So today, Kevin Daniel and I went to our local photo gear establishment to buy a socket for a large fluorescent light I had purchased some time ago. My plan being to put the light inside a soft box, I asked if they had a socket that could accommodate a speed ring. They did not, but they had a socket with a speed ring attached to it:


















Perfect, I said. How much? Imagine my surprise when I was quoted the low, low price of $289.00!! Thanks, but no thanks, The Man...

As we briskly left the shop, Kevin said he thought he could make that thing for twenty bucks. Game on. We went to the plastic store, then the hardware store, and back home. Kevin cut a disc out of a thick piece of plastic, drilled some holes it, then mounted a light socket and a speed ring to it. Then he wired it up, and voila! All for just under twenty bucks. Thanks, Kevin, and take that, The Man! For more of Kevin's craftiness, and to see his photos, visit his Flickr stream













Photos by Kevin Daniel

Hurrah! A book called 'Hem' (Home) by Monika Lidman! I am not one to toot my horn often, but I just finished an extensive family history project. It took two and one-half years and the feeling, upon completion, is more satisfying and exhilarating than I ever imagined. I am proud to have made something to leave behind - stories of some very brave Swedes. Cousins and interested friends can go here to order copies. The smashing cover was designed by John Kieltyka.

The Swedish Legal System have just completed their annual stop-motion holiday music video extravaganza for you, the valued customer. Enjoy!

Monika has finished the latest batch of Ratnip Love Dolls for cats. Afsi and Eugene sent these photos of their cat Leo, who loves him some nip. Click the photo to read more...

Monika has just finished this great portrait of Leonard Diller, the man for whom our building is named. He now watches diligently (or 'Diller-gently') over the mailboxes in the lobby.

The Swedish Legal System is proud to present to you, the valued customer, their cover of Pat Benatar's "Love is a Battlefield" - now with 100% more explosions

The Swedish Legal System is at it again, this time creating a version of ELO's Showdown, by request of SLS Facebook fan Rusty Shackles. Recorded live at Verkstad. Trivia: this was Bjorn's first time ever playing a ukulele.

The Swedish Legal System have started a new tradition: the holiday stop-motion animation video!

We're booking photo sessions for the holidays. Gene and Monkey stopped by recently.