Author Archives: mbey

This issue of Food Frakker, we’re going to have something a little different. I managed to catch on digital media the encounter between my co-worker Jeremiah, and a Korean snack treat of the sort that I would ordinarily only inflict … Continue reading →

Because my day job is in the food service, I have access to restaurant-grade food products that you miserable mortals can only dream of. Case in point, this five pound bucket of sour cream and this five pound block of … Continue reading →

My new favorite game is trying to get people who should know better to run around in creeks with me. Yesterday I got my co-workers to do it. First we were rousted from the Hancock Golf Course for trying to … Continue reading →

I’m absolutely fascinated by the natural world in and around the Highland Mall. Yesterday, while passing by Kickbutt Coffee, which is adjacent to the mall, I saw a couple of killdeer babies running around in the parking lot. They were … Continue reading →

Ms. Deanna Toxopeus and myself did guest readings on the current Drabblecast Trifecta episode. You can listen to the media right here. It’s a damn fine episode. The theme is underwater monsters.

For months I had this half-finished project cluttering up my desk. Then the other night I finished it up. It’s an audio amp inside a coffeecan. Now, even as I was making it, I was thinking, why am I putting … Continue reading →

As you might have heard, it’s somewhat hot here in Austin. Today the temperature has dipped somewhat, it was only 101F, but basically there has been a daily broiling that is progressively leaching my body of its precious minerals. You … Continue reading →

I’ve been talking a little bit recently about the intersection of the natural world with the urban landscape of Austin. Specifically, the proliferation of nighthawks, my budding fascination with Austin creeks, and the purple martins at Highland Mall. Continuing that … Continue reading →

At the last Space Squid release party, we conducted a scientifically calibrated zombie simulation using a scientifically calibrated pig head, axes, and samurai swords. Well, I’m pleased to announce, for those of you who missed the original event, editor D … Continue reading →

I goofed around a little more with that [url]Fresnel[/url] lens. First, I made half-assed welding goggles by putting the lenses of three different 3D glasses at cross-purposes to each other. With nearly all light blocked, I can look directly at … Continue reading →