creative-log/2026/09.md

September 2026

2026.09.03

• Buster, Issue #4
  • "Let's Go to the Library" — Completed
  • "Typewriters" — started

2026.09.04

• Buster, Issue #4
  • "Typewriters" — continued to work on; forgot to commit

2026.09.05

• Buster, Issue #4
  • "Typewriters" — completed
  • "Mass-Market Paperbacks" - completed; committed in error

2026.09.06

• Buster, Issue #4
  • "Mass-Market Paperbacks" - completed; currently at 14 pages of typed drafts
  • For future:
    • Tic-Tacs (the candy and the containers)
    • Being in the woods
    • Skinny-dipping
• Useful Linux Commands (not online anywhere yet—actually it's online at https://git.kjodle.net/kjodle/useful-linux-commands, but it's not on just13 yet, as it is not finished.)
  • Added section about converting documents to a given lettersize using pdfjam

2026.09.07

• Buster, Issue #4
  • Scanned finished sections; darkened in NAPS2 and reduced using pdfjam
  • Began paste-up; finished inital paste-up; need to add illustrations and decorations

2026.09.08

• Buster, Issue #4
  • Finished paste-up of text.
  • Found clip art and added. Finished front cover.
  • Wrote back page and pasted up. Next step is to scan and then print.
• Experimented with re-inking typewriter ribbons per this post on Reddit

2026.09.09

• Buster, Issue #4
  • Scanned issue to do a test run. Adjusted levels, ready to print.
• Experimented with reinking typewriter ribbons. Almost have a process perfected.

2026.09.10

• Buster, Issue #4
  • Printed ten copies. Forgot to commit.

2026.09.11

• Switched internet providers; changed modem/router location; added printers

2026.09.12

• Buster, Issue #4
  • Folded and stapled copies.
• Purchased materials to build a typewriter ribbon reinking machine.

2026.09.13

• DWaF
  • Edited a review video (Meijer sandwiches)

2026.09.14

• DWaF
  • Filmed a review video (OEP chipotle corn chowder)
  • Uploaded sandwiches video and scheduled for Wednesday
  • Filmed two short videos

2026.09.15

• Experimented with OCR in Linux using two packages:
  • tesseract — Documentation
  • ocrmypdf — Documentation
• Published "OCR in Linux"

2026.09.17

• Wrote up command substitution for Useful Linux Commands zine
• Created cover in \LaTeX{} for same.

2026.09.18

• More experimentation with OCR in Linux

2026.09.19

• DWaF
  • Edited a review video (citrus zester)
  • Recorded two new videos (Knorr microwave lunches; Miejer frozen BBQ sandwich

2026.09.20

• \LaTeX{} — more work with OCR.

2026.09.21

• Experimenting with cooking mushroom rice in slow cooker
• DWaF
  • Filmed a follow-up video for tools
  • Edited the store-brand vs. name-brand instand mashed potatoes video

2026.09.22

• Experimented with cooking mushroom rice in slow cooker (attempt #2)
• DWaF
  • Filmed a food review video (tamales in a can)
  • Reviewed and scheduled the store-brand vs. name-brand instand mashed potatoes video
  • Edited, reviewed, and scheduled the Progresso lentil soup video
  • Moved all videos off the SD card, sorted them out, and created an editing schedule

2026.09.23

• Experimented with cooking mushroom rice in slow cooker (attempt #3)
• DWaF
  • Edited and rendered the OEP chipotle corn chowder review

2026.09.24

• DWaF
  • Filmed third and final scene for canned tamales video

2026.09.25

• DWaF
  • Re-edited OEP chipotle corn chowder video & scheduled
  • Edited equipment follow-up video & rendered

2026.09.26

• DWaF
  • Re-edited video #0166 multiple times; scheduled
  • Edited and rendered video 164

2026.09.27

• DWaF
  • Edited, rendered, and scheduled video #0164
  • Edited, rendered, and scheduled video #0165
  • Edited, rendered, and scheduled video #0167

2026.09.28

• DWaF
  • Cleaned camera lens and clear filter
  • Filmed short video about Halloween snacks
  • Posted video to Patreon as a free