be allowed to stay on topics of national and state concern and not be asked about his family, especially when both situations mentioned are ongoing.
DeleteHere is a video I am sure you will enjoy, even though it is 28 minutes long. Louie Ludwig presents New Orleans from a different perspective.
ReplyDeletehttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d8uiZ-2-x8U&feature=youtu.be
A bit more dried skin got removed, which seems to have reduced the discomfort when the leg is stretched or flexed. I asked Penny if she thought the swelling was going down. She said maybe a bit at the time but not at the bottom.
ReplyDeleteAccept the slow progress as good progress. Cellulitis is known for being tough. Every cell counts. As I understand it, keeping it elevated is important. Could gravity have anything to do with the swelling being greater at the bottom? Gosh, Bill, all the best as you navigate this.
DeleteThere's no good way to keep it elevated when I'm at my computer. So yes, gravity could have something to do with that. Of course, as mentioned, I'm spending a lot of time lying down in bed.
DeleteI see. Do you have a laptop? Wil has been known to finish work in bed at times.
DeleteHow This is Different From Watergate.[Click]
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Americans Are Rising to This Historic Moment[Click]
Handheld device sequences human genome[Click]
Titanosaur fossil Found in Egypt.[Click]
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Re "for impeachment referral mueller would need rosenstein" scroll down in the comments to the one by "nemo." And then there is referral of appropriate matters to the Attorney General of New York to be considered. Attempts to undermine Mueller should be of limited effect.
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Thanks! I did. The Reply to "nemo" is interesting too.
DeleteI will check out the reply; thanks.--Alan
Delete(PHOTOS) The Many, Many, Many Signs of the 2018 Women’s March on Eureka (Like, Sooo Many!)[Click]
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