… bits and pieces about coffee, Zen, internet geekery and TV fandom.Tumblr (3.0; @aebaxter)http://aebaxter.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llb3hm6Iry1qjsdkio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://stationerynerd.tumblr.com/post/6106743739/haha-love-this-crazy-thing-so-gonna-make-me-one" target="_blank">stationerynerd</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Haha. Love this crazy thing. So gonna make me one.</p> </blockquote>http://aebaxter.com/post/17746736692http://aebaxter.com/post/17746736692Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600diyxwingstar warsoffice suppliessharpie<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzb7ggTZhu1qz4sr4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dumpling Ninja (via <a href="http://www.vinylpulse.com/page/3/" target="_blank">Vinyl Pulse|Daily News About Designer Toys</a>) </p>http://aebaxter.com/post/17692832254http://aebaxter.com/post/17692832254Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600plushplushieninjadumplingcutesoftie<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz30xkOk131qb2cg0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://theatlantic.tumblr.com/post/17266823322/curiositycounts-this-chart-is-a-lonely-hunter" target="_blank">theatlantic</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://curiositycounts.com/post/17266786626/this-chart-is-a-lonely-hunter-the-narrative-eros" target="_blank">curiositycounts</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><em><a href="http://www.themillions.com/2012/02/this-chart-is-a-lonely-hunter-the-narrative-eros-of-the-infographic.html" target="_blank">This Chart Is a Lonely Hunter: The Narrative Eros of the Infographic</a></em> – an excellent, thorough meditation on the history, future, and cultural footprint of infographics.</p> </blockquote> <p>This is such an excellent piece from The Millions. Check it out!</p> </blockquote>http://aebaxter.com/post/17639086262http://aebaxter.com/post/17639086262Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600graphschartsinfographicsdatainformation is beautiful<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lye0p2HBUZ1rnoe3ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I love tiny things</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/17588426710http://aebaxter.com/post/17588426710Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:00:06 -0600rementre-mentrainbowminiaturestufftoyscolorsredbluegreenyelloworangepurpleviolet<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrx6rdUkR1qbw2q1o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrx6rdUkR1qbw2q1o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrx6rdUkR1qbw2q1o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrx6rdUkR1qbw2q1o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrx6rdUkR1qbw2q1o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrx6rdUkR1qbw2q1o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrx6rdUkR1qbw2q1o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyrx6rdUkR1qbw2q1o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.it8bit.com/post/16923117289/scrambled-characters" target="_blank">it8bit</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><em><strong>Scrambled Video Game Characters</strong></em> - by <a href="http://www.behance.net/gallery/Scrambled-videogame-characters/2959197" target="_blank">Laura Vidal</a></p> </blockquote>http://aebaxter.com/post/17531212056http://aebaxter.com/post/17531212056Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:00:06 -0600GamingLaura Vidal8bit8-bitpixelpostersscrambledvideo gamecharacters<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyq4vrdX831ro2wqso1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Such a cool piece.</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/17464717382http://aebaxter.com/post/17464717382Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600pixelspolaroidpicturevintagepixelcitytownhomeartgraphicscomputerdesigngame<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyo95vHCjR1qz4sr4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>How classic are they?</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/17404350143http://aebaxter.com/post/17404350143Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600obamapresident obamapotusmichelle obamaphotographypolitics<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lykpxjGTLR1qmqhsgo1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://em4gery.tumblr.com/post/16708570765/resist-and-refuse" target="_blank">em4gery</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Resist and refuse</p> </blockquote>http://aebaxter.com/post/17353369807http://aebaxter.com/post/17353369807Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600espressocoffeeportafilterartposterpolitical satire<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyjgyfjC0v1qz4sr4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Those first few drops</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/17299955633http://aebaxter.com/post/17299955633Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:06 -0600espressocoffeecaffeine<a href="http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/tvs_top_couples_tournament_final_four/292617">TV's Top Couples: Vote for the Final Four!</a>: <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://joelmchaleftw.tumblr.com/post/17237814581/tvs-top-couples-vote-for-the-final-four" target="_blank">joelmchaleftw</a>:</p> <blockquote> <div class="descrip"> <p>You may not ship Jeff and Annie. You may hate everything about “ship wars.” You may be completely aware that there is no such thing as “legitimacy” when it comes to things like a poll that makes you choose between the fake or nonexistent relationships of fictional characters. But here’s the thing: A lot of people still have no idea what COMMUNITY is, and winning these silly polls at least help us get awareness.</p> <p>Vote for the show and the potential viewers, not for the couple.</p> <p>It is in times like these (this stupid hiatus) when we have to stand together.</p> <p>COMMUNITY IS A SERIOUS MOTHERFUCKING BUSINESS.