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greghousesgfSome moron pulled the fire alarm three times after I went swimming. If I were really paranoid I'd think they were trying to fuck with me.
greghousesgfSunday Sweets: Jim Henson Tribute
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cakewrecks_feedToday we’re celebrating Jim Henson with some Sweets featuring his most famous friends:
Not to mention my unofficial role models. Heh.
Submitted by Eri R. and made by Bluebird Cakes
This is the cutest flying bed (and miniature rubber ducky) I have ever seen. Such a great design, too!
Why is there a Sam Eagle cupcake? Because AMERICA, that's why.
Now on to the "cakes you want to cuddle" section of today's post:
Sub'd by Karen A. and made by Suikertaartjes
Ernie is such a doll!
And Elmo is begging for a squeeze!
Best toy chest ever? I'm thinking YES.
These guys look like little beanie baby versions of themselves:
Sub'd by Mags and made by love-a-cupcake
I'd love to have Cookie Monster sitting on my monitor right now. So cute!
Here's a newer character from the Street today: Abby Cadabby:
Submitted by Lisa M. and made by Rhapsody Cakes
And classic Kermit never gets old:
I promise I *did* look for Sweets from some of Henson's other work - the Dark Crystal, Fraggle Rock, and my personal favorite, Labyrinth - but all I found worth mentioning (and that I haven't posted before) was this doorknocker from Labyrinth:
By Cakes by Pixie Pie
Yes, it's really cake! I actually have the matching set of Labyrinth knockers on the closet doors in my office (photo here) so I was especially smitten to see one rendered so well in cake.
So getting back to the Muppets, here are two more of my favorites (and who I'd also love to have on my desk):
By Sweet Pudgy Panda
Beaker and Dr. Honeydew! The baker calls this a "baby shower cake for a mom-to-be who is more into science than babies." (Note the H2O molecule on the border.) Brilliant!
And finally, since I don't have a cake version of him for you, here's the Swedish Chef demonstrating the proper use of the "cäkenschmööscher."
Bork bork bork!
Happy Sunday!
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Jun. 22nd, 2025 12:30 amdani_meowsI had a great Saturday.
Mushi was very stubborn about taking his prevet meds to make him calm so he went in without medicine. But he was a good boy for his shots. Vet didn't see anything wrong so he gets six months without vet visits until his blood work and old man check up. Lucky him
Then Ian wasn't hungry at lunchtime so I ordered the KFC I've been craving. Original recipe chicken thighs with coleslaw and biscuits yum!
I spent my day listening to YouTubers talk about things while making Icons. I'll be changing up my icons on here soon.
We had a rain storm that took out the power at one point but I had hated the icon in progress and coming back to it afterwards allowed me a better version of the levels. First one was muted but second time around, I wanted vibrant.
I adore stormy weather.
Dinner was leftovers. I had ravioli with leftover Alfredo sauce.
Jasper got sick a bit today after a few days of not getting sick. Poor kitty we'll have to contact the vet if he keeps getting sick.
Mushi was very stubborn about taking his prevet meds to make him calm so he went in without medicine. But he was a good boy for his shots. Vet didn't see anything wrong so he gets six months without vet visits until his blood work and old man check up. Lucky him
Then Ian wasn't hungry at lunchtime so I ordered the KFC I've been craving. Original recipe chicken thighs with coleslaw and biscuits yum!
I spent my day listening to YouTubers talk about things while making Icons. I'll be changing up my icons on here soon.
We had a rain storm that took out the power at one point but I had hated the icon in progress and coming back to it afterwards allowed me a better version of the levels. First one was muted but second time around, I wanted vibrant.
I adore stormy weather.
Dinner was leftovers. I had ravioli with leftover Alfredo sauce.
Jasper got sick a bit today after a few days of not getting sick. Poor kitty we'll have to contact the vet if he keeps getting sick.
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Jun. 21st, 2025 05:50 pmgreghousesgfNot much going on here. I went to the Berkeley end of Telegraph ave earlier today but not much was going on there either.
