Here are some pics of my latest custom made corpses, Uncle Louie. He's for sale if you're willing to pick him up locally. Other arrangements could be made for shipping later, but it's about 30 pounds.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
My Newest Custom Corpse, Uncle Louie
Here are some pics of my latest custom made corpses, Uncle Louie. He's for sale if you're willing to pick him up locally. Other arrangements could be made for shipping later, but it's about 30 pounds.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Reflections of a legacy
I have attempted to (somewhat) process all of the events that have transpired recently as regards the death of my dad, the only father that I ever truly knew or had in my life. Words are not vast enough to rationalize nor summarize a person's life or another person's feelings to that person; this I have come to accept many times over the years.
It is well known that my father and I had our rocky times as well as our good times while I was growing up, as is usually the case with parents and their kids. He was always a very military-like person and I was more of the dreamer, less practical in a lot of ways than him. Therein was some of the conflict, I'm sure, but therein also were so many of the lessons that I learned from him while growing up. He was responsible for a lot of my drive to expand and learn. Some of my earliest memories were of my mom and him making sure that I did what I was supposed to do for school before I did anything else, and that alone led me to being in advanced classes from a young age, which was the domino that set it all in motion, I guess you could say.
My dad had a lot of health problems relating to his service career in the military, three branches out of the four. Due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam that was responsible for his onset of Diabetes and the many health related issues throughout his life that eventually led to his death, he received a lifelong wound that would be with him till the end. Throughout it all he never gave up and never even entertained the thought that it might be too much to tackle. That was one of his greatest traits is that he never looked at anything with any other idea than it could be accomplished if one wanted to accomplish it.
I am not the person who will sit here and blog my feelings every hour about every aspect of every thing that passes through my mind in regards to this or any other subject, and I do not feel that it would even be justified to attempt to do so for my part. Life is what it is and he will be missed immensely by all of us, and I do not think that I could ever put into words the amount of impact that he had on all of our lives, no matter how hard I try to do so. He was responsible for showing so much kindness and love to so many people as a doctor as well as a husband and father, not to mention the sacrifice and danger he allowed to be put upon him by serving in the military during times of war and throughout the world for most of his adult life.
For those of my friends who have been by our side throughout this ordeal of his health and his final rest, and who have helped with your words, I thank you. To be selfless to our family even in such simple ways as through condolences is greatly appreciated and welcomed and will never be forgotten. And for my personal friends who have given me words of support of the past few years that have helped me to in some way help my mom and brother in whatever small way I could, I couldn't have gotten though some of this without you guys; so thank you.
There is still much that can be said and much to mull over in my head to try and make some sense of this life and the things that happen in it, and I'm positive that it will take the rest of my days to search and attempt to understand so much of it, but I know that I will never really come close. But for now, I'm glad that I was able to share these years in life with him and was privileged to have known him and have had him as my dad. Thank you.
It is well known that my father and I had our rocky times as well as our good times while I was growing up, as is usually the case with parents and their kids. He was always a very military-like person and I was more of the dreamer, less practical in a lot of ways than him. Therein was some of the conflict, I'm sure, but therein also were so many of the lessons that I learned from him while growing up. He was responsible for a lot of my drive to expand and learn. Some of my earliest memories were of my mom and him making sure that I did what I was supposed to do for school before I did anything else, and that alone led me to being in advanced classes from a young age, which was the domino that set it all in motion, I guess you could say.
My dad had a lot of health problems relating to his service career in the military, three branches out of the four. Due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam that was responsible for his onset of Diabetes and the many health related issues throughout his life that eventually led to his death, he received a lifelong wound that would be with him till the end. Throughout it all he never gave up and never even entertained the thought that it might be too much to tackle. That was one of his greatest traits is that he never looked at anything with any other idea than it could be accomplished if one wanted to accomplish it.
I am not the person who will sit here and blog my feelings every hour about every aspect of every thing that passes through my mind in regards to this or any other subject, and I do not feel that it would even be justified to attempt to do so for my part. Life is what it is and he will be missed immensely by all of us, and I do not think that I could ever put into words the amount of impact that he had on all of our lives, no matter how hard I try to do so. He was responsible for showing so much kindness and love to so many people as a doctor as well as a husband and father, not to mention the sacrifice and danger he allowed to be put upon him by serving in the military during times of war and throughout the world for most of his adult life.
