Author Archives: Russell Dorn

How To Make a Paper Bag Kite

How To Make a Paper Bag Kite

Children’s Day, a Japanese national holiday, is right around the corner (May 5th), and one of the staple decorations of this celebratory day is carp themed wind socks or kites. Koinobori (鯉幟), which means “carp streamer” in Japanese, are carp-shaped wind socks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate Tango no Sekku (端午の節句), a traditional event which isContinue Reading

Present Danger

Present Danger

  Description With the clear and present danger of the holiday season—cut throat shoppers, deadlines, monsters—one can never be too prepared. Stock up on swords, boomerangs, and weaponized yo-yos this holiday season as you wage battle against the dangers presented to you in gift form: killer spiders, xmas gingerbread men, gnomes, goblin kings, combative fruitContinue Reading

The Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead The Day of the Dead (or Dia De Muertos) is a traditional holiday observed throughout Mexico celebrated October 31st to November 2nd. The holiday focuses on the gathering of family and friends for the purpose of  remembering family members who have died. This practice is supposed to help the deceased on their spiritual journeys,Continue Reading

Wesley Richards

Wesley Richards

Wesley Richards Species: Cat Overlord Brief Bio The top dog. Wesley is one cool cat. He is a lucky black cat in a top hat… and cloak… and often with a bell around his neck. He appears numerous times in the Felipe Femur universe. Nearly always he is in a position of high power and with aContinue Reading