Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Simple Joys of Contra Dancing

Posted on June 30, 2012 by JK Hanson Wordcraft

Do-si-do and swing your partner. Ladies chain. Gypsy. Hey for four. … If these phrases are familiar to you, chances are you’ve been to a contra dance sometime in your life. With some of the same steps as square dancing, … Continue reading →

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A Book from a Machine?

Posted on June 21, 2012 by JK Hanson Wordcraft

Last week, there was a story in the newspaper about the independent bookstore Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C., which has embraced digital publishing. (Click here to read the story.) They have a machine called “Opus” that can print out … Continue reading →

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Why Is There a QR Code on My Banana?

Posted on June 13, 2012 by JK Hanson Wordcraft

So I wasn’t planning on doing two blogs in a row about fruit, but I noticed a funny sticker on my banana one recent morning when I was making breakfast. You’ve probably seen them around – a small square with … Continue reading →

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