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Jun. 20th, 2025 11:16 amgreghousesgfThe museum had lots of gorgeous art from all over Asia in lots of different media. I've never seen Indian animation before. The drag queens were a lot of fun to watch too, I only wish my friend had shown up. He texted me that he was too tired. Also I have to remember to bag my own food next time I go there, the shrimp veggie rice noodle thing I had was tasty but much too overpriced.
My New Favorite Wedding Cake
Jun. 20th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedRoses are red,
Butterflies are blue,
Um...
Pardon me, but are those sperm on your wedding cake?
Poem Option #2:
The cake that keeps giving,
and makes your guests squirm,
'Cause nothing says "marriage,"
like butterflies and sperm!
Poem Option #3:
Roses are red
And cake can be pretty.
How sad for you,
'Cuz yours looks all...
[eyeing children]
...unpleasant.
Thanks to Kristen G., who wishes more things rhymed with "tadpoles." Or is that just me?
Babbles
Jun. 19th, 2025 11:18 pmdani_meowsI've been forced to take a break from making Icons due to eye and neck strain. But my muse wants nothing more than to continue.
Last night we had a glorious storm with loud booms which helped distract me from Jasper's stomach issues. Luckily he hasn't thrown up again since he threw up on my blankets last night. Poor boy we discontinued his antibiotic and so far he seems okay.
I'm listening to true crime stories, Crimes that shook Australia, which I switched to after one of the other series covered one that happened on a Florida beach that my mother and I went to often when I was a youngling. The crimes took place the year before I was born and involved younglings going off on their own.
While my parents, Father and Stepmom (mom didn't have custody of me, I visited) went about keeping me safe in a way that gave me a life long anxiety disorder. When listening to true crime sometimes I'm like Oh... There has to be away to keep younglings safe and not convince them they will end up raped and murdered behind a McDonald's! Luckily I'm 41 and so far never had a pregnancy test come up positive so it's not my problem.
One good thing about Jasper throwing up on my blanket is my blanket had to be washed and now it's fresh and clean. Ready for me to burrow my face in and smell the fresh clean laundry smell.
Whenever I listen to Australian true crime I always check to see if they found the Beaumont Children. Sadly they have not.
Nearly sixty years ago they disappeared: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_the_Beaumont_children
I want to watch tv shows but I struggle to find things that appeal to me.
Last night we had a glorious storm with loud booms which helped distract me from Jasper's stomach issues. Luckily he hasn't thrown up again since he threw up on my blankets last night. Poor boy we discontinued his antibiotic and so far he seems okay.
I'm listening to true crime stories, Crimes that shook Australia, which I switched to after one of the other series covered one that happened on a Florida beach that my mother and I went to often when I was a youngling. The crimes took place the year before I was born and involved younglings going off on their own.
While my parents, Father and Stepmom (mom didn't have custody of me, I visited) went about keeping me safe in a way that gave me a life long anxiety disorder. When listening to true crime sometimes I'm like Oh... There has to be away to keep younglings safe and not convince them they will end up raped and murdered behind a McDonald's! Luckily I'm 41 and so far never had a pregnancy test come up positive so it's not my problem.
One good thing about Jasper throwing up on my blanket is my blanket had to be washed and now it's fresh and clean. Ready for me to burrow my face in and smell the fresh clean laundry smell.
Whenever I listen to Australian true crime I always check to see if they found the Beaumont Children. Sadly they have not.
Nearly sixty years ago they disappeared: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_the_Beaumont_children
I want to watch tv shows but I struggle to find things that appeal to me.
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Jun. 19th, 2025 10:34 amgreghousesgfI had so much fun bar hopping with my friends last night! Also really looking forward to going to the Asian art museum later today, in addition to all the awesome art they normally have there, they're also doing a drag show, those are always fun. One of my friends from last night will be meeting me there, I hope.
Move Over, Hallmark
Jun. 19th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedTired of the same ol' "Happy Birthday"s, "Congraderaultions", and "I Want Sprinkles?" Then consider these inspiring sentiments the next time you order a cake.
Perfect for the neighbor kid's party!
Assuming you're moving soon, of course.
