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platypusscomic:

012 - So You’ve Decided to Have a Baby!

platypusscomic:

011 - Certain Options

we are having a friend visit us from wisconsin today [one of my fellow drag kings, we performed my last song together in bunny suits/guy fawkes masks/genderbending twice/lingerie] for a few days.  i’m not yet sure if it will have a negative effect on productivity, but i am certainly excited to see my drag brother again!

-jaybird

platypusscomic:

decided on thursday updates for now.

here we meet one of our dogs, sink drain.

age - almost 4

breed - boxer [although her ancestry as a deer or a unicorn is evident by the stump on top of her head, manifested as a benign fatty tumor that we once had the opportunity to remove but decided to keep because it is harmless and happens to give her character].

characteristics - limited intelligence, lots of energy [or “stinks”], needs to be in contact with one or, preferably, both of us at all times.  affectionate to a fault.

we rescued her a year and a half ago and often speculate on her past, although everything listed is known to have happened due to injuries she has sustained.  i’m sure you’ll see some of these speculations when i need a filler.

what do you guys think so far?

platypusscomic:

as promised, as a thank you for the influx of support and everything you have done to spread the word, here is an early update of page 2!

here, we meet my wonderful partner.  it is worth noting that we aren’t monogamous, although we do not have any other partners at this time.  since i am essentially writing this in real-time, that may change over time and also comes into play as we try to figure out later steps, so i figured it was worth mentioning now even if it is currently just us.  any future partners will be introduced properly as they become relevant/real.

please keep telling your friends about the comic and feel free to use the ask box if you have any questions for me!

-jaybird

bamchrista:

owlishh:

femmeandrogyne:

HAHAHAHA THIS.

Right here.

BAHAHAHA. take it, NASA. take it.

PWNED.

(Source: sltwtrkisses)

baba52weekchallenge:

To finish off the leftover work bananas I had, I had come across a recipe on Crepes of Wrath. Now I tried a similar recipe last year but, it was the only thing I’ve ever made that came out inedible, so I took a chance and did this recipe. I omitted the raisins from this banana cinnamon swirl bread, only because I didn’t have enough.

I love the Crepes of Wrath recipe list and I hope to become as good as that.

Adapted from Crepes of Wrath; Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Banana Bread.

1/2 cup lukewarm water
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium sized bananas)
2 3/4 cups wholemeal bread flour
some white flour to unstick surfaces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1. Using your stand mixer if you have one (or a large bowl), whisk together the water, yeast, and just a pinch of granulated sugar. Let it sit for a few minutes until it starts to look frothy, then add in the rest of the granulated sugar, yogurt or crème fraiche, mashed bananas, bread flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Knead the dough with your dough hook until it starts to clean the sides of the bowl and looks elastic, about 2 minutes. At this point, add in the olive oil, then continue to knead until the dough looks smooth, or almost silky, but still elastic, about another 1-2 minutes or so.

2. Gently form the dough into a loose ball, then place it back in the large bowl. Drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil, just to lightly coat the dough, and tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a dry, warm place and allow the dough to rise until it has doubled – about an hour.

3. Lightly grease a loaf pan with non-stick spray or a little butter and set aside. Lightly flour your work surface, then turn the dough out onto it and roll out into a 9×15 inch rectangle. You may need to knead the dough a bit at this point so that it will roll out, so go head and work with it until it has reached this point. It is easiest to do this by simply stretching the dough with both hands, then slapping it on your work surface, pulling it up, stretching, and slapping it down again. Do this for a few minutes until it is easier to work with, then roll out.

4. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle out onto your rectangle of dough, saving at least 2 inches of space at the very end so that you can roll it up. Roll the dough up as tightly and evenly as possible. Pinch the ends and place the dough gently into the loaf pan. Cover again with plastic wrap, then place in a dry, warm spot for another 45-60 minutes, until the dough has doubled in size again.

5. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F when your dough is almost ready. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until golden and set. Allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, until turn the loaf out onto a cooling rack and allow to finish cooling completely before slicing. Enjoy toasted with a bit of butter or on its own!

(again credit to Crepes of Wrath.) 

 

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platypusscomic:

here we go!

i’ve immediately changed some parts of the layout [doing away text boxes completely, for starters], and since i have no fancy art programs or any knowledge about digital editing, that will get smoother with time.

so, with the understanding that this is still very much a learning experience for me, please tell all your friends!

for now, i am thinking about posting once a week, although i may do so more frequently for these first few “introductory” pages.

lastly, thank you for your support.  it means so much to me.

-jaybird

terrysdiary:

Cailin at my studio #2

Girrrrrllll you know it.

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surfnrunnr:

Looking for a fast, filling, flavorful way to start your day? Swap your bowl of oatmeal and brown sugar for a protein-packed, savory bowl of oatmeal, eggs, and spinach! 

Directions:

• Mix oats and water
• Microwave for 1 minute 
• add spinach, stir
• Microwave for another 30 seconds (spinach should be wilted now) 
• Spray pan with cooking spray & fry one egg 
• Top oatmeal+spinach with egg, Parmesan cheese, & black pepper

Why I love this recipe:

• Fast <3333
• Flavorful without salt 
• 10 g of protein
• 5-6g of fiber 
• VEGETABLES for breakfast!! 
• Curbs sugar cravings for rest of the day 
• Warm breakfast for chilly mornings 

You can use oatmeal as an alternative for any grains. I eat oatmeal instead of rice porridge sometimes. (Rice porridge is big in Vietnamese cuisine.) 

I know it sounds weird to have spinach in your oatmeal, but give it a try! 

Happy December!

~Geri