Niche Cards

Putting pieces together

Frank Mitchell
Jul. 12

Wherein I correlate LEGOs and Dance of Shiva with software engineering, and I learn a little bit more about myself in the process.

Making stuffed portobello mushrooms

Frank Mitchell
Jul. 2

In which a recipe for the world’s best stuffed mushrooms is described, and there are subtle hints about the nature of the world’s best dessert.

Towards quieter conversations

Frank Mitchell
Jun. 28

Wherein I learn to be comfortable with pauses in conversation, and eventually finding myself purposefully inserting them as a means of making space for more words.

Making shrimp salad

Frank Mitchell
Jun. 25

In which a recipe for the curry flavored dish of Pear Shrimp Salad is presented.

All universal truths sound stupid

Frank Mitchell
Apr. 5

Wherein connections between my search for change and traumatic childhood experiences are drawn, and our inability to understand universal truths is explored.

Dance of Shiva cards

Frank Mitchell
Mar. 15

Wherein my Dance of Shiva cards make their debut, Amy’s artwork is gratuitously displayed, and the rules for a few esoteric card games come to light. Sales links are featured less than prominently.

Digital dancing with Lord Shiva

Frank Mitchell
Mar. 8

Wherein a digital Dance of Shiva widget for Apple’s Dashboard is debuted. Features include four different dance styles, speed control, and optional spoken numbers.

Making pecan beef

Frank Mitchell
Mar. 5

In which a recipe for the somewhat oriental flavored dish of Pecan Beef is presented and the delicious virtues of stir-fried pecans are extolled.

Core dumping your brain makes you smarter

Frank Mitchell
Mar. 1

Wherein an argument for the limited shared resources of the brain is presented, and writing is proposed as a solution to purge old ideas and allow new ones to form.

Making hamentaschen cookies

Frank Mitchell
Feb. 26

In which a recipe for the Jewish cookie of hamentaschen is provided and the resemblance of pulp filled orange juice to dental floss when used as a baking ingredient is explored.

Where does Dance of Shiva come from?

Frank Mitchell
Feb. 22

Wherein the origins of Dance of Shiva are speculated on and loose connections are drawn to a Nepali dance.

Making tacos from scratch

Frank Mitchell
Feb. 19

In which a recipe for home made tortillas and taco seasoning is provided, and the secrets of cast iron cooking masters are revealed.

Why does Dance of Shiva make you more creative?

Frank Mitchell
Feb. 15

Wherein an explanation for the bursts of creativity and the fuzzy golden brain feeling one gets after doing Dance of Shiva is provided. Pop neuroscience references are used as supporting material.