For those of my friends who have been by our side throughout this ordeal of his health and his final rest, and who have helped with your words, I thank you. To be selfless to our family even in such simple ways as through condolences is greatly appreciated and welcomed and will never be forgotten. And for my personal friends who have given me words of support of the past few years that have helped me to in some way help my mom and brother in whatever small way I could, I couldn't have gotten though some of this without you guys; so thank you.
There is still much that can be said and much to mull over in my head to try and make some sense of this life and the things that happen in it, and I'm positive that it will take the rest of my days to search and attempt to understand so much of it, but I know that I will never really come close. But for now, I'm glad that I was able to share these years in life with him and was privileged to have known him and have had him as my dad. Thank you.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
My dad's obituary
This is the obituary for my dad that is posted online at the Braodus-Raines funeral home. If anyone would like to sign the online guestbook, they can do so by following the link and clicking on Obituaries and then clicking on his name in the list.
http://www.broadusraines.com
John Anechiarico, Jr.
(October 12, 1936 - April 18, 2009)
John Anechiarico, Jr., 72, of Middleburg, FL, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2009. He was born on October 12, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, NY to parents, John and Gladys Anechiarico, Sr. He served his country in the United States Navy, United States Air Force and retired from the United States Army. He was a Vietnam War Veteran who served on the river patrol boats. Following his retirement, he worked as a physician’s assistant at NAS Jacksonville. Mr. Anechiarico was of the Catholic faith and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Fleming Island. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was in the Scottish Rite. Mr. Anechiarico enjoyed fishing, boating and model trains and will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Margaret Anechiarico; sons, Aeryck and Michael Anechiarico, both of Middleburg, FL and sister, Barbara Grasso (Sal) of Armonk, NY. A Vigil Service will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Fleming Island. Visitation with the family will follow the service and continue until 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Donal Sullivan as Celebrant. Interment with full military honors will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery following the service. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Mr. Man Beef Jerky corpse
This corpse that I'm currently working on is one that I want to show a great degree of decomposition and age. I decided to go with a very dark red and brown color scheme as well as using minimal skin covering for the bones and articulations. I also decided to leave a few spots opened and "ripped" looking so as to give the appearance of the flesh haing been rotted off as it dries out over time.
The first picture shows how the bucky looked just as I started to add "flesh" to it that will later be skinned over. This is minimal and just enough to give the appearance of certain facial features and such, but not a whole lot more.
As you can see in the later pictures (and it's still a bit wet, so it looks kinda glossy) the amount of color that I added has really given it that beef jerky kinda look. I didn't take any pics of the back, but it seems to have some of the best detail as far as the muscle structure and sinew sort of effect. The whole corpse is capable of being posed and is full size. It's just kinda a pain getting it on and off of the hook that it is suspended from while I'm working on it. :)
After the seal has completely cured, then he'll be ready for a night on the town!
The first picture shows how the bucky looked just as I started to add "flesh" to it that will later be skinned over. This is minimal and just enough to give the appearance of certain facial features and such, but not a whole lot more.
As you can see in the later pictures (and it's still a bit wet, so it looks kinda glossy) the amount of color that I added has really given it that beef jerky kinda look. I didn't take any pics of the back, but it seems to have some of the best detail as far as the muscle structure and sinew sort of effect. The whole corpse is capable of being posed and is full size. It's just kinda a pain getting it on and off of the hook that it is suspended from while I'm working on it. :)
After the seal has completely cured, then he'll be ready for a night on the town!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Newest puppet
Here's one of the latest puppets that I made today. Yes, he's still naked and his body is hollow (no foam shell added yet). I did him as a muppet style puppet, with the entrance from the bottom, and only half body (legless). He is one of several the I'm making in order to sell, but this one's made from felt material whereas the others are going to be full body and made from fleece. I had some extra time so I just decided to hand sew this one today instead of using the machine (sometimes that can be quite relaxing).
Anyway, I said that I would share the pics so here they are. Thanks for looking!
Anyway, I said that I would share the pics so here they are. Thanks for looking!
Eddie's hair update
Here are the updated pics of Eddie's new hair, which looks much better than the previous wig.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Say hello to Eddie
I finally finished with the last details and have Eddie painted and everything's working the way that it should be. I do plan on getting another wig for him, though, as this one just isn't cutting it, even though I have. The wig just wasn't shaped correctly for use the way that I want it to look, but it will have to do for now.