Here's a solid, any-occasion choice:
Although it's especially effective when dropped off anonymously in the office break room.
For when the get-well and sympathy cards just seem too namby-pamby.
Because you can never be too specific.
I think I speak for Amy & Claudia when I say: that had better be chocolate.
There's this new "budget-friendly" home insurance plan around: It doesn't actually cover any losses, but you do get this nice cookie cake:
If only all bad news were delivered via cake. Can you imagine?
"He's breaking up with me?? Why that lousy, rotten, om nom nom ooh, hey! Raspberry filling!"
Thanks to Anony M., Kris K., Lauren M., Gal N., Amy D., & Melissa K., who might go back to cards after this.
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P.S. Prepare for a triple dose of "Awww," because LOOK HOW CUTE:
This teeny pocket-sized dragon comes in a bunch of different styles: wearing aviator goggles, nursing a singed wing, even skateboarding, heh. It's hard to pick a favorite; they're all so stinking adorable!
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Jun. 18th, 2025 10:01 pmdani_meowsI'm very proud of the icons I've made so far in three days. 30 out of 100 on this table since I can put icons there I make for other contests.
https://bipolardanicats.dreamwidth.org/8485.html
I look forward to seeing what my muse makes tomorrow and the next day.
https://bipolardanicats.dreamwidth.org/8485.html
I look forward to seeing what my muse makes tomorrow and the next day.
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Jun. 18th, 2025 10:08 amgreghousesgfLooking forward to seeing my friend for drinks and possibly dinner at North Light this evening. I've been thinking and I seriously doubt she'll judge me negatively about the overpriced tarot card business. Anyway I had a text conversation w/her earlier this morning and she didn't even bring the subject up.
Window Pain
Jun. 18th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedBakers, in case it's been a while, this is your friendly reminder to go ahead and spruce up those window display cakes. After all, without them the customers might have to rely solely on your signage to evaluate your baking skills:
And nobody wants that.
("I'll take a Sahara and two small Mojaves, please.")
Now, your display cakes say a lot about your bakery. Ideally, you want these things to be positive, like "Look! Our cakes don't show the dirt at ALL!"
Or, "Yes, we CAN cut out small pieces of paper!"
Or even just "Divorce!" written in German:
Your displays also showcase the things that are most important to your bakery.
Like spelling:
And the fact that you never make the same mistake more than twice:
And finally, remember: when it comes to drawing in potential customers, you can never go wrong with a really good wizard cake:
Guaranteed to work like magic.
Thanks to Elizabeth R., Mary I., Erin Z., Kate, Catherine C., & C.M., who think that last window might have a few kinks to work out.
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I usually like to tie in my product links to the final cake, so this is an EXCELLENT time to plug my friend Scott's side-job:
Off To Be The Wizard
Lucky for y'all, Scott's a writer.
This is the first book in a hugely entertaining series about a modern day guy who tweaks some software code and ends up in the middle ages posing as a wizard. It's HEE-LARIOUS. Go check it out if you need more fun stories in your life.
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Jun. 17th, 2025 01:51 pmgreghousesgfHad some English Afternoon tea. The tarot readings were $35 each which I think is too expensive so I just had a drink and left. I'm supposed to have my friend come over and visit tomorrow, she's the same person who told me about the tarot thing in the first place and I think she'll probably ask about it and I'm feeling too embarrassed to tell her.
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Jun. 17th, 2025 04:02 pmdani_meowsI am so tired, not physically but mentally. I was overwhelmed even before Jasper's tests came back cancerous but I'm extra tired now.
Limiting my exposure to news has been good for me now if I can only make Tumblr go back to be being about fun and fandoms. I get why it isn't but I don't want to endlessly hear about the war in the middle east. I especially don't want to see people being cool with terrorism because they thing Jewish people are white colonists. Especially the people that I blocked because they were okay with the attacks in Washington and Colorado along with others. None of these Americans marching for peace and for the hostages to be released have anything to do with what's going on in the middle east besides being Jewish.
This plus the other political posts have killed my happy place. I just want to see pictures of my otps kissing/dancing/having shippy moments. Let me be happy please? I might make another blog where I only follow daily gif sites...