</p> </div> </blockquote>http://aebaxter.com/post/17283664492http://aebaxter.com/post/17283664492Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:37:00 -0600jeff x+anniepollcommunityjeff wingerannie edisonjeff/annieWIN ALL THE POLLSgleefaberrybrittana<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyiq1d6lhO1qz4sr4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Parks and Rec meets Animal Crossing</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/17245422560http://aebaxter.com/post/17245422560Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600parks and recparks and recreationanimal crossingnintendoleslie knoperon swanson<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyfaa5fWFV1qc8a1ao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Holy shit, amazing. Be sure to use a coaster for your tea, Earl Grey, hot.</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/17190471624http://aebaxter.com/post/17190471624Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:01:05 -0600teacoffee tablefurniturestar trek<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyb7bdCUFS1qj2xs2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>How cute are they?</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/17133918819http://aebaxter.com/post/17133918819Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600celebsEllen DeGeneresroller coasterfunny<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydj426ERN1qz4sr4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I find myself saying this a lot. I love when people go on about how they had an espresso and now they’re just going batshit insane bouncing off the walls. Placebo much?</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/17068768454http://aebaxter.com/post/17068768454Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:00:06 -0600coffeecaffeineespressotypographyposterpet peeve<a href="http://techland.time.com/2012/01/18/finally-a-3200-espresso-machine-with-a-built-in-fingerprint-scanner/">$3,200 Espresso machine with a built in fingerprint scanner</a>: <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://signposts-coffeespills.tumblr.com/post/16271696720/3-200-espresso-machine-with-a-built-in-fingerprint" target="_blank">signposts-coffeespills</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Something every CSI enthusiast needs. The big question is…does it pull a $3,200 tasting shot of espresso?</p> </blockquote>http://aebaxter.com/post/17009063724http://aebaxter.com/post/17009063724Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:06 -0600espressocoffeegadget<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly666rxHb91qmcanzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://salt-n-popperpot.tumblr.com/post/16250239840/star-wars-embroidery-this-is-so-damn-cute-i" target="_blank">salt-n-popperpot</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Star Wars embroidery - this is so damn cute I want. </p> <p>Somebody has just pointed me in the direction of the person who made these - <a href="http://loveandasandwich.deviantart.com" target="_blank"><a href="http://loveandasandwich.deviantart.com" target="_blank">http://loveandasandwich.deviantart.com</a></a> amazing x</p> </blockquote>http://aebaxter.com/post/16956064450http://aebaxter.com/post/16956064450Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600cross stitchstar warsembroiderycraftscute<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly5tvp5rie1qc8a1ao1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sttngfashion.tumblr.com/post/16235205096/i-have-never-seen-a-single-episode-of-dancing-with" target="_blank">sttngfashion</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I have never seen a single episode of Dancing with the Stars.</p> <p>But I would watch the entire season if Marina Sirtis was on. </p> <p>Here’s a nice <a href="http://www.gomarinasirtis.com/DWTS.html" target="_blank">fan-made page</a> that will link you to all the places you can vote for her. You can tweet at <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/DancingABC" target="_blank">@DancingABC</a>.</p> <p>She obviously has SPACE DANCE skills, as seen in the episode <a href="http://sttngfashion.tumblr.com/post/2133715205/the-price-3-8" target="_blank">The Price</a> (mmm, Devonani Ral). But she might have to borrow some of her <a href="http://sttngfashion.tumblr.com/post/1263888858/half-a-life-4-22" target="_blank">mom’s</a> <a href="http://sttngfashion.tumblr.com/post/688037994/menage-a-troi-3-24" target="_blank">outfits</a> for the foxtrot.</p> <p>LET’S DO THIS, Y’ALL. THINK OF THE OUTFITS.</p> </blockquote>http://aebaxter.com/post/16900983060http://aebaxter.com/post/16900983060Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:05 -0600star trekStar Trek TNGmarina sirtisdeanna troibeverly crusher<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4cvllqnX1qz4sr4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cool comparison pic showing terrain improvements in Wesnoth 1.10.</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/16850674474http://aebaxter.com/post/16850674474Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:05 -0600wesnothbattle for wesnothgamesrtsgamingreal time strategygaming<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly47t8AVbo1qa0uujo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://ilovecharts.tumblr.com/post/16185665094/suddenly-the-market-collapsed" target="_blank">ilovecharts</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://networkedblogs.com/sYNXD" target="_blank"><strong>Suddenly, the market collapsed</strong></a></p> </blockquote>http://aebaxter.com/post/16798976709http://aebaxter.com/post/16798976709Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:03:06 -0600chartsgraphszombieslolindex cards<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly4c5iXVot1qz4sr4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Yeah I don’t know, but this picture is awesome.</p>http://aebaxter.com/post/16739846545http://aebaxter.com/post/16739846545Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:01:05 -0600once upon a timeouatred riding hood