So thanks for looking, everyone, and thanks for asking to see the pics of his progress. If anyone wants him to appear for any party, be sure to drop me an email.
So thanks for looking, everyone, and thanks for asking to see the pics of his progress. If anyone wants him to appear for any party, be sure to drop me an email.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
I make my own friends
So this is just an update, as requested by a couple of my friends, to show the progress of my latest "construction" project, in which I made a friend whose name is Eddie.
The base of the head is a urethane cast from a sculpture, and the pics are showing the almost finished product with some of the sculpting medium still a bit wet and unsanded before the final painting is done.
The piece of paper that is sticking out from under the chin is actually just to hold the jaw in place while the epoxy sets up inside, as I have not installed any of the spring mechanisms for the mechanics yet. And, if you haven't already guessed, this is the head for a ventriloquist figure.
Here is another view from the side with the trapdoor not yet installed in the back.
And now for some of the internal mechanics that I constructed in order to hold it all in place.
And finally, the realistic eyes (what usually creeps people out about ventriloquist figures) as well as a closer view of the mouth (which I have already painted).
The base of the head is a urethane cast from a sculpture, and the pics are showing the almost finished product with some of the sculpting medium still a bit wet and unsanded before the final painting is done.
The piece of paper that is sticking out from under the chin is actually just to hold the jaw in place while the epoxy sets up inside, as I have not installed any of the spring mechanisms for the mechanics yet. And, if you haven't already guessed, this is the head for a ventriloquist figure.Here is another view from the side with the trapdoor not yet installed in the back.
And now for some of the internal mechanics that I constructed in order to hold it all in place.
And finally, the realistic eyes (what usually creeps people out about ventriloquist figures) as well as a closer view of the mouth (which I have already painted).
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
More sad news
Literally, just a few short hours after my last post, I was told that my grandmother had passed away. She had been battling strokes and heart attacks for the past several years and her health had been steadily declining. She would have been 93 years old this May and I will miss her beyond what words can explain.
I fail to understand this strange concept that I have had with her death since I was a child. I never really knew how I would be able to face it once it actually happened, and well, here I am, and it has happened. She was indeed a second mother to me and even called me son.
I used to wake up as a child having had nightmares of her dying and would make my mom call her when we were living in California, just to make sure that she was okay. It always seemed to be a constant fear and preoccupation with me that I would lose her somehow, and I'm not really sure why I even felt that way because her and my mother were the two people that were always by my side no matter what happened in my life.
When my ex-wife Adrienne and I were still together, her grandmother in Texas died. I had just barely even known her, but I remember driving down the interstate and thinking about how she must feel, and how I would feel if that were my grandmother, and the sense of loss, and I started to cry at the mere thought of such a loss. Now it has finally happened, and the tears seem as though they will never stop, even after all of these years of "practice" for the time when the real thing would come.
Every time a patient that I would take care of in the nursing home would die, I would always think to myself how she was a grandmother to someone, or a mother, and how she should be treated as such, as someone's mother. Essentially that is what Buddhism teaches, to consider everyone and everything that lives as having once been your mother, and to treat them with that respect.
It was very difficult for me to not let this be an emotional upset tonight when I was at the center doing my ngondro practice, and after having discussed it with my mom earlier, I also honestly do not think that I can bear to attend her funeral. My grief is such that I think I would not be able to contain myself or to handle my emotions and would just be more of an upset to all those around me if I were to attend. I know that this would in no way be a disrespect to her, as she knew that I loved her like a second mother and will miss her all the rest of the days of my life.
I fail to understand this strange concept that I have had with her death since I was a child. I never really knew how I would be able to face it once it actually happened, and well, here I am, and it has happened. She was indeed a second mother to me and even called me son.
I used to wake up as a child having had nightmares of her dying and would make my mom call her when we were living in California, just to make sure that she was okay. It always seemed to be a constant fear and preoccupation with me that I would lose her somehow, and I'm not really sure why I even felt that way because her and my mother were the two people that were always by my side no matter what happened in my life.