I want to curl up and read and go back to learning too.
The bluejays polished off all the food even though we filled it yesterday. Jasper is being a menace to society today which means that he's feeling better. He's been very chatty and has been trying to climb legs but he doesn't want a snack nor does he want to be held. He just wants to be a pest!
The other cats have been a little jealous at the attention Jasper has been getting but Mushi will get a taste of that care on Friday and Saturday. Before his shots he's supposed to have Gabepentin to make him docile so he won't attack the vet during his shots.
Made some icons for daily icons and am working on making a challenge as well. It was fun being creative.
Limiting my exposure to news has been good for me now if I can only make Tumblr go back to be being about fun and fandoms. I get why it isn't but I don't want to endlessly hear about the war in the middle east. I especially don't want to see people being cool with terrorism because they thing Jewish people are white colonists. Especially the people that I blocked because they were okay with the attacks in Washington and Colorado along with others. None of these Americans marching for peace and for the hostages to be released have anything to do with what's going on in the middle east besides being Jewish.
This plus the other political posts have killed my happy place. I just want to see pictures of my otps kissing/dancing/having shippy moments. Let me be happy please? I might make another blog where I only follow daily gif sites...
I want to curl up and read and go back to learning too.
The bluejays polished off all the food even though we filled it yesterday. Jasper is being a menace to society today which means that he's feeling better. He's been very chatty and has been trying to climb legs but he doesn't want a snack nor does he want to be held. He just wants to be a pest!
The other cats have been a little jealous at the attention Jasper has been getting but Mushi will get a taste of that care on Friday and Saturday. Before his shots he's supposed to have Gabepentin to make him docile so he won't attack the vet during his shots.
Made some icons for daily icons and am working on making a challenge as well. It was fun being creative.
Blowing in the Wind
Jun. 17th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedHow many times must a baker be told,
"Don't pipe 'flowers' where flowers belong?"
And how many colors are spelled correctly,
While still managing to be wrong?
How many directions are misunderstood,
Like the first Wreck that received such renown?
And how many ways can you try to explain,
That "nothing"'s still something written down?
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind.
The answer is "italicized" like it's blowing in the wind!
Thanks to Anna B., Alexis, Erica, David H., & Rosej, with the thanks "fuzzy" like a warm hug. (Only not in a creepy way.)
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P.S. Y'all, I have to introduce you to the handiest little kitchen gadget for under $7:
Dishwasher "Dirty/Clean" Slider Bar
The whole thing is magnetic, and it also comes with a double-sided adhesive for non-metallic machines. Also comes in black, and there's a prettier cursive option if you don't want the bright red/green!
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Jun. 16th, 2025 11:59 amgreghousesgfTonight should be interesting, I'm going over to North Light again after dinner at home because a FOAF is doing tarot readings.
Gootchie Goos
Jun. 16th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedLast week we had some friends visiting with their new baby. Jen and I don't have kids - not unless you count the kind with claws and hairballs - so being around a lil' diaper potato has put me in a baby kind of mood.
Granted, I'm as seedless as a bag of lettuce*, but indulge me, won't you?
*See also:
Sterile as a box of Band-Aids
Fruitless as a butcher shop
Pulp-free
Technically, it's also of girl.
I think that's spelled "Toby."
You're right: "3 Times" was just silly. Much better to cross out the "s" with that exclamation point.
Ok, nobody panic. We're just gonna need some hot towels, a flashlight, and a low voltage car battery. And no sudden movements.
Well, yee-haw! Good for you, son!
And finally,
Guess Who!!
Aaaaand the baby mood is gone.
I do, however, miss my cats.
Hey Kelly R., Merideth J., Kimberly G., Danielle R., Beverly S., Anony M., Susan G., & Sarah W., is there a doctor in the house?
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If you got that last joke and know who Tom Baker is, then I have a timeless treasure for you:
Time Lord Fairy Tales
You can buy this book as a beautiful hardback, paperback, OR the the audio version, which is read by an entire cast of actors including Tom Baker! So cool, and perfect for Doctor Who fans.
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