KL ForslundAug 26, 20183 minSP: Crazy for CravatsWhat the heck is a cravat and what’s the best way to eat it? Good question. First, it’s a tie, and I’d love to see somebody eat one. ...
KL ForslundJul 30, 20183 minDressing the PartAccording to legend, one of the guys from ZZ Top gets his beard from Danny’s Kix and Trix. They’re a costume shop, just down the road...
KL ForslundJun 10, 20183 minWhat is SteampunkThere comes a time in every non-fiction steampunk book where the author has to define Steampunk for the reader. We call it Chapter One....
KL ForslundMay 20, 20184 minHold the Door“The wolf that holds the door for the rest of the pack, eats last.” -- Uncle Ray as he raced past me to eat a grandma Time for another...
KL ForslundJan 14, 20183 minToo many Forkin' ForksMany steampunks dress up as aristocratic types, all in fun of course. But what happens when we sit down to a table with fine china and...
KL ForslundDec 31, 20172 minSplendid Teapot Racer, Part 2NOTE: this is Part 2, click on HERE to read Part 1 My week off from work found me working on the house, but I managed to finish the...
KL ForslundDec 24, 20172 minSplendid Teapot Racer, Part 1Shortly after Steampunk November, I decided to try my hand at Splendid Teapot Racing. I bought a remote control truck at RadioShack...
KL ForslundNov 19, 20174 minFun at Steampunk November 2017Last weekend, we drove from Houston to Mansfield, TX (just outside dallas) to the 8th annual Steampunk November event. I left you all...
KL ForslundNov 5, 20174 minTime to TeaThere comes a point in every man’s life, where he must drink what’s in front of him. Next week, I’ll be at Steampunk November and...
KL ForslundOct 7, 20175 minWalking Sticks CorrectlyMy wife has graduated to a cane during her recovery from foot surgery. I researched how to use them. I also thought this could be an...
KL ForslundSep 17, 20175 minCostume EtiquetteI’ve been into making costumes and dressing up for awhile now. Decades if you count RenFair. I think we’ve all become familiar with the...
KL ForslundJul 23, 20172 minSteampunk Etiquette: HatsIntroduction I like steampunk. I’ve got a cool outfit and a cool hat. But while I’m wearing my cool hat, this memory that it’s not OK...