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Three Laws of Robotics

It turns out there are laws governing just about everything. Here is the accepted ‘Three Laws of Robotics‘, otherwise known as Asimov’s laws.

  • First Law – A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
  • Second Law – A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
  • Third Law – A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

So far, so good.

Sew many questions

At times words fail us. The subject of this picture appears to be one of those times.

Apparently, this is a photo of Mr. Swift sewing while seated behind some sort of screen or scrim. That being the case, why is he outdoors? Is this plen air sewing? Again, why is he sewing outside? The machine is not a treadle – where is it plugged in? We don’t think we are going to satisfactorily answer these and many more questions this picture begs.

Let’s just accept it for what it is – an odd timeless picture of an elusive, eccentric Elvis Swift.

A Brand New Bag

It looks like Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag! Behold our dandy and practical tote. We have been busy designing totes, purses, satchels, and other utility bags and we are happy to announce: The ‘RED BLUES BAG.’ This tote is the perfect choice for carrying a light load of stuff around. Made from a durable paper-like material which is lightweight, water and tear resistant, sewn and assembled right here in our shop.

Get the RED BLUES BAG, and take a look at the SIMPLE RED BLUES WALLET too!

The Internet of Things

The internet of things. A promise, process, and plan to build an infrastructure of all things – appliances, services, tools, and toys with the ability to maintain themselves, update their internal operating system, and communicate among themselves to work as a harmonious collective. They actually ‘talk’ among themselves in a manner. This future is actively being rolled out incrementally and quietly, piece by piece, thing by thing. In fact, it’s somewhat difficult to visualize the fullness of the outcome. Surely someone is in charge of this effort? A master plan, a company devoted to producing a safe, useful service? Is someone overseeing this? I’m only asking questions, and don’t think anything could go wrong.

Could it?

Check out our take on the Singularity

Lisa Makes Pie

Many years ago someone once stated ‘Remember: TTT.’ When asked, ‘What do you mean ‘TTT’? His reply?

‘Time is the Teller of all Tales.’

How very true that sentiment is, indeed, you will only know the fullness of many things until time has passed to reveal the details.

Which brings us to Lisa Catalone of Catalone Design Co.

‘Catalone Design Co. specializes in visual identity, brand development, and digital design. Our clients have stories to tell, and we are listening. With an ear for key messages and an eye for details, we work together to create solutions that are at once innovative and timeless. Our team brings equal parts passion and expertise to every project s from concept to completion.’

We have worked for Catalone Design for many years, always enjoyed the assignments, and our recollection is that all went well on the projects. In all the years working for Lisa, there is no recollection of her mentioning pies. Ever.

And now there’s this:

LISA MAKES PIE
What kind of pies? Berry pies and cherry pies and pies with pretty much any kind of fruit in them. Custard pies and pumpkin pies and lemon meringue pies. Quiches and tarts and galettes. Meat pies. Pies with themes, like Star Wars, or Mother’s Day, or the New York Yankees (sorry, Yankee haters). Pies with fancy lattice crust going this way, and pies with lattice crust going that way. Oh, and about that crust: Butter (Yes!), but Crisco? (No!) In short, I make small-batch, custom-designed pies. For any occasion. Or just because.

Now we are not saying this is the final ‘T’ in ‘TTT,’ but it certainly is possibly part of the second ‘T.’

And as part of the telling of this tail, Elvis has collaborated with Lisa in preparing designs to accompany her decorated, delicious and delightful pies.

Check out LISA MAKES PIE on instagram.

We now understand a little more of the wisdom imparted so long ago: ‘TTT, Time is the teller of all Tails.’