When my ex-wife Adrienne and I were still together, her grandmother in Texas died. I had just barely even known her, but I remember driving down the interstate and thinking about how she must feel, and how I would feel if that were my grandmother, and the sense of loss, and I started to cry at the mere thought of such a loss. Now it has finally happened, and the tears seem as though they will never stop, even after all of these years of "practice" for the time when the real thing would come.
Every time a patient that I would take care of in the nursing home would die, I would always think to myself how she was a grandmother to someone, or a mother, and how she should be treated as such, as someone's mother. Essentially that is what Buddhism teaches, to consider everyone and everything that lives as having once been your mother, and to treat them with that respect.
It was very difficult for me to not let this be an emotional upset tonight when I was at the center doing my ngondro practice, and after having discussed it with my mom earlier, I also honestly do not think that I can bear to attend her funeral. My grief is such that I think I would not be able to contain myself or to handle my emotions and would just be more of an upset to all those around me if I were to attend. I know that this would in no way be a disrespect to her, as she knew that I loved her like a second mother and will miss her all the rest of the days of my life.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Treasure hunting, updates, etc.
So it has been a little while since my last post, mainly because I've been rather busy with classes and such. I finally have a bit of a break because some of my classes are hybrids and that requires a little more self-teaching than actual classroom time.
I went to Indiana for a few days a couple of weeks ago in order to visit. My uncle had just recently passed away and we (my brother and I) checked out the property that we own up there that my uncle had been living on. My aunt had also just been put on hospice because she has been battling cancer for the last couple of years.
My brother and I had the chance to go check out some of the places around there that we used to go to and such, as well as our old property from before we moved to Florida many years ago. For the most part everything looks a lot as how it did when we moved away in 1989. The Midwest never seems to change very much, unlike where I live in Florida where there seems to be either a new shopping center or subdivision on an almost weekly basis going up somewhere close.
Now that the weather has been getting a little bit cooler I've been able to go out and do more outdoor type things. I've been using my metal detector and in just a few short trips to the local parks lately have found over $20 in clad coins, a silver dime from an old home site that burnt down a few years ago near where I live, wheat pennies, a Civil War bullet, lots of trash, a high velocity rifle bullet from a local playground, and numerous other little things. I also took my metal detector with me on our Indiana trip but didn't really find too much of interest besides a lot of coins. I wanted to search around the area on our property up there that my uncle was living on because I knew that I would find some interesting things there, but didn't do it for very long because the ground was like chopping through rock in most places. Also, my older cousin was there and I wanted to visit with him for a bit; he was the one who initially interested me in metal detecting when I was a kid and he always has his detector with him.
I plan on going through that property a little more thoroughly the next time I get there. The problem is that the property is rather large and it will take some time to go over it all. I don't remember what the exact acreage is, but I know that it took my brother and I nearly half an hour to walk from the front of the property to the back and return again. Since it's old farmland, though, I'm sure that there should be some interesting things that lay in wait under the soil, plus my nucle was notorious for burying jars of money, so who knows.
That should about wrap things up for now. It's getting late and I should be at least attempting to try sleeping so that I can have a full day tomorrow. Thanks for all who continue to read and subscribe to my ramblings.
I went to Indiana for a few days a couple of weeks ago in order to visit. My uncle had just recently passed away and we (my brother and I) checked out the property that we own up there that my uncle had been living on. My aunt had also just been put on hospice because she has been battling cancer for the last couple of years.
My brother and I had the chance to go check out some of the places around there that we used to go to and such, as well as our old property from before we moved to Florida many years ago. For the most part everything looks a lot as how it did when we moved away in 1989. The Midwest never seems to change very much, unlike where I live in Florida where there seems to be either a new shopping center or subdivision on an almost weekly basis going up somewhere close.
Now that the weather has been getting a little bit cooler I've been able to go out and do more outdoor type things. I've been using my metal detector and in just a few short trips to the local parks lately have found over $20 in clad coins, a silver dime from an old home site that burnt down a few years ago near where I live, wheat pennies, a Civil War bullet, lots of trash, a high velocity rifle bullet from a local playground, and numerous other little things. I also took my metal detector with me on our Indiana trip but didn't really find too much of interest besides a lot of coins. I wanted to search around the area on our property up there that my uncle was living on because I knew that I would find some interesting things there, but didn't do it for very long because the ground was like chopping through rock in most places. Also, my older cousin was there and I wanted to visit with him for a bit; he was the one who initially interested me in metal detecting when I was a kid and he always has his detector with him.
