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Scot Bontrager

@indievisible.org

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methodist ; monastic ; nerd ; noise maker All photos by me, no AI. Most using Fujifilm X-T5. Minimal editing in most cases. https://indievisible.org/

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Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Dec 1

#fujifilm #x-t5 #macro #flower #island #portaransas

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 22h

Learning DaVinci Resolve. My last video was iMovie. I figured I'd give Resolve a shot. Looks quite good.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 22h

Building a toy-chest for Jen. The basic form is in place. I'll do the lid and the trim when I return from the OSL retreat.

Other news, but I can't share it yet. I'll know more tomorrow.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 7d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVJs...

Dropped a new track and video

RTRWRA

YouTube video by Scot Bontrager

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Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 7d

The turmeric soap for Trish. The freckles are parts of the extract that didn't dissolve in the glycerine.

brown soap shaped like little mice, with dark freckles

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 8d

Finished the new shelves for Jen

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 21d

overreacted.io/open-social/

Open Social — overreacted

The protocol is the API.

overreacted.io

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 21d

Turmeric distillation coming along. Second batch done and cooling. I'll start drying tonight.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 22d

First time losing blood on a table saw.... pinched my finger on a feather board. The device that is there to keep me safe hurt me, not the saw. *facepalm*

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 22d

A carolina wren got caught in the bird netting we have over the sweet potato vines. Jen and I cut it out. Sweet bird who was very happy to escape from those crazy humans.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 22d

Next project: new plant stand for Jen, going to integrate LED grow lights into it. If I'm feeling ambitious I might add some Arduino/ESP32 automation into it... I do have those Xiao microcontrollers sitting around.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · 23d

I'm making another batch of turmeric soap for my friend Trish. It takes 2 days to do the soxhlet extract, a week to dry it, and day to add it to the glycerine. It's good for her "highly melanated" skin. She said my first experiment last year was better than any of the commercial versions.

Fuzzy close-up of the turmeric rhizomes being extracted

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Sep 16

Physical results: cholesterol is very low; A1C in good range. Diet and exercise work.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Sep 14

Last week's project: replacing all the rotten boards on the picnic table with new. The goats and chickens appreciate the upgrade to their favorite play-space.

Previous project: a lovely chair-side table for Jen; not perfect but I'm proud of how it came out, especially the finish.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Sep 12

I've not touched my camera in too long. I need to take pictures.
I've not recorded any music in too long. I need to make some songs.

I have written a lot of code. I'm proud of that.
My brain relaxes when I can focus on a hard programming problem.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Sep 9

Dinner with Geoffrey and Heather. Good laughs and conversation.

I needed that.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Sep 6

The weather today was absolutely lovely; first open-window day since summer.

Almost finished with Jen's side-table. The first coat of stain is on, it should be done tomorrow or Monday.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Aug 31

I need to remember when my heart gets wonky that I just need to take some motherswort. I need to brew more extract, but just eating a fresh leaf or two (oh, god, the horrid taste!) is good enough to get my heart to slow down and beat in rhythm. At lunch it was so bad my watch wouldn't even record it

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Aug 30

TIL : Skull for Adam, crossed-bones for Christ. 13th century symbolism. Neat.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Aug 30

Lovely rain yesterday, muggy and cool today.
Made a balsamic glazed chicken for dinner. Smelled amazing, tasted just fine.
Got some OSL work done, getting reaffirmation forms ready and budget stuff sorted out.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Aug 25

More woodworking the past few days. Almost finished with a project for Jen. Already did a shelf for her for out by the front door. Got our 20-year-old rocking chair fixed up. Refinishing some stools.

Some programming. Some house work. Some Reading. Some writing. Lots of prayer and meditation.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Aug 22

Bobcat came back again, killed another chicken. I chased it a few houses over and it dropped the bird. That's twice it has killed one of our birds and not gotten to feast. Hopefully it will learn that our house isn't worth the effort.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Aug 20

Passion vine in the side yard

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Aug 19

On Saturday a bobcat came in to the backyard late in the afternoon (earlier than we'd expect) and grabbed one of the chickens. We chased it off, but the chicken was mortally wounded. We chased the beastie through the neighborhood, me barefoot... not a happy day.

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Aug 13

Since the crown was put on the post, I now experience pain when chewing. This is new. Green snot persists. Some minor spasms in my sinuses (both sides).

Scot Bontrager @indievisible.org · Aug 11

The ambo I made for myself.