May 19, 2017
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
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Note to readers: Before the election of #45, Sparrowpost.net was largely focused on ‘small lifestyle changes that can make a difference.’ Recent events have made it harder and harder to rest easy in the mantra of ‘thinking globally and acting … Continue reading
December 5, 2016
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
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This is the fifth year I’ve made bacon soap. Cold process soap making–which describes the method of making soap through a chemical reaction –uses lye and is not a kid-friendly activity. I skipped soap making last year on account of … Continue reading
November 7, 2016
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
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I submitted my ballot by mail last week– and I have to say that despite this being a horrible year in national politics, that there is actually a lot of great opportunity for positive change on my local California and … Continue reading
October 26, 2016
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
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This video makes a great point: it takes 5 months to grow a pumpkin from a seed to a large gourd, and a lot of resources. In the ever-diminishing window of time between ‘fall decor’ and ‘winter decor’, (it … Continue reading
September 1, 2015
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In the category of brilliant ideas that someone actually got their crap together and acted on is the soap refill depot “Blue Dot Soap Refill,” that I’m proud to say popped up in my hometown of Ocean Beach, CA in … Continue reading
August 31, 2015
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Earlier this year a co-worker from the Bay Area came to stay for a night at our apartment so that we could leave early for a meeting the next day. I always get a little nervous when new people stay … Continue reading
December 23, 2014
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[simple-flickr set=”72157649494084490″] This is the third year I’ve made soap using our year’s supply of leftover bacon grease (see prior full post on the process here). When you only do a craft once a year, it’s hard to get good … Continue reading
January 9, 2014
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Comments Off on In order to get clean, something has to get dirty–A history of ‘Sunday Best’ Bacon Soap
Update: Check out my more beautiful 2014 Bacon Soap slideshow here! My inspirations for making bacon soap were manifold–first, like many people, I was inspired by the scene in the movie Fight Club when they harvest the bags of fat … Continue reading