I plan on going through that property a little more thoroughly the next time I get there. The problem is that the property is rather large and it will take some time to go over it all. I don't remember what the exact acreage is, but I know that it took my brother and I nearly half an hour to walk from the front of the property to the back and return again. Since it's old farmland, though, I'm sure that there should be some interesting things that lay in wait under the soil, plus my nucle was notorious for burying jars of money, so who knows.
That should about wrap things up for now. It's getting late and I should be at least attempting to try sleeping so that I can have a full day tomorrow. Thanks for all who continue to read and subscribe to my ramblings.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Spindle Obsession
I'll get the pics up soon, but I just finished (all except for the wood finishing) putting together my Puschca style drop spindle. This is the spindle type that is used in Peru and can be seen on this YouTube video below, which was filmed in the Village of Quenqo, 45 km outside of Cusco, Peru.
It does not appear that they have a hook attached at the end, but I will, nevertheless, add one to mine, as it seems to help a bit with these heavier bottom whorl spindles that I'm so fond of.
I usually use a heavier bottome whorl, and have not problem getting either fine or bulky handspun from it.
It does not appear that they have a hook attached at the end, but I will, nevertheless, add one to mine, as it seems to help a bit with these heavier bottom whorl spindles that I'm so fond of.
I usually use a heavier bottome whorl, and have not problem getting either fine or bulky handspun from it.
Monday, August 27, 2007
How I made my Mother Marion kick spindle
I've had some people ask about this spindle and how I made it, so I will post my method of creating this unique supported spindle. Enjoy, and give me feedback about your progress!
I'm working on plans for the Marion, but it's really pretty straightforward. I bought what is called a "bun foot" that is available in the table legs section in the local home improvement stores (Loewe's, Home Depot). Then I took some scrap wood and attached them as seen in the photos with the largest and heaviest piece being the horizontal base. Now is the room for creativity part, because I've seen several different variations in design here...
Through the vertical stabilization piece, I drilled a hole approximately at a 45 degree angle. I also drilled a corresponding hole in the base for supporting the end of the spindle, and also added a smaller piece of scrap wood at the end of that board just for more stabilization of the spindle's end.
I then sharpened a 3/8" wood dowel for the insert into the base's hole, and slightly sharpened the other end as well (since I have a hook attached at that end, it should be flat enough for the 1/2" brass cup hook to screw into without splitting the end of the dowel). I also pre-drilled the end of the dowel for the cup hook to screw into using a SMALL hobby drill that looks similar to a pen that I bought at Radio Shack (I use this for drilling holes in PC board when making electronics as well).
I also make sure that at any point where the boards are joined, I use Gorilla Glue in addition to screws (which also has Gorilla Glue in the screw holes, but don't use TOO much as this is a very expanding glue that turns to a hard foam-like consistency).
Now all you have to do is insert the dowel through the upper hole and slide it into the bun foot (after you remove the screw that is already in the foot when you buy it, as well as drilling a 3/8" hold through that bun foot). Put a small amount of glue into the bun foot before sliding the dowel through. Also, although not in my picture, I bought some bamboo coasters from Wal-Mart and removed the stuck on cork cover, drilled a hole in the coaster, slid it over the dowel to prevent the yarn from getting in the hole. Attach the cup hook (with a tiny amount of glue on the threads) and you're done.
Sounds like a lot, but it really only takes a few minutes to put it all together, especially if all that you have to buy is the bun foot and dowel. I've also seen Marion's with rubber wheels, much like what's on a push lawn mower (visit your local county landfill for all the free wheels and parts that you can imagine). Personally, I just spin barefoot, so the wood is just fine for me so long as you've not varnished and finished it to a great slippery shine. Mine seems to spin for an adequately long time, but there are versions that have ball bearings in the hole where the dowel rests on the base in order to make it spin longer, but that's your call. Also, using some sewing machine or spinning wheel oil in this hole makes it go a little easier, as well as making sure that the hole itself (both of them, actually) are larger than the dowel. I just drilled them open a little more than the dowel without going to the next largest size drill bit (move the drill around a little when drilling).
So, in all, there you have the non-illustrated version of how to make a Mother Marion kick spindle!
