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About Cosand

He's a simple enough fellow. He likes movies, comics, radio shows from the 40's, and books. He likes to write and wishes his cat wouldn't shed on his laptop.

Trying Out: Ice Skating (Week 51)

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Cosand

Trying Out: Skating on Thick Ice As I alluded to before, there are plenty of holiday activities to partake in when trotting around Seattle.  We may not be New York City, or a Capra-/Rockwell-esque town, but we have ice skating, … Continue reading →

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Trying Out: Washington State History Museum (Week 50)

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Cosand

Trying Out: Tacoma’s Historic Past (Week Fifty) When my friend and I were attending the Jet City Show, we drove past a rather spiffy looking building.  Tacoma is all well and good as cities go, but I had not planned … Continue reading →

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Trying Out: Ice Sculpting (Week 49)

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Cosand

Trying Out: Watching the Ice Chips Fly (Week Forty-Nine) Like most people, my experience with ice sculpting revolves around two events.  One: weddings.  Sometimes folks have a fancy centerpiece.  A swan, a flower, whatever looks romantic in a transparent medium. … Continue reading →

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Trying Out: Audio Book (Week 48)

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Cosand

Trying Out: Dickensian Narration (Week Forty-Eight) Once upon a time I tried to dispose of a mouse.  You know how it goes.  You go to work, you find a mouse in a trap, and you want to save your boss … Continue reading →

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My Hugging Ministry

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Cosand

My church often encourages us to use our talents for God.  This is most visible through a whole lot of quilts.  There are quite a few volunteers who visit with each other while making rather fancy quilts.  The quilts are … Continue reading →

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Trying Out: Art Gallery (Week 47)

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Cosand

A/NT Art Gallery (Week Forty-Seven) I strolled into what I thought I was a small, unassuming, independent art museum.  What I did not realize until I entered was that I was in an art gallery. It was a slightly different … Continue reading →

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Trying Out: Other Work Sites (Week 46)

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Cosand

Trying Out: Leasing Myself Out (Week Forty-Six) I have had the same job for fourteen years.  I had no desire to work up the corporate ladder.  A few dollars more an hour is not enough for the amount of responsibility … Continue reading →

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Trying Out: Digital Comics (Week 45)

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Cosand

Trying Out: E-Comics (Week Forty-Five) Yep.  More comics talk. I am old fashioned.  I like the feel of paper it pushes against my finger while I hear it scrape against my skin as I turn the page.  I like seeing … Continue reading →

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Trying Out: Comic Convention (Week 44)

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Cosand

Trying Out: Jet City Comic Show (Week Forty-Four) As has been stated many, many, many, many times, I have worked in a comic shop for quite a spell.  I have spent a few dollars here or there, read tens of … Continue reading →

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Noticing God’s Presence

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Cosand

I have never had any trouble believing in God.  The whole makes sense to me (as much as it can).  I have simply had confidence in that fact all my life. Every now and then I will get reminders that … Continue reading →

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