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I certainly didn't want to alienate anyone (and wholeheartedly apologize for doing so), thinking as a heterosexual male trumpeting the joys/utility of Pinterest the recommendation would imply stereotypes don't always stick.

The post was done a little tongue in cheek, inspired by own girlfriend's recommendation after hearing yet another friend sharing her rabid love of Pinterest (my partner has no interest in Pinterest herself, while I'm the homemaker who is always sharing his pins); we've heard plenty of joking remarks from female friends wishing more of their straight male friends were pinterested in home decor too.

I certainly hope anyone and everyone of any gender finds inspiration and happiness anywhere and everywhere they seek it. But I'll remember to be more aware of the weight of gender specificity, as my gay and lesbian friends have proven time and time again, stereotypes are just Cliff Notes of society, while the novels our lives are much more nuanced.

"Open the fridge doors Siri."
"I can't do that, Gregory [displays my weight]"

Sunnycaat: probably easiest to respond with the comment answering a previous inquiry above, since it addresses your concerns as a landlord, while also clarifying what our specific situation was:

"...our landlords explained during signing our rental agreement we had free reign to paint the interior any way we liked; they admitted the space needed a lot of work and that we could "paint it crazy" and they hoped we would take advantage of the freedom. Several of our neighbors have done similar notable changes (some even more major). We're fortunate in that regard..."

The person who rented our unit after followed suit and has since altered it, adding to the colorful and storied history of the modest-sized 1917 bachelor's studio. Of course, not all or many apartment rentals will have this sort of freedom, but they're out there, especially if you look at older, run-down, and industrial spaces where landlord rent to creatives.

A grown man on an undersized inflatable video game control race car in the middle of crowded convention hall struck me surreal and wonderful at the same time.

Snakehips: there's no hard submissions deadline, and we'll continue accepting submissions until we fill in the openeings. But as one may assume, the sooner, the better.

THEWAVELIFE: nice phone identification; it is indeed the HTC Radar.

"I NEEEEEED a 3-D printer!"
I had this very same thought after checking out both the Cube 3D and Makerbot Replicator. Once prices drop into the sub-$500 range, I expect we'll see some interesting homebrewed creations beyond the geek set.

I'm fine with HD streaming content via Netflix and Apple TV for now (currently only own an older 720p set). If and when I really want to enjoy a film with cinematography and immersion in mind, I drop by the local theater (I know I'm a bit spoiled living in LA where theaters and revival house screens are common enough).

As someone who formerly owned thousands of CDs, hundreds of LPs and DVDs, I don't feel any worse not owning these physical mediums. Your mileage may vary, but living with less media has been liberating!

Lachlan: thanks for your personal feedback about this model. Did you pick an alternative model you like/recommend?

hunter606: to be fair we've posted about dodocase and bookbook on numerous occasions, any which could work equally as well as Pad & Quill's line in disguising portable devices. Personally don't own or use any of them, but still think it's great these are handmade with real leather by a local company.