I'm working on plans for the Marion, but it's really pretty straightforward. I bought what is called a "bun foot" that is available in the table legs section in the local home improvement stores (Loewe's, Home Depot). Then I took some scrap wood and attached them as seen in the photos with the largest and heaviest piece being the horizontal base. Now is the room for creativity part, because I've seen several different variations in design here...
Through the vertical stabilization piece, I drilled a hole approximately at a 45 degree angle. I also drilled a corresponding hole in the base for supporting the end of the spindle, and also added a smaller piece of scrap wood at the end of that board just for more stabilization of the spindle's end.
I then sharpened a 3/8" wood dowel for the insert into the base's hole, and slightly sharpened the other end as well (since I have a hook attached at that end, it should be flat enough for the 1/2" brass cup hook to screw into without splitting the end of the dowel). I also pre-drilled the end of the dowel for the cup hook to screw into using a SMALL hobby drill that looks similar to a pen that I bought at Radio Shack (I use this for drilling holes in PC board when making electronics as well).
I also make sure that at any point where the boards are joined, I use Gorilla Glue in addition to screws (which also has Gorilla Glue in the screw holes, but don't use TOO much as this is a very expanding glue that turns to a hard foam-like consistency).
Now all you have to do is insert the dowel through the upper hole and slide it into the bun foot (after you remove the screw that is already in the foot when you buy it, as well as drilling a 3/8" hold through that bun foot). Put a small amount of glue into the bun foot before sliding the dowel through. Also, although not in my picture, I bought some bamboo coasters from Wal-Mart and removed the stuck on cork cover, drilled a hole in the coaster, slid it over the dowel to prevent the yarn from getting in the hole. Attach the cup hook (with a tiny amount of glue on the threads) and you're done.
Sounds like a lot, but it really only takes a few minutes to put it all together, especially if all that you have to buy is the bun foot and dowel. I've also seen Marion's with rubber wheels, much like what's on a push lawn mower (visit your local county landfill for all the free wheels and parts that you can imagine). Personally, I just spin barefoot, so the wood is just fine for me so long as you've not varnished and finished it to a great slippery shine. Mine seems to spin for an adequately long time, but there are versions that have ball bearings in the hole where the dowel rests on the base in order to make it spin longer, but that's your call. Also, using some sewing machine or spinning wheel oil in this hole makes it go a little easier, as well as making sure that the hole itself (both of them, actually) are larger than the dowel. I just drilled them open a little more than the dowel without going to the next largest size drill bit (move the drill around a little when drilling).
So, in all, there you have the non-illustrated version of how to make a Mother Marion kick spindle!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Bird rescue today
I went outside a little while ago and there was a Wood Thrush running around outside my door on the ground. That in itself is not too unusual, but this one didn't fly away after I got within a foot of it, so I walked up to it and (after it running around for a minute) picked it up.
It is a young adult, but fearing that the dogs may decide it was their toy, or that it may have a broken wing, I decided to get it and help it out for a while.
We have many songbirds that nest on our property ranging from several varieties of woodpecker and cardinals, to wrens and many other animals besides birds. And seeing as how I was practically raised in a zoo (my mom has always raised exotics animals and rescues ranging from lions and cougars to monkeys and coatimundies) I have a natural affection for all things wild.
So I shall help it out until it's back to health and then let it go again and hopefully all will be well.
It is a young adult, but fearing that the dogs may decide it was their toy, or that it may have a broken wing, I decided to get it and help it out for a while.
We have many songbirds that nest on our property ranging from several varieties of woodpecker and cardinals, to wrens and many other animals besides birds. And seeing as how I was practically raised in a zoo (my mom has always raised exotics animals and rescues ranging from lions and cougars to monkeys and coatimundies) I have a natural affection for all things wild.
So I shall help it out until it's back to health and then let it go again and hopefully all will be well.
Charkha, Marion, Spindle pics
Below you will find my promised pics of the Mother Marion kick spindle, my reversible top/bottom whorl drop spindle, my Spindolyn © reproduction, and my completed box charkha., all of which I handmade for my personal spinning use.
Enjoy, and be sure to comment!
Enjoy, and be sure to comment!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Some say sheep
I made this graphic and then it was pointed out to me that it could be taken as saying "Sheep Rock My World".
Gives a whole new meaning to fiber p*rn.
Gives a whole new meaning to fiber p